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2007 Subaru Legacy repairs by problem area

Engine (32%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (25%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (6%)

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2007 Subaru Legacy transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (55%)

< $100 (36%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Subaru Legacy

Engine not specified

64000 mi

US $120
vehicle makes 2-4 second mild rumbling sound/loss of power every 5-8 minutes of drive time. transmission filter and oil replaced, no metal bits found. issue still exists. plugs and plug wires replaced last month in attempt to fix same issue 

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2007 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

53320 mi

C $50
The linkage between the shifter arm and the tranny is quite exposed and it slowly began to seize up with dirt and corrosion. A lot of WD40, compressed air, and elbow grease freed it up so that grease could be liberally sprayed at the joints. 
97 mi

C $200
1 boot was changed. Shop did a very careful job. 
75020 mi

$450
Left CV joint worn out and was repaired. 

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2007 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon

175-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

134540 mi

C $500
Shift linkage broke. Bearing seized and joint broke. While waiting for repair I decided to trade my vehicle for newer forester. Higher clearance makes, boat launch easier. 

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2007 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon

175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD

114963 mi

US $289
Front inner CV boot was split. Replaced the whole axle assembly. Front inner CV boot was split. Replaced the whole axle assembly. 
138300 mi

US $265
A boot on front passenger axle had ripped. Axle was replaced. A boot on front passenger axle had ripped. Axle was replaced. 

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2007 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

50700 mi

US $317
Replaced right front CV boot 

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2007 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD

18000 mi Intermittent rubbing noise (increases/decreases based on speed), sometimes accompanied by "burning"/friction smell. 

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2007 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan

163-horsepower 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD

27700 mi Full 3 part clutch and Flywheel replacement. Known issue with the Dual Mass Flywheels, which after a period of time or miles,(possibly about 55-60K) usually start "squeaking." Noticeable on take-up when the clutch is released. 

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2007 Subaru Legacy Transmission Problems

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