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2010 Subaru Legacy repairs by problem area

Engine (26%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (14%)

Other (7%)

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2010 Subaru Legacy transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (31%)

$500 - $999 (23%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (8%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Subaru Legacy

Engine not specified

4000 mi

US $288
Car continued to stall on highway and at lights after repeated complaints and loss of MPH, dealer stated Cont Variable Trans was no good and had to be replaced. Car still idles rough at stop with RPM going below 500 they cant fix this part. 

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2010 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD

132000 mi

US $400
Front, driver's side axle/CV joint needed replacing as the boot had torn, meaning impending doom for the joint. 
42000 mi

US $500
throwout bearing replaced. "dirty" as a result of normal clutch wear- no abnormal clutch wear and no other component replaced. 50 percent paid as goodwill by subaru of america. 
92070 mi

C $2000
Clutch, fork, pressure plate, throw-out bearing, slave cylinder hose were all replaced. 

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2010 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan

256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

155000 mi

US $300
Hard shifts and erratic shifting. Brought in to transmission shop for service. They said it looked bad, lot of debris and worn. Fluid flushed and added conditioner. May need new transmission. Will recheck in 10k miles. 
166000 mi

US $300
Brought back to shop for transmission recheck. Still has intermittent shifting issue but not as frequent. Fluid flushed and treatment added. Will keep driving until catastrophic failure. 

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2010 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan

170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD

142000 mi

US $500
Car stalls at stops. Replaced transmission fluid. 
102000 mi

US $1800
Stalled under braking/rapid RPM decrease. Torque Converter not unlocking when coming to a stop, replaced per TSB. 
129000 mi

US $1760
Lockup solenoid failed. Replaced entire valve body. Changed transmission fluid. 
150000 mi

US $150
Changed Transmission fluid. Did not fix problem. Whining transmission during heavy acceleration. 
18000 mi Car still has lag between shifts from Reverse to Drive. told not a problem. 

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2010 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan

170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD

100000 mi

US $1200
Clutch blew. 

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2010 Subaru Legacy Transmission Problems

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