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2012 Subaru Legacy repairs by problem area

Engine (10%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (47%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (6%)

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2012 Subaru Legacy transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (67%)

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Chart based on 6 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan

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

Rough downshift into low gear. 
13000 mi Rough downshift in lower gears.l 
43400 mi transmission was kicking sliding, all the lights in the dash were on. replaced transmission. 

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2012 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan

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

190000 mi

US $800
Transmission failure lock up failure Replaced transmission with junk yard unit 
67000 mi The CVT transmission seemed to not be working properly although it was a minor issue. The cause was not determined during this service visit. Subaru must be seeing some mechanical problems with the CVT as they raised the warranty time, recently, to 100,000 miles 
122000 mi

US $350
Dealer replacement [of transmission] 

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2012 Subaru Legacy Transmission Problems

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