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1999 Subaru Legacy repairs by problem area
Chart based on 19 repairs.
Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1999 Subaru Legacy
Engine not specified
| Subaru in Connecticut, United States Oct 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Dec 2011 71000 mi US $2400 |
Needed the head gasket, water pump, and timing belt replaced. Starter and battery needed to be replaced due to a short in the starter. | ||
| Subaru in Maryland, United States May 2013 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Sep 2013 279000 mi US $80 |
took out front wheel knuckle and had local shop press in new wheel bearing I bought. $40 parts, $40 for shop press labor. | ||
| Subaru in Wisconsin, United States May 2014 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Jun 2014 139000 mi |
3rd attempt to replace the transmission control module. Earlier replacements didn't fix the problem (3rd gear when should be in 1st). This one didn't work either. | ||
| Subaru in Akita, Japan Sep 2012 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Apr 2015 68200 mi |
Ring damage causing lube oil consumption and over-standard emission. Problem temporarily stopped by using an oil additive. | ||
| Subaru in Oregon, United States May 2015 - May 2015 | |||
| May 2015 | Erratic idle and would shut off occasionally when coming to a stop. | ||
1999 Subaru Legacy 4-door
4-cylinder manual 4WD
| Subaru in Belgium Sep 2009 - Jun 2010 | |||
| Oct 2009 239320 mi €401 |
Right back hub unit making noise, replaced. | ||
| Dec 2009 243040 mi €750 |
Had to replace the housing of the front lights - technical control in Belgium (yearly event) refused them. Had become a little dirty inside (and lens had tiny scars), which lead to light which was too diffuse (cannot be opened, had to be replaced). | ||
1999 Subaru Legacy 4-door
4-cylinder automatic AWD
| Subaru in California, United States Jun 2011 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Jul 2012 187000 mi US $2385 |
Corrosion in radiator caused leak and it need to be replaced. Because of radiator leak the car over heated and cause the head gasket to need to be replaced. | ||
| Subaru in New York, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Feb 2010 148000 mi US $93 |
Starter was dead | ||
| Jul 2010 153700 mi US $1000 |
Head gaskets blew. Replaced head gaskets and had cylinder heads re-milled at machine shop. Replaced numerous other seals, belts, pulleys just for maintenance. | ||
| Mar 2011 165000 mi US $60 |
Crack in exhaust pipe, welded in home. | ||
| Dec 2011 178000 mi US $40 |
Exhaust leak. Welded new section of pipe in and clamped. | ||
| Apr 2012 182000 mi US $250 |
Replaced intermediate pipe that was previously broken. | ||
| Sep 2012 191000 mi US $80 |
Replaced faulty knock sensor | ||
| Mar 2013 202000 mi US $400 |
Rear brake lines rotted causing leak. Replaced. | ||
| Apr 2013 202500 mi US $220 |
Driver side front caliper was hanging up. Replaced both front calipers. | ||
| Subaru in Arizona, United States Oct 2010 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jan 2012 153000 mi US $1400 |
Head gasket | ||
| Subaru in Minnesota, United States Jan 2011 - Feb 2011 | |||
| Feb 2011 152000 mi US $365 |
Grinding from front of car and pulling to the left at high speeds. Axle boot was cracked so debris was getting into axle. Boot replaced. But found front right hub also bent. Decided just to repair the hub. | ||
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