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2000 Subaru Legacy repairs by problem area
Engine (42%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (19%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (2%)
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Chart based on 53 repairs.
2000 Subaru Legacy engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (35%)
Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2000 Subaru Legacy
Engine not specified
| 114080 mi C $750 |
Muffler gone right at manifold |
| 123000 mi US $542 |
Valve cover gasket set replaced. |
2000 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 120260 mi US $1400 |
Head gasket showed signs of failure in 12/2016, known issue with Subaru. Had head gaskets replaced, machine shop planed the heads and ground the valve seats. Valves were also adjusted. |
| 175000 mi US $205 |
Check engine light on. Codes P0420, P0301, P0302. Runs rough/misfires/no power. Runs fine when fully warmed up. Oxygen sensors, plugs and plug wires okay. Replaced ignition coil. Problem fixed. |
| 186000 mi US $300 |
Timing belt pulley failed on engine startup (had over 100,000 miles on it). Replaced timing belt, pulleys, water pump, and thermostat. |
2000 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 151000 mi | oxygen sensor previously replaced not secured, fell on axle & wore through wire. |
| 170000 mi US $1100 |
timing belt, serpentine belt (maybe more belts?), water pump, radiator hoses. All original on vehicle. |
| 173000 mi US $200 |
fastener holding exhaust or heat shield failed, causing the two parts to touch and cause excessive noise. |
| 183000 mi | hole in muffler |
| 189500 mi US $150 |
Replaced knock sensor Replaced O2 sensor #2 |
| 193000 mi US $50 |
Bad shaking on engine. CEL showed knock. Replaced wires and plugs. |
| 187200 mi US $150 |
Leaking fuel line under hood. Cracked rubber. |
2000 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 127000 mi US $200 |
Faulty fuel injector |
| 193000 mi US $600 |
Main problem: Replace head gaskets. Also needed to replace the timing belt and some of the tensioner pulleys. |
| 196000 mi US $150 |
Replace exhaust system from the cat back. Replaced a fuel line that was old and cracked. |
2000 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 149000 mi US $3100 |
head gaskets water pump, a few chain guides, timing belt |
| 152000 mi US $35 |
oxygen sensor; minor repair, but difficult access |
| 70500 mi US $2100 |
replaced faulty head gaskets. machined heads to level. replace radiator. |
| 112000 mi US $16 |
Radiator hose from the radiator to the engine, top hose. Since 8-2014 I had to replace the timing belt, valve cover gaskets, cam gasket, ball joints, water pump, & some other preventive maintance. |
2000 Subaru Legacy 4-door
4-cylinder manual AWD
| 142000 mi | Head gasket leak |
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