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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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2000 Subaru Legacy transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (30%)

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Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2000 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon

165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD

183000 mi Fluid lines leaking resulting in fluid loss and gears "slipping". 
192000 mi

US $385
Torn boot and wear on driver front axle. Replace axle. 

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2000 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan

165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

136000 mi

US $150
Left front axle replaced 
106020 mi

C $100
The car would jump out of fifth gear. The problem was that the nut at the end of the main shaft came loose. Removal of the transfer case allowed access to install a new nut ($20 part). If you can change a clutch, you can do this job. 

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2000 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan

165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD

149000 mi

US $400
upper cv joint (front, possibly caused by the acidic oil of the head gasket leaks dripping down on the boot. The other joint had no problems. 
82000 mi

US $1900
Seal in auto tranny. Shop said it was common for 2000. Also replaced a bearing in front differential. 
142000 mi

US $360
CV boots were torn (replaced)  
84940 mi

C $70
Transmission fluid cooling line developed a minor leak. The leaked piping was discarded and replaced with new rubber piping. Transmission fluid was added. Got oil changed, but that was not part of any problem. 
88860 mi

C $300
Transmission fluid drain cap tightened. Previous mechanic left it loose. 

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2000 Subaru Legacy 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder manual AWD

90520 mi

$780
Diff bushes cracked and replaced. 10k service - fluids and filters. 

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2000 Subaru Legacy Transmission Problems

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