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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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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Other
Chart based on 53 repairs.
2000 Subaru Legacy transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (50%)
< $100 (30%)
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. |
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. |
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. |
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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