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2003 Subaru Legacy repairs by problem area
Engine (33%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (18%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (14%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)
Other (0%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
Chart based on 93 repairs.
2003 Subaru Legacy body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (56%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 154000 mi US $110 |
Found rust hole inside left rear fender, cut out rust, did my own amateur-night welded patch panel and poor respray. |
| 156000 mi | fixed some rust fixed a water leak |
| 185000 mi | Bottom of left front fender rusted through. Made my own patch panel. Left rear wheel arch and rocker panel also needed patches. |
| 198000 mi US $100 |
Repaired rust in both rear quarter panels poorly with welded sheet metal, Bondo, and spray paint. |
| 96720 mi C $1325 |
water infiltration in rear hatch door, |
| 111600 mi | a paint job and fixing rust spots. |
2003 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 82000 mi US $110 |
Headlights where oxidized and foggy reducing clarity. Replaced both headlight assemblies. |
2003 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 95000 mi US $300 |
drain for sunroof reattached |
2003 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 49600 mi | Sunroof and power lock system died. Subaru at first did not want to pay for the repairs. After I threatened a law suit, the dealership put in a new sunroof motor and seals along with replacing the power door modulator. Their cost >$3400. |
| 114000 mi US $160 |
Strut tower collapsed due to rust. |
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