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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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Chart based on 93 repairs.
2003 Subaru Legacy suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (27%)
$100 - $499 (36%)
< $100 (27%)
Chart based on 11 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
| 174000 mi US $220 |
Passenger side ball joint replaced |
| 146320 mi C $140 |
Front passenger wheel bearing was noisy when turning. |
| 96720 mi C $1325 |
front wheel bearing |
| 156000 mi | 157k miles of hard use resulted in worn suspension bushings. Replaced all bushings on car, a ball joint and spindle, replaced springs with heavy duty aftermarket units(King Springs) that raise car about 2". |
| 209500 mi US $500 |
RF wheel bearing noisy, steering felt a little sloppy |
| 198000 mi US $100 |
Left rear wheel bearing (original 198k mile unit) noisy. Replaced, but let rear axle fused to splines and also needed replacement. |
| 209700 mi US $222 |
Left rear strut sheared off at mount. Replaced rear struts. |
| 220000 mi | Suspension problems. Body shell is rotted. |
2003 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 44640 mi C $700 |
Power steering pump failed! |
2003 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 121000 mi US $50 |
Had to replace power steering hoses due to air getting into the system and thus creating problems when extensive steering was required. |
2003 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 123000 mi US $500 |
Front Stabilizer links replaced along with ball joints. Severe knocking on bumps and it turns was fixed by this. |
| 124000 mi | Replaced rear wheel bearings. Approximately $150 in parts, labor was performed by myself. Shop hours would be around 3-4. |
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