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2004 Subaru Legacy repairs by problem area
Engine (35%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 54 repairs.
2004 Subaru Legacy repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (43%)
Chart based on 44 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| Subaru Legacy in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2012 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Sep 2012163000 mi | A window would not roll up. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in California, United States Feb 2013 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Jan 2014US $20 | Torn power steering boot | ||
| Feb 2015132000 miUS $2900 | Timing belt, clutch, and head gasket | ||
| Jul 2017171000 miUS $200 | Regapped clutch | ||
| Jul 2018180000 miUS $250 | P0420 cel light. Changed primary and secondary o2 sensors. Cleaned injectors, maf,throttle body and egr. Cel light still on. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Vermont, United States Jan 2008 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Jul 200845000 mi | Front driver's side speaker stopped working, continues not to work to this day. Removed speaker, tests fine, so the fault is in the wiring somewhere. | ||
| Jan 200948000 miUS $10 | Tailgate latch doesn't work well. Requires multiple lockings and unlocking of central locks to get it to release. Liberal application of white lithium grease helps somewhat. | ||
| Aug 200955000 mi | Poor power window operation. Removed door panel, found five loose bolts in regulator. No lock nuts applied at factory, huge pain in the ass, and the other window is rattling now, too. | ||
| Dec 200959000 mi | Just got my car back after 30 (THIRTY) days in the shop for intermittent stalling. Unable to solve the problem, covered under warranty. Dealership installed black box data recorder, cold comfort next time it dies in traffic. | ||
| Mar 201172000 miUS $60 | Replaced rear stabilizer bar links on both sides due to failure of existing left side unit. Replacement units an improved design. | ||
| Jun 201160000 miUS $10 | Bad leaks into rear cargo area from roof anchor openings in headliner. Unable to find source of leaks. Front moonroof failed. Unable to repair. | ||
| Aug 201174000 miUS $1500 | Leaking head gaskets, front main seal. Torn CV boot and ruined axle. | ||
| Apr 201281000 miUS $644 | Heat shield ears cracked, heat shield cut off entirely | ||
| Apr 201394000 miUS $45 | Multiple exhaust holes. | ||
| Oct 2014119200 miUS $1400 | Both front CV joints Full exhaust replacement Battery failed while in the shop | ||
2004 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Subaru Legacy in Ireland Sep 2011 - May 2013 | |||
| Oct 2011104160 mi | engine light on and cruise not working...garage suspects catalytic converter. sensor seized in place so failed to extract old sensor so no repair completed. | ||
| Jan 2013111220 mi€500 | Finally replaced front O2 sensor at main dealer. Expensive at 400 but CAT seems ok and all lights now off and cruise control and stability system now working as they should. | ||
2004 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Subaru Legacy in Maryland, United States Jul 2010 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Oct 201094500 miUS $6 | Tail light replacement. Took about 20 minutes by the time panels were popped off and dropped hardware fished out of the compartment. Bulbs are a frequent maintenance item on this car, the tail light is the only hard one I've found. | ||
| Dec 201097000 miUS $23 | Check engine light came on. Went to auto parts store for free OBD II reading. Found to be evaporative emissions problem. Replaced fuel cap, was not the cause of light. | ||
| Jan 201198000 mi | Rechecked tightness of fuel cap and cleaned filler neck surface. Light went out shortly after. | ||
| Jun 2011105000 miUS $586 | Air conditioning service, recharged to appropriate level, installed dye to check for refrigerant leak ($147). | ||
| Oct 2011109000 miUS $266 | Check engine light on with engine missing on uphill climbs causing check engine light to flash. Replaced spark plugs and wires and problem has not returned. | ||
| Nov 2011109800 miUS $22 | Replaced all four light bulbs in instrument cluster, gas gauge and left side of speedometer were dark. Disassembly of dash and center console required. Tailgate locked and would not open with key or handle. Removed interior trim, tripped lock with pry bar. Cleaned and lubed with Teflon spray, removed debris that may have been caught in latch. | ||
| Feb 2012113000 miUS $115 | Steering wandering to the left and more difficult to steer right than left. Four wheel alignment performed and power steering belt retensioned (not included in price below). | ||
| May 2012116200 miUS $1420 | Replaced cat-back exhaust, due to collapse of interior of muffler and corrosion of pipe in front. Leaking coolant from water pump, had been adding coolant for some time. Failure of already replaced part. Replaced engine seals because of oil leak. | ||
| Jun 2012117000 miUS $45 | Changed rear differential fluid in attempt to diagnose drive train noise. | ||
| Jul 2012117000 miUS $45 | Car has had steering problem for some time, diagnosed as needing steering rack. Plan to dispose of vehicle. | ||
2004 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon
| Subaru Legacy in Belgium Jul 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201196720 mi€200 | Rubbers for front suspension were cracked, and had to be replaced. | ||
| Sep 2011109740 mi€600 | NOISE FROM GEARBOX. A small part in it was damaged. Dealer says Subaru knows 1/1000 of those parts get broken... | ||
| Nov 2011115320 mi | Motor for lock of passenger door sometimes not working. | ||
| Feb 2012119040 mi€1200 | Fly wheel got broken and had to be replaced. | ||
| Sep 2016173600 mi€100 | Light of the aribag sometimes went on | ||
| Mar 2017176700 mi€900 | Noise comming from transmission. Some bearings had to be replaced. Main cost was man-hours | ||
| Jul 2017182280 mi€1800 | Sudden power losses appeared. Often it helped to restart the car - but of course not acceptable. Garage first replaced Lambda sonde, but this did not solve the issue. In the end, a throttle valve (or somethin like that) was replaced. NOTE: in the end the garage searched for free, checking and cleaning all electric contacts which did solve the problem!! Oooofffff, cause I really like this car UPDATE 1/10/2017: The number of power losses reduced, but the problem is not solved yet!! | ||
2004 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Subaru Legacy in Great Britain Aug 2013 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Sep 201550000 mi£100 | Uk failed MOT, needed replacement bushes Uk failed MOT due to exhaust leak | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Minnesota, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 2012109900 miUS $3200 | Head gasket blown. Replaced head gasket, drive belt, water pump, head bolts, thermostat, spark plugs, spark plug wires | ||
| Dec 2013122000 miUS $270 | Inside boot (passenger side) torn, drive shaft and boot replaced | ||
| May 2014123600 miUS $139 | Car needed a recharge (hadn't had one in a long time) | ||
| Jun 2015128000 miUS $400 | No coolant in system - needed recharge Battery cables replaced | ||
| Aug 2015128900 miUS $495 | turn signal replacement | ||
| Dec 2016135000 miUS $2200 | Right wheel bearing replaced - worn out. Mechanic also replaced right drive shaft. | ||
| Jun 2018143000 miUS $170 | Recharged AC. Fluid gone. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2011 - May 2014 | |||
| Mar 2014107000 mi | Blown head gasket diagnosed | ||
| May 2014107000 mi | Blown head gasket | ||
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