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2005 Subaru Legacy repairs by problem area
Engine (35%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (25%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (5%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 471 repairs.
2005 Subaru Legacy electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (57%)
Chart based on 61 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 59000 mi US $54 |
ambient air temperature sensor replaced |
| 127300 mi | Control panel for the radio and HVAC (all one unit) malfunctioned. Heater was stuck on High and radio only worked on one station (could not change). Panel replaced. |
| 86000 mi US $80 |
drivers side front door lock actuator not functioning. |
| 79000 mi US $415 |
Intermittent fault in dashboard causes "illumination level" setting to appear on odometer, even though ilumination level dial is not being adjusted. Dash temperature readout no longer accurately reflects outside temps. |
| 63000 mi US $325 |
BLOWER FAN AND HOSES REPLACED, MISC. |
2005 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 135000 mi | Screw fell in blower motor and made a lot of noise. Removed blower to remove screw. |
| 135000 mi US $150 |
A/C not working unless engine under (slight) load. Diagnosed as low r134a. Diagnosed but not fixed because mechanic doesn't have a license for that purpose. (Originally believed to be AC fan, but working normally) |
| 20000 mi | Passenger seat belt alarm - parts ordered |
| 22000 mi | Front passenger seatbelt alarm sounds with no passenger in the seat. We have to fasten the seatbelt over the empty seat to silence the alarm. Dealer says they don't know what's wrong after their repair failed after two hours of departing the dealership. |
| 113900 mi US $150 |
Air conditioner relay failed. Diagnosis involved testing AC refrigerant charge and pulling and testing the relay. Relay was non-functional and replaced. |
| 127000 mi US $80 |
Rear gate wiper motor and wiring harness replaced. |
| 157000 mi | gauge cluster and speedometer fall to 0 occasionally while driving. Repaired a poor battery terminal connection, but problem persists. |
| 114000 mi US $15 |
minor; passenger side low-beam headlight. Simple DIY replacement $14 I've had the car since 107K, so no idea how many miles on that bulb. |
| 135000 mi US $228 |
Starter was going bad (bendix going out) and was replaced with remanufactured unit. |
| 31000 mi US $30 |
Headlamps replaced. The 2005 LGT is notorious for short-lived lamps due to daytime running lights and I'm just out of warranty. |
| 103000 mi US $200 |
Power draw in the system caused by previous work. New battery. |
| 50000 mi | AC capacity was mediocre but tolerable, but evaporator coil would "freeze up" in extended use. Tech said there was no problem but in his vacuum/refill of system apparently fixed something. Increased AC capacity and no freezing up since. |
| 85100 mi US $1200 |
Reduced cooling capacity addressed during major (90k) scheduled maintenance. |
| 248000 mi US $35 |
Blower motor noisy, replaced |
| 26000 mi | Burnt out headlight- replaced both headlights at no charge. |
| 57000 mi US $150 |
Window motor for driver's door stopped working and was replaced. |
| 80000 mi US $20 |
Replaced left low beam headlight. |
| 93000 mi US $15 |
Replaced passenger low-beam headlight. |
| 104300 mi US $16 |
Replaced yet another driver side headlight. Low beam filament burned out. |
| 105200 mi US $16 |
Passenger side head light replaced due to loss of low beam. |
| 150000 mi US $20 |
Replaced another failed passenger side headlight. |
| 165540 mi C $20 |
Replace one headlight bulb |
| 29000 mi | TSB for Key Fob sensitivity. Case and buttons were replaced to prevent accidental activation. |
2005 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon
168-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 113460 mi | Diagnosed and replaced alternator. Advised to replace battery as well. Replaced battery Replaced faulty alternator!! I had to pay for the towing charges but no charge for second alternator or labour. |
| 95000 mi US $320 |
Tailgate electric lock stopped working. Had replaced. |
| 82000 mi US $90 |
heater core clogged and had no heat on passenger side after January repairs. The internet said it was a common problem for my year Subaru and dealer usually repaired, but I had to pay for them to flush out the cooling system. |
| 88000 mi US $300 |
Dealer said 50 deg. air from AC is too warm, I agreed. They replace AC fluid and added dye, said the old stuff was warn out (didn't think it could go bad). Cost me $300 and it still cools to 50 deg. Warranty runs out in 10 days. |
| 28000 mi | Air Cond Condenser leak |
| 29000 mi | Air conditioning condenser failure. |
| 59000 mi US $278 |
AC failed to cool, dealer evacuated & recharged. Can't find leak. |
| 62000 mi US $650 |
On original trip, dealer could not find leak. On latest trip, dealer found leak in condenser and replaced condenser. |
2005 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon
168-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 79000 mi US $50 |
Replace headlight bulb |
| 83460 mi C $350 |
Left rear door lock actuator and cable seized and replaced. Door would not open. |
| 117180 mi C $400 |
Wiring in the RH boot to tailgate broke off from flexing. Difficult to repair - mostly labour. |
2005 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 149000 mi | Alternator came loose and caused very loud vibration that sounded like major issue. |
| 139500 mi US $75 |
Heater blend motor stopped working, it stayed stuck on defrost, and you couldn't switch to vent or feet. |
| 50000 mi US $350 |
Auto-Climate control (which is integrated into radio unit) was replaced due to loss of all HVAC functionality |
| 55000 mi US $200 |
Air conditioner/defroster was cycling cold for only 5 seconds. Recharged freon and performed a leak test. (Leak test was the majority of the cost). No leak found, probably needed recharge based on age. |
| 71000 mi US $350 |
The AC drain tube clogged causing water damage to the heater blower motor. Drain tube was cleared and blower motor replaced. |
2005 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 29000 mi | 6-CD changer would get stuck on one track and constantly repeat or just act like it's playing with no sound. Problem was worse with brand new CD's often locking up by the 3rd track. It would happen often on hot days, but I live in GA so every day is hot. |
| 34000 mi | Front drivers side headlight burned out for the 2nd time in 18 months. Replaced by dealer under warranty. |
| 47000 mi US $100 |
Display on radio-HVAC unit went out, though unit still functioned. Replacement was ordered. Replacement installed approx 1 week later. Paid $100 deductible on extended warranty |
| 109651 mi US $2935 |
Trunk and interior dome light replaced due to failure |
| 59400 mi US $182 |
A/C recharge. Checked for leaks, none found |
| 71000 mi US $610 |
Original battery needed to be replaced. |
| 73000 mi US $63 |
One low beam out, replaced both. |
| 140800 mi US $400 |
A/C compressor seized. Replaced compressor and condensor/dryer assembly. |
| 155300 mi | starter motor stopped working |
| 106000 mi US $1100 |
replaced AC compressor and expansion valve |
2005 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 16120 mi | The alarm sound and overhead indicator for the passenger seat belt not used, is actve whether there is a person sitting at the seat or not. The dealer says Subaru is working on the problem |
| 17980 mi | Replaced headlight and no charge do to delay in fixing problem number one. |
| 22320 mi | The four way flashers did not work. Dealer discovered the problem and fixed no charge. |
| 24180 mi | Driver side headlight keeps failing usually in less than a month. Dealer fixed and put in long life bulbs. |
2005 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 51960 mi $270 |
Rear doors power locks not working. Actuators replaced |
| 57000 mi US $22 |
Driver side headlight bulb. Driver side headlight bulb OEM |
| 70060 mi C $10 |
Right low-beam light burned out. Replaced myself. |
| 106800 mi US $7 |
Replaced the drivers side head light. I just noticed that this is a reportable item. I have replaced headlights several times. Every few years. Did not have to remove the battery, so this was easy. |
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