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2006 Subaru Legacy repairs by problem area
Engine (36%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (29%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (11%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (4%)
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 211 repairs.
2006 Subaru Legacy transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (41%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (18%)
Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 94240 mi C $1100 |
Shifter linkage for automatic transmission became bent to the point the car would no longer shift into drive. Entire shifter linkage required replacement. Brakes pads and rotors were also replaced at the same time. |
| 139000 mi US $776 |
Drive shaft required replacement account center joint was worn out (where front half and rear half come together), |
| 69000 mi US $661 |
Replaced right front CV axle due to torn boot. Replaced left front CV axle due to leaking boot. |
2006 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon
175-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 128000 mi US $865 |
Throwout bearing making squealing noises on car startup during cold weather. Replaced clutch. |
2006 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon
175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 62200 mi US $250 |
two boots torn, axles replaced in repair |
2006 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 55000 mi US $800 |
Took car in for tuneup/oil change. Dealer called to say that the CV boots were torn. Replaced axles. |
2006 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 75000 mi US $1600 |
Clutch replacement. Something has been wrong with the clutch on this car all along. Oveheats easily and causes odor. Cheap clutch I think. |
| 4650 mi | Squeaky clutch pedal could not be fixed by dealership. |
| 144400 mi US $100 |
Internal CV boot failed, needed to be replaced |
| 147000 mi | Gear grinding noise when turning and cold. Mechanics could replicate it but did not know what it was. |
| 148000 mi US $250 |
Both drive shafts were making noise Shaft seal was leaking |
| 119000 mi US $792 |
Throw out bearing failed requiring complete clutch jog. |
| 48500 mi US $900 |
Clutch, flywheel, and throw out bearing were replaced. Throw out bearing had exploded. |
| 52000 mi US $900 |
New Clutch |
| 56000 mi | New clutch throw-out bearing was bad or improperly seated during installation. Required removal, replacement, reassembly. Shop paid all costs. |
| 98300 mi US $100 |
CV AXLE BOOT CLAMP |
2006 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 107000 mi US $3500 |
Replace cv joints |
| 89280 mi C $500 |
A small leak in the hose from the transmission to the transmission cooler was discovered. The hose was cut and a new clamp was attached. Total cost: $35. |
| 149000 mi US $250 |
Cracked CVS boot, replaced with new axle assembly |
| 162000 mi US $320 |
Cracked passenger side CV boot, replaced axle assembly |
| 94000 mi US $500 |
Replaced front axle |
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