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2007 Subaru Legacy repairs by problem area
Chart based on 117 repairs.
Chart based on 91 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Subaru Legacy
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| Subaru Legacy in New Jersey, United States Oct 2013 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Nov 2013 64000 mi US $120 |
vehicle makes 2-4 second mild rumbling sound/loss of power every 5-8 minutes of drive time. transmission filter and oil replaced, no metal bits found. issue still exists. plugs and plug wires replaced last month in attempt to fix same issue | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2015 - Oct 2016 | |||
| May 2016 87600 mi |
Had the head gasket replace. | ||
2007 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Subaru Legacy in Manitoba, Canada Feb 2011 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Mar 2011 25626 mi C $264 |
Computers and sensors - engine, transmission, and drivetrain, repair | ||
| Jun 2011 28576 mi C $21 |
sunroof gasket fell off and I re-glued with 3M weather strip glue (good stuff). Lots of glue left over for next job. All the drains at the base of the windshield ( under the cowl ) and at the bottom of the front fenders were plugged with pine needles and mud. Had to take it all apart, removed cowl and fender liner, in order to wash it all out. Took a day. All the drains at the base of the windshield ( under the cowl ) and at the bottom of the front fenders were plugged with pine needles and mud. Had to take it all apart, removed cowl and fender liner, in order to wash it all out. Took a day. sunroof gasket fell off and I re-glued with 3M weather strip glue ( good stuff). Lots of glue left over for next job. | ||
| Apr 2013 48140 mi C $240 |
Rear oxy sensor kaput. 2nd time in 2 years, 35,000kms. Each lasted 40,000kms. First one took 4 yrs and second 2 years. These things are problematic. The turbo has a history of repeated failures. It may be related to cold winters. 200 km later Rear oxy sensor again. These things can be reset with a good code reader and it takes 5 minutes or less. This time light back on in 2 km. Humidity seems to be a problem. Replaced sensor. | ||
| Feb 2014 53320 mi C $50 |
The linkage between the shifter arm and the tranny is quite exposed and it slowly began to seize up with dirt and corrosion. A lot of WD40, compressed air, and elbow grease freed it up so that grease could be liberally sprayed at the joints. | ||
| Dec 2015 70680 mi C $483 |
Front Left wheel bearing replaced | ||
| Mar 2016 73160 mi C $350 |
left rear wheel bearing difficult to change due to corrosion. Other side front and rear noisy: will need to be changed in near future. Rear brake failure due to corrosion of brake line near right rear wheel. The recall to stop corrosion had been done. This point of corrosion is well know. The plastic envelope over the pipe is absent at the attachment clamp. | ||
| May 2016 74260 mi C $350 |
3rd wheel bearing in 6 months. Used a jobber bearing ( National ) rather than Subaru to save over 100$. | ||
| Aug 2016 76880 mi |
Timing belt. Also crankshaft front oil seal due to slight not previously visible leak. No oil needed between changes. | ||
| Sep 2016 76880 mi C $170 |
Replaced centre gasket in exhaust system | ||
| Feb 2018 88040 mi C $700 |
Replaced front calipers due to wear of the rubber bellows. Pads wore to the point that the rotor wore through the bellows. No indication of wear was heard, Aren't the pads/shims etc supposed to screech just before it is too late? There is a finger as part of the pad installation. Isn't it supposed to scratch the rotor as a wear out warning ? | ||
| Mar 2018 89280 mi C $700 |
Failure of rubber bushing in the rear suspension. | ||
| Feb 2019 97 mi C $200 |
1 boot was changed. Shop did a very careful job. Link bushing was shot therefore the links were replaced | ||
| Apr 2019 98270 mi C $600 |
The subi dealer found the secondary air injection valve on the driver's side siezed closed and quoted $1,100 to replace it. No guarantee would be offered other than this will happen again and it can be expected to happen on the other side too. It will cost an extra $300 for the other side because the intake manifold will have to be removed for access. I was told it was due to corrossion caused by bad design. I found a shop in Montreal that would remove the entire system including the two vaves and the pump for $600 and the guarantee that the problem would not repeat and that the car would pass emission testing because that is done on a warm engine. The system functions for less than a minute as part of the cold start-up sequence. | ||
| Jul 2019 102 mi C $50 |
After the new downpipe and tune mod, upon a cold start the engine rpm was way over 1500 and a growling noise occured. It was intermittant and could not be reproduced at will. Neither the dealer or the tuner could find anything. The noise and high rpm lasted less than 30 secs and then everything went back to normal. After many months of scratching my head I was able to associate the noise to the functionning of the tumble valve, a sort of choke only used at cold start-up. After a disconnect of the batery it took a few days to reappear. Something was being registered in the ECM while running that was erased by disconnecting the battery. I was able to control what was being registed by pulling the fuse to the ECM and resetting the ECM memory back to its base mode. The engine has two modes: the base mode as set by the factory and a running mode that is constantly adjusting the map to what is actually happening. I believe that the growling noise was caused by too high an air flow through the tumble valve causing it to vibrate. That could have led to a failure and injestion of pieces of the valve or blocking of air flow. It seems to be under control now and I have installed a switch in the power to the ECM so I can reset it whenever I wish. | ||
| Sep 2019 99 mi C $200 |
I replaced a number of heat shields on the exhaust system. | ||
| Oct 2019 100 mi C $270 |
The ventilation fan was replaced as the lower bearing was shot. It was rusty due to a bad design which did not have a drain hole where the lower bearing sits. I drilled a small hole in the housing of the new one to prevent a replay of this stupid failure. | ||
| Aug 2020 109 mi C $1100 |
Replaced the wheel brg for the second time. Replaced the lower front left A arm and sway bar links. Carried out the passenger side air bag replacement for the second time. I supplied the brg, a good jobber unit not in a Subi box. | ||
| Sep 2020 102 mi C $350 |
After several years of annual brake maintence in order to avoid siezed pistons and pins I experienced a dragging brake on the front right whilst on a trip away from home. Did not like that. Upon inspection I found a seized piston there and on further inspection both the rear calipers were found to have seized slider pins. I replace all three calipers myself. | ||
| Jul 2022 119040 mi C $2175 |
Replaced the gas tank, filler pipe, and tank straps. Dealer wanted to scrap the car or $5000 for the work, Mr Muffler wanted $3500. Bought new stands to get the car high enough to comfortably work under it in my driveway. Researched youtube Google, and Subi for how to go about it. Subi requires disassembly of most of the rear suspension/sub frame and use of a transmission jack which I do not have. Youtube has a guy who "works smarter not harder". His method leaves all the rear stuff, frame suspension in the car while he swings it down on the trailing arms. I came up with my smarter way as I did not want to stress the old trailing arm bushings. The 4 major bolts holding the sub frame in place were temporarily replaced by 4 threaded rods with one nut each. After detaching the trailing arm brackets, three bolts each, and the lower shock bolts, one bolt each, the sub frame came straight down on the threaded rods as the nuts descended the rods. It worked very well and I had loads of space. The tank was removed and replaced using my floor jack. The rear backing plates were falling apart and the drum brake were extremely rusted. To change the backing plate required removing and replacing the wheel bearings. It was an expensive job and removing bearings can be very difficult. Many rusted nuts and bolts can be encountered. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Singapore Feb 2014 - Oct 2017 | |||
| May 2014 60360 mi |
Sensors dirty causing various indicators to flash on the headboard. | ||
| Jan 2015 $1290 |
Front shock absorbers worn out making metallic sound whenever the car goes over uneven surfaces or a hump. Engine mounting worn causing oil to leak and might also contribute to some rotary sound while csr is idling. | ||
| Mar 2015 75020 mi $450 |
Left CV joint worn out and was repaired. Gear box mounting worn out causing noise when turning the steering wheel. Replaced mounting and noise disappear. | ||
| Dec 2015 84320 mi $150 |
Power transmission belt broken. Replaced new one. | ||
| Apr 2016 87500 mi $350 |
Radiator leaked due to crack on the rubber parts. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Oregon, United States Jun 2017 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jan 2022 160000 mi US $560 |
Worn lower control arm bushings. Replaced lower control arms with new since it was the same price as replacing bushings. | ||
2007 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon
175-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| Subaru Legacy in Manitoba, Canada Sep 2011 - May 2015 | |||
| Feb 2012 74500 mi C $30 |
Hood latch became loose and a small part disappeared. replaced entire latch mechanism. | ||
| Oct 2012 88840 mi C $60 |
Replace hood release mechanism. | ||
| Aug 2013 105400 mi C $160 |
Run gps and phone charger...battery had to be replaced. | ||
| Jun 2014 122760 mi C $450 |
Worn sensors. | ||
| Sep 2014 127720 mi C $200 |
Catalytic converter throws codes. Quote $2300 so delayed repair. Fixed myself by changing gas. Cost: $0. | ||
| May 2015 134540 mi C $500 |
Shift linkage broke. Bearing seized and joint broke. While waiting for repair I decided to trade my vehicle for newer forester. Higher clearance makes, boat launch easier. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in New Zealand Nov 2008 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Jan 2012 22940 mi |
Replaced low beam and interior light bulb. | ||
| Jul 2013 27280 mi $16800 |
Battery was run flat, and when recharged was deemed old and to be replaced. | ||
| Feb 2014 28600 mi $23 |
Headlight bulb failed and needed to be replaced | ||
| Jul 2014 31000 mi |
cruise control not working - spiral cable suspected. No repair undertaken. Attachment for screen below back window broken. | ||
| May 2015 35540 mi $44 |
headlight bulb replaced. | ||
2007 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon
175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Subaru Legacy in Nova Scotia, Canada Feb 2011 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 2011 44640 mi C $250 |
Rough trans shifts>>.they changed the fluid and re=programmed tranny. OK so far. Defective steering rack...leaking fluid. Head gasket needed replacement | ||
| Subaru Legacy in North Carolina, United States Apr 2012 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Apr 2013 114963 mi US $498 |
Front inner CV boot was split. Replaced the whole axle assembly. Both front lower control arm bushings were split. These were replaced. Both front lower control arm bushings were split. These were replaced. Front inner CV boot was split. Replaced the whole axle assembly. | ||
| Feb 2014 132900 mi US $50 |
Gas pump cuts out when filling tank unless pump limited to a slow flow. After a bit of diagnostics, they concluded that the valve that is on top of the gas tank (and part it) is causing the problems and has to be replaced (about $1000). Gaskets claimed by mechanic to be leaking. Estimated cost to repair is about $1600. | ||
| May 2014 138300 mi US $265 |
A boot on front passenger axle had ripped. Axle was replaced. A boot on front passenger axle had ripped. Axle was replaced. | ||
| Dec 2015 165000 mi |
AC not working. Gauge showing overcharged. Did not investigate further. Leaking head gaskets never fixed. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Alberta, Canada Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 2010 41540 mi C $225 |
Broken left rear sway bar (stabilizer link bar) | ||
2007 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
| Subaru Legacy in Virginia, United States Dec 2006 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Mar 2011 43000 mi US $100 |
Backing plate bent. Dealer removed and straightened plate. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Alberta, Canada Mar 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
| May 2014 38300 mi C $250 |
AC pulley replaced to correct squealing noise. | ||
| Feb 2015 41940 mi C $180 |
Replaced passenger front window seal as original part would no longer seat properly. | ||
2007 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| Subaru Legacy in California, United States Nov 2006 - Nov 2008 | |||
| Dec 2006 10000 mi US $56 |
TPMS warning light with correct pressure. Resolved... | ||
| Mar 2007 17800 mi |
Squeaking rubbing sound from the front of the vehicle related to speed. They could not duplicate, though I hear it everyday. Dome light went out, dealer replaced under warranty. | ||
| Apr 2007 22000 mi |
Excessive brake shudder, dealer says rotors are warped and new rotors have been ordered. Front right wheel squeak isolated to a poorly lubed wheel bearing. New bearing has been ordered. Both repairs will be under warranty. | ||
| Oct 2007 32000 mi |
Acceleration hesitation starting around 2700 rpm. | ||
| Apr 2008 43000 mi |
Wheel bearing out and brake shuddering under load. | ||
| May 2008 47000 mi |
Squealing noise, front/left wheel. | ||
| Aug 2008 51000 mi US $225 |
Ruptured the oil feed line to the turbo. Which resulted in additional problems. | ||
| Sep 2008 51000 mi US $13 |
Tether line for fuel cap broke, replaced part, out of pocket $13 | ||
2007 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| Subaru Legacy in California, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Nov 2011 50933 mi US $317 |
Replaced right front CV boot Replace right front axle boot and oil change. | ||
| May 2014 74900 mi US $1000 |
Change clutch | ||
| Mar 2015 90000 mi US $600 |
cam sensors | ||
| May 2015 90000 mi US $300 |
Cam shaft broke Radiator installed backwards when mechanic replaced engine head for broken camshaft | ||
| Jun 2015 90000 mi US $500 |
Starter needed to be replaced and neutral safety switch | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2012 - Oct 2019 | |||
| Jul 2014 64200 mi US $110 |
Left rear wheel bearing began making slight growl at 65+ mph. I could also feel a slight sideways shimmy over bumps coming from the rear. Both issues remedied with a new hub bearing, comes as one assembly. These were only beginning signs. | ||
| Apr 2016 89700 mi US $250 |
Passenger rear wheel bearing hummed and needed replacement | ||
| Jun 2017 105000 mi US $900 |
Front left ball joint, both rear trailing arm bushings, alignment | ||
| May 2018 114000 mi US $400 |
Front lower control arm bushings + front swaybar endlinks replaced with alignment. Diagnosed leaking front CV joints. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Ontario, Canada Feb 2010 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Mar 2014 43400 mi C $2500 |
creaking sounds due to bushings Fuel gasket leak fender guard molding replaced Rust appearing at bottom of driver door on the inside | ||
| Dec 2016 57660 mi C $300 |
trunk lock does not engage properly. This issue happened twice | ||
2007 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Subaru Legacy in Minnesota, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Dec 2014 126000 mi US $350 |
Oil pan gasket leaking. Brought in to mechanic, replaced gasket with sealant. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2008 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Jan 2009 30000 mi |
Headlight bulb replaced. | ||
| Jun 2011 50000 mi |
WVU-31 Engine Control Module failed, Reprogram ECM per recall (separate), Main vehicle fuse replaced. | ||
| Dec 2011 58000 mi US $35 |
Driver side headlight bulb was replaced Check Engine (steady) and Cruise Control (flashing) lights were lit. Annoying to look at every time I drove. The dealer's OBD determined this was a CA/NE USA emissions error. Oxygen Sensor/Air Fuel Ratio Sensor replaced. | ||
| Apr 2012 61000 mi US $30 |
Passenger side headlight bulb was replaced | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Connecticut, United States Dec 2007 - Nov 2012 | |||
| Apr 2008 18000 mi |
Intermittent rubbing noise (increases/decreases based on speed), sometimes accompanied by "burning"/friction smell. | ||
| Jul 2009 33000 mi |
Driver's seat leather and padding wore through, creating a hole in the leather. Neither us or the dealership could figure out why this happened and so they replaced the leather seat cover (including foam seatback). | ||
| Sep 2012 61000 mi US $323 |
Radio frequently glitched/garbled on its display. Read online that this was a common issue among this stereo model. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in California, United States Aug 2008 - Oct 2015 | |||
| May 2009 23000 mi |
cleaned wheel bearing fixed dash rattle | ||
| Oct 2015 63000 mi |
It had some head unit issues where radios and ac unit will come on and off randomly when the car has been sitting out under the sun. Not worth taking the dash off and replacing the head unit. but overall a great car. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Connecticut, United States Oct 2012 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Nov 2012 125000 mi US $2400 |
Head Gasket Leak at 100,000 miles. Also had timing belt and water pump replaced. Rear wheel bearing failure | ||
| Apr 2013 131200 mi US $900 |
Replaced front struts and mounts | ||
| Subaru Legacy in North Dakota, United States Feb 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Oct 2013 52200 mi US $722 |
Front passenger tire was always going flat. Had mechanic remove the tire and fix the issue. Rims were not properly cleaned and tire was not mounted properly when I got new tires last year. had to have the head gasket replaced. while in the shop, they did some recall/warranty work also. | ||
| Mar 2014 53000 mi US $130 |
battery repeated lost charge. had to jump the car twice in one day. replaced the battery and the car starts great again. | ||
2007 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
163-horsepower 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| Subaru Legacy in Great Britain Oct 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 2012 27700 mi |
Full 3 part clutch and Flywheel replacement. Known issue with the Dual Mass Flywheels, which after a period of time or miles,(possibly about 55-60K) usually start "squeaking." Noticeable on take-up when the clutch is released. | ||
| Mar 2014 36000 mi |
Front anti-Roll(sway) bar bushes replaced | ||
| May 2014 36300 mi |
Front Bottom Ball Joints replaced, Front Drop Links replaced. Front brake caliper slide pins replaced. | ||
| Nov 2015 46000 mi |
Front Wishbone (Control arm) lower rear bush (both sides) | ||
| Nov 2016 49900 mi £150 |
Major air con gas leak traced to sealing 'o' ring on ancillary air con pipes. Seal replaced and system sealed and working normally. | ||
| May 2017 54000 mi £30 |
Rear roll (sway) bar bushes replaced. | ||
| Nov 2021 80000 mi £100 |
O2 sensor replaced | ||
| Jun 2022 81000 mi £30 |
Headlight level sensor failed, removed sensor and replaced with a new aftermarket part, new sensor working and headlight reinitialisation process completed to set headlight level. | ||
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