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2007 Subaru Legacy repairs by problem area

Engine (32%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (25%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (6%)

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2007 Subaru Legacy suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (38%)

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Chart based on 29 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

160000 mi

US $560
Worn lower control arm bushings. Replaced lower control arms with new since it was the same price as replacing bushings. 
65400 mi

$1290
Front shock absorbers worn out making metallic sound whenever the car goes over uneven surfaces or a hump. 
70680 mi

C $483
Front Left wheel bearing replaced 
73160 mi

C $550
left rear wheel bearing difficult to change due to corrosion. Other side front and rear noisy: will need to be changed in near future. 
74260 mi

C $350
3rd wheel bearing in 6 months. Used a jobber bearing ( National ) rather than Subaru to save over 100$. 
89280 mi

C $700
Failure of rubber bushing in the rear suspension. 
97 mi

C $200
Link bushing was shot therefore the links were replaced 
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. 

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2007 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon

175-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

31000 mi cruise control not working - spiral cable suspected. No repair undertaken. 

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2007 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon

175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD

41540 mi

C $225
Broken left rear sway bar (stabilizer link bar) 
114963 mi

US $209
Both front lower control arm bushings were split. These were replaced. Both front lower control arm bushings were split. These were replaced. 
44640 mi

C $250
Defective steering rack...leaking fluid. 

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2007 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

18000 mi Squeaking rubbing sound from the front of the vehicle related to speed. They could not duplicate, though I hear it everyday. 
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. 
43000 mi Wheel bearing out and brake shuddering under load. 
47000 mi Squealing noise, front/left wheel. 

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2007 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

43400 mi

C $2500
creaking sounds due to bushings 
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. 
89700 mi

US $250
Passenger rear wheel bearing hummed and needed replacement 
105000 mi

US $900
Front left ball joint, both rear trailing arm bushings, alignment 
114000 mi

US $400
Front lower control arm bushings + front swaybar endlinks replaced with alignment. Diagnosed leaking front CV joints. 

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2007 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD

23000 mi cleaned wheel bearing 
125000 mi

US $2400
Rear wheel bearing failure 
131200 mi

US $900
Replaced front struts and mounts 

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2007 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan

163-horsepower 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD

36000 mi Front anti-Roll(sway) bar bushes replaced 
36300 mi Front Bottom Ball Joints replaced, Front Drop Links replaced. 
46000 mi Front Wishbone (Control arm) lower rear bush (both sides) 
54000 mi

£30
Rear roll (sway) bar bushes replaced. 

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2007 Subaru Legacy Suspension Problems

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