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2009 Subaru Legacy repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (22%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (14%)

Other (8%)

Chart based on 88 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2009 Subaru Legacy.

2009 Subaru Legacy other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (43%)

< $100 (29%)

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Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 148hp 2.0L H4 Diesel 5-speed manual AWD

179180 mi

€212
Pumps of the boot (liftgate struts) had to be replaced as it fell down. Pump had broken during frost. 
199640 mi

€2000
Light housing got a bit dirty inside, and had to be replaced (light beams were too weak). technical control (yearly event) refused car for it. 

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2009 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan

245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

81000 mi

US $45
Passenger side visor broke, would not stay folded up. Glue inside had failed. Replaced it myself. 

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2009 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan

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

73000 mi

US $120
Trunk torsion bar broke on one side and trunk lid would not easily lift. Replaced both torsion bars. 
32000 mi

US $650
front brakes. rear door wouldn't lock (cables not connected). 30.000 mile service, recall 
40000 mi 3 tires losing air. No leaks in the tires or wheel problems were found. Update: new tires fixed problem. 
55000 mi

US $250
Trunk lid mechanism failed and lid would no longer stay open on its own. Labor cost to diagnose was $60. Two torsion bars were replaced at a cost of $124 for parts and $83 for labor. 

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2009 Subaru Legacy Other Problems

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