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Subaru Legacy in Virginia, United States Dec 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
Dec 2013 94000 mi US $950 |
I needed to replace the clutch. I also replaced all the fluids in the trans and rear at the same time. |
Subaru Legacy in Florida, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Nov 2010 1500 mi |
Car hesitated when cruising at very low speeds. Lost power when accelerating into traffic or pulling out into traffic. Hesitation upon acceleration. Stalling when stopped, shutter when RPM when below 500 and then car would stall. Cars stalling out at stoplights increased in frequency. Original dealer where car was purchased not interested in helping me with problem. They stated I have to wait till there is a Trottle body recall from Subaru. This car will kill me. | ||
Dec 2010 4000 mi |
Car continued to stall on highway and at lights after repeated complaints and loss of MPH, dealer stated Cont Variable Trans was no good and had to be replaced. Car still idles rough at stop with RPM going below 500 they cant fix this part. When air conditioning turned on to high all front and side top vents would close shut from air pressure on vents. "clips" could not hold vents open so all vents close when air turned on. They cant repair havent made replacement parts yet. |
turbocharged 148hp 2.0L H4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
Subaru Legacy in Belgium Sep 2011 - May 2014 | |||
Mar 2012 39680 mi |
Clonking noise from RH brake caliper, when going over bumps. Could only be solved by replacing complete caliper (pads and clips not changed) |
turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2010 - Dec 2010 | |||
Mar 2010 1100 mi |
Re-Balance 4 tires, significant shake since new at highway speeds. | ||
Dec 2010 11000 mi |
Front suspension issue - car was returned and repurchased by Subaru. Shimmy at speed could not be fixed after several attempts, dealer/SOA attempts. |
Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2011 - Apr 2014 | |||
Jan 2012 | shimmy at highway speeds | ||
Sep 2012 42000 mi US $500 |
throwout bearing replaced. "dirty" as a result of normal clutch wear- no abnormal clutch wear and no other component replaced. 50 percent paid as goodwill by subaru of america. |
Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
Aug 2011 20000 mi |
Volume control on steering wheel works sporadically. Dealer said they couldn't replicate problem, so they couldn't fix what they determined wasn't broken. | ||
Nov 2011 23300 mi |
Lumbar support driver's seat non-functioning. Dealer replaced a hog ring that attaches the lumbar tensioning cable. | ||
Jan 2012 25800 mi |
steering-wheel volume control was inoperable. Tech said a wire in the wheel was pinched. He fixed it. | ||
Feb 2014 52000 mi |
Lumbar support connector in driver's seat broke .. for second time. Replaced dealer-replaced cheap factory hook with 250 lb capacity hook. | ||
Oct 2017 90000 mi US $200 |
Brake pads wore. Time to replace rotors as well. Also replaced brake lines with Goodrich stainless lines. The lines were perfectly fine, I've always wanted to see if stainless lines made any difference. The answer is, no. Better fluid and pads do the trick. | ||
Mar 2018 98000 mi US $15 |
Replaced headlight. Previously hadn't reported these. But this must be the sixth bulb I've replaced. I think it's a big issue for 5th Gen Legacies. And getting to the bulb is a royal PITA (through the wheelwell.) | ||
Jun 2022 132000 mi US $400 |
Front, driver's side axle/CV joint needed replacing as the boot had torn, meaning impending doom for the joint. |
Subaru Legacy in New Jersey, United States Apr 2011 - Oct 2016 | |||
May 2012 32600 mi |
Sunroof was not sitting correctly in tracks preventing glass from creating seal with roof (highway wind noise was unbelievably loud). Dealer replaced entire sunroof unit under warranty. |
Subaru Legacy in California, United States Jul 2010 - Jul 2012 | |||
Nov 2010 2300 mi |
Broken left speaker grille on dash. This was present at delivery. Replaced under warranty during first oil change. | ||
May 2011 12000 mi |
stainless window trim was pitted at delivery. issue kept getting worse, and paint on drivers door began to chip. paint was repaired and trim was replaced. | ||
Jan 2012 24000 mi |
Steering wheel controls for Bluetooth and radio inoperable. 3rd trip to dealer for issue, finally replicated. Parts ordered, car will return to dealer when parts arrive. | ||
Feb 2012 25800 mi |
Replaced steering wheel controls. |
Subaru Legacy in New York, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2014 | |||
Nov 2011 14500 mi |
There is a rubbing sound coming from under the left timing belt cover. It increases with rpm and disappears after car if warm to some degree. Appears that the timing belt is coming in contact with the cover. More investigation by dealer, adjusted a guide. | ||
Jun 2014 29000 mi |
Misfire in cylinder 1. Happened twice. Ran fine in between. Dealer unable to replicate. Traded car in so unknown if problem still persists. |
Subaru Legacy in New Hampshire, United States Apr 2011 - Apr 2012 | |||
Oct 2011 23500 mi |
Steering wheel audio/cruise controls failed. Replaced wiring harness under warranty. |
Subaru Legacy in Florida, United States Dec 2009 - Oct 2012 | |||
Oct 2012 | Engine case was cracked and leaking motor oil. |
Subaru Legacy in Ontario, Canada Sep 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
Dec 2013 93000 mi C $100 |
Replaced front engine cover due to rust of the original |
Subaru Legacy in Vermont, United States Sep 2009 - Oct 2015 | |||
Jun 2010 20000 mi |
Lumbar support in drivers seat detached from seat frame. New unit ordered and installed and attachment to frame strengthened. Per LGT forum, this is a fairly common problem. | ||
Sep 2014 121000 mi US $900 |
Ignition problems. Replaced coil pack. Other items all wear (underbody tray)& cosmetic items. | ||
Feb 2015 129000 mi US $300 |
Bad right rear wheel bearing. Shop tech used the words "imminent catastrophic failure". Bearing never made any of the failing bearing noises prior to the shop visit (for an oil change). | ||
Oct 2015 142000 mi |
Coolant lines to turbocharger replaced due to catastrophic corrosion. |
Subaru Legacy in Alabama, United States Dec 2012 - Dec 2013 | |||
Dec 2013 95000 mi |
Headlights |
Subaru Legacy in California, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2013 | |||
May 2011 27000 mi |
Passenger seat belt bottom fastener very squeaky, dealer ordered replacement, replaced. | ||
Mar 2013 46000 mi |
replaced clutch |
Subaru Legacy in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
Oct 2015 55800 mi US $1300 |
Clutch and flywheel replaced after the clutch began slipping. | ||
Jun 2018 99000 mi US $300 |
Exhaust rusted, need to replace a few sections |
Subaru Legacy in Alberta, Canada Jun 2013 - Jan 2022 | |||
Feb 2014 73520 mi C $20 |
Low beam headlight was burnt out. Replaced bulb | ||
Apr 2014 74900 mi C $1000 |
Whining noise accompanied by strong resistance when trying to turn the steering wheel. Happens when the engine is warm, but not from a cold start.rnrnPower steering pump was replaced. | ||
Sep 2014 78120 mi |
Oil leak coming from engine compartment. Oil is collecting on exposed hot parts of engine and causing burning smell and white smoke. Unknown where leak is originating. Engine bay was cleaned and will return in 1,000km to re-diagnose. | ||
Dec 2014 78740 mi |
Checked for subsequent leak. None found. | ||
May 2017 92070 mi C $2000 |
Clutch, fork, pressure plate, throw-out bearing, slave cylinder hose were all replaced. | ||
Nov 2019 108934 mi |
Low coolant; coolant not returning to radiator. | ||
Mar 2020 110980 mi |
Check engine light; cylinder 3 misfire. | ||
May 2020 111600 mi C $3500 |
head gasket replacement; valve cover replacement | ||
Feb 2021 117800 mi |
sparkplugs and valve cover gaskets - warranty work | ||
Apr 2021 119040 mi C $700 |
head gaskets replaced - warranty | ||
Jan 2022 123690 mi |
valve cover gaskets replaced; oil pan resealed - warranty |
256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru Legacy in Connecticut, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jan 2018 155000 mi US $300 |
Hard shifts and erratic shifting. Brought in to transmission shop for service. They said it looked bad, lot of debris and worn. Fluid flushed and added conditioner. May need new transmission. Will recheck in 10k miles. | ||
Jun 2018 166000 mi US $300 |
Brought back to shop for transmission recheck. Still has intermittent shifting issue but not as frequent. Fluid flushed and treatment added. Will keep driving until catastrophic failure. |
Subaru Legacy in Ontario, Canada Apr 2017 - Oct 2017 | |||
Apr 2017 108500 mi C $300 |
Check engine light came on: Code read misfiring of multiple cylinders. Oil control valves were clogged causing misfiring when throttle is more than 50% opened. Dealer removed, cleaned and reinstalled control valves. | ||
Aug 2017 120280 mi C $4500 |
Variable valve timing components corroded causing misfiring. Components had to be replaced. |
Subaru Legacy in Ontario, Canada Mar 2014 - Mar 2016 | |||
Nov 2014 44800 mi C $15 |
L headlamps pigtail failed due to heat damage relating to poor connection. 3 headlamps replaced annually prior to replacement harness(aftermarket) so far so good. | ||
Apr 2015 48960 mi |
Subaru replaced a missing nav DVD with a burned copy. Soon afterwards the audio system volume started to increase on its own and slow nav. Switched to different nav DVD, cleared up. | ||
Nov 2015 57700 mi C $12 |
L headlamp bulb replaced. L headlamp failed regularly until I replaced the pigtail for bulb. |
Subaru Legacy in Maryland, United States Jan 2017 - Jan 2017 | |||
Jan 2017 90000 mi US $300 |
Warranty extended on lightbulbs since bulb filaments break consistently. Had them changed during this time. |
Subaru Legacy in Ontario, Canada Nov 2010 - Apr 2016 | |||
Nov 2012 34300 mi |
The low engine oil light came on, so I took it to the dealer who stated that reset the sensors that monitor the levels, as the levels were perfectly accurate | ||
Jan 2013 35340 mi |
The passenger seat squeaks when taking turns or going over bumps. The dealer lubed the seat |
Subaru Legacy in Oregon, United States Mar 2010 - Dec 2017 | |||
Mar 2011 16000 mi US $395 |
engine acoustic cover (Not the hood) aft attachment plastic bracket broke during cover removal to check for mouse damage to acoustic cover insulation. | ||
Nov 2012 31400 mi |
The plastic engine cover broke at attachment point when I removed the cover for routine maintenance. Weak design improved with the new one. Happened once before, and paid out of pocket that time thinking it was my fault. Lift handle broke on removable trunk floor cover. Installed new engine cover. Installed new trunk floor cover. | ||
Jul 2014 45300 mi US $258 |
Oxygen sensor failed and required replacement. |
Subaru Legacy in Maryland, United States Sep 2009 - Oct 2011 | |||
Jan 2010 12000 mi |
hesitation when cruising at low speed and pressing on the gas to accelerate. |
Subaru Legacy in Virginia, United States May 2010 - Jul 2010 | |||
Jul 2010 13000 mi |
Car has been to the shop several times for same issue. The suspension is making a popping and groaning noise when the cars suspension goes over bumps and when the brakes are applied and released. Subaru purchased the car back. |
Subaru Legacy in Massachusetts, United States May 2010 - Mar 2016 | |||
Feb 2015 24300 mi |
Fuse #34 blew. Problem was with dealer installed "puddle lights." Lights shorted out and fried the body control module. There is a recall for this problem. Dealer did not have the parts in stock to repair this known problem. Dealer replaced four puddle lights, wiring harness and added an in-line fuse under a recall. A short in the puddle lights caused the body control module to fail. That part was replaced under warranty. Car in the shop for six days. |
Subaru Legacy in Colorado, United States Jul 2010 - Jan 2014 | |||
Jan 2014 16000 mi |
Replacing a leaky gasket |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Subaru Legacy in Colorado, United States Apr 2014 - May 2017 | |||
Mar 2016 43000 mi US $1150 |
Passenger side power seat stopped sliding on one side. Due to the nature of the problem, the only way to fix it was to replace the entire seat. |
Subaru Legacy in New York, United States Feb 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
Aug 2016 31300 mi US $330 |
Part underneath car broke. |
Subaru Legacy in New Hampshire, United States Oct 2013 - Jan 2018 | |||
Nov 2013 71800 mi |
Fouled spark plugs replaced by dealer. Steering wheel stereo controls failed. Unit replaced. | ||
Dec 2014 102000 mi US $1800 |
Stalled under braking/rapid RPM decrease. Torque Converter not unlocking when coming to a stop, replaced per TSB. |
Subaru Legacy in Wyoming, United States Oct 2012 - Oct 2014 | |||
Nov 2013 127300 mi US $395 |
Steering wheel Stero Controls |
Subaru Legacy in Indiana, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
Dec 2009 9000 mi |
Steering wheel vibrations at 75MPH. Subaru installed a new backlash spring 65nm, old spring was 50nm. subaru replaced tires, road force balance and 4 wheel alignment. Problem is not as bad but still not completly fixed. Still waiting on Subaru. |
Subaru Legacy in Illinois, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2013 | |||
Dec 2009 1000 mi |
Sunroof leaked really bad down on my wife and I when we went into the car wash. After taking it to the dealer they said that "it's in the Manual" that you can't take the car into a high pressure wash, so good luck washing your new Legacy. | ||
Feb 2010 3000 mi |
Fuel economy gauge died then came back to life ater like 5 miles. They said nothing was wrong so they didn't fix it. (Still no change in the status of the sunroof that drips in carwashes.) | ||
Jun 2011 18000 mi |
Chrome door trim on drivers door was replaced. Plastic end cap on top corner came off and was sharp. Replaced the whole trim piece as its one unit. Car still has lag between shifts from Reverse to Drive. told not a problem. |
Subaru Legacy in Virginia, United States May 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 2022 195000 mi US $450 |
Oil pressure sensor |
Subaru Legacy in Wisconsin, United States Sep 2009 - Sep 2016 | |||
Nov 2010 19200 mi US $168 |
Brake light LED's were not all coming on. Light replaced. | ||
Oct 2011 31700 mi |
Lumbar support was not working. Repaired at dealer under warranty. |
Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
Dec 2017 54000 mi US $150 |
rear brake pads | ||
Oct 2018 57000 mi US $250 |
Normal wear. First time replaced. [Brake pads] |
Subaru Legacy in Ontario, Canada - Feb 2015 | |||
Feb 2015 41257 mi C $252 |
The car was towed to a local shop as it would not start (battery fine) Shorted wires from the ECM (in engine compartment) has caused the ignition coil fuse to to blow. Wires were fixed, fuse replaced and it started, Engine light on now The car was towed to a local shop as it would not start (battery fine) Shorted wires from the ECM (in engine compartment) has caused the ignition coil fuse to to blow. Wires were fixed, fuse replaced and it started, Engine light on now Three lights now flashing in instrument panel, parking brake, traction control and engine light. Also cruise flashing. Shop says its the O2 sensor but the car runs perfect. just traded this in for a 2013, not sure the issue |
Subaru Legacy in Illinois, United States May 2013 - Jun 2017 | |||
Dec 2016 67000 mi US $472 |
cables corroded, battery failing |
Subaru Legacy in New York, United States Sep 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
Dec 2009 4000 mi |
Driver's side seat squeaked. |
Subaru Legacy in Oregon, United States Feb 2016 - Apr 2018 | |||
Mar 2018 93000 mi US $7 |
Left low-beam headlight bulb burned out. Replaced it myself. It took more than 10 minutes because I had to get to it by going around the left front fender liner. Having done it once, I could probably do it in less time now. |
Subaru Legacy in North Carolina, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
Feb 2016 70000 mi US $30 |
Trunk struts replaced. Easy DYI job, but necessary since trunk would not stay open most of the time. | ||
Sep 2016 79000 mi |
Center clock panel intermittently failed. This also resulted in airbag servicing light. No replacement parts, rather repair consisted of removing oxidization from connections and re-connecting. | ||
Apr 2017 88000 mi US $15 |
Driver's headlamp replacement. | ||
Aug 2017 93000 mi US $20 |
Trip computer, clock and temperature display failed and was replaced. | ||
Nov 2017 98000 mi US $20 |
Driver's side headlamp. | ||
Mar 2018 102000 mi US $20 |
Passenger side headlight. | ||
May 2022 144000 mi US $900 |
Both rear wheel bearing assemblies were replaced |
Subaru Legacy in New Jersey, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
May 2010 1000 mi |
Hesitation when driving at slow speeds |
Subaru Legacy in Washington, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
Sep 2015 59000 mi US $130 |
battery replacement | ||
Jun 2016 68000 mi US $1000 |
they had to do something to the AC because it wasnt cold | ||
Apr 2017 70000 mi US $400 |
regulator for drivers side window needed to be replaced |
Subaru Legacy in Washington, United States Oct 2010 - May 2011 | |||
Dec 2010 38000 mi |
Driver seat middle cushion collapsed. Dealer called in outside source to repair. Problem was a broken clip. Dealer covered the cost, did not pass charges. |
Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States May 2010 - Jul 2017 | |||
Feb 2016 67600 mi |
Vehicle was smoking at the front, passengers side, significant enough to be evident in the interior. Dealer claims the problem was caused by faulty oil filter and oil leaking around the area of the filter, though no leak was evident. | ||
Sep 2016 75000 mi US $850 |
multiple window motors failed. Replaced only driver's side front window. Dealer found failed bushing and replaced. |
Subaru Legacy in New York, United States Mar 2010 - Oct 2013 | |||
Nov 2011 13000 mi |
Passenger side power forward and backward switch working only in backward motion. Dealer inspected and ordered a new switch. | ||
Mar 2012 17000 mi |
Passenger side lower seat surround broken and replacement electrical switch knob missing. Possibly related to earlier switch problem. Replaced under warranty. | ||
Jun 2012 18900 mi US $111 |
Dealer replaced Driver side body weatherstripping due to splitting and DS leather upper seat. Dealer paid for parts and I paid for labor but supposed to be reimbursed from SOA via Customer service "Good Will." Had to argue with SOA for $. Dealer replaced Driver side body weatherstripping due to splitting and DS leather upper seat. Dealer paid for parts and I paid for labor but supposed to be reimbursed from SOA via Customer service "Good Will".Had to argue with SOA for $. | ||
Sep 2012 19000 mi |
Oil plug fell out after oil change by dealer resulting in engine seizure and subsequent engine replacement. several days after taking delivery with new engine, warning lights on dash including check engine. Towed in and dealer reset codes showing catalytic converter malfunction and has been ok since then. | ||
Feb 2013 22100 mi |
Catalytic Converter sensor and front A/F sensor replaced. driver side weatherstripping split again and passenger seat lower seat surround broken again. Tire pressure monitoring system dash warning light on. Tire pressure ok and car works fine. | ||
Apr 2013 24000 mi |
Front catalytic converter replaced. Continuing repairs for problem that began when engine was replaced. |
Subaru Legacy in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
Nov 2012 33680 mi C $100 |
Warranty repair, all instrument lights were on suddenly. |
Subaru Legacy in Michigan, United States Nov 2009 - Jan 2012 | |||
Jul 2011 28000 mi |
Heat shield rattle needed repair. Dealer ALSO did a recall which I hadn't yet rec'd; reflash computer to lower idle speed |
Subaru Legacy in Nebraska, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
Feb 2010 1700 mi |
Front Passenger seatbelt latch replaced under warranty due to it vibrating during normal driving. | ||
Dec 2016 79000 mi US $150 |
The mechanic noticed the tie rod was loose when preforming brake pad replacement. | ||
Dec 2018 98000 mi US $100 |
Sway bar endlinks needed to be replaced. They were making a noise when going over bumps. | ||
Jan 2022 142000 mi US $500 |
Car stalls at stops. Replaced transmission fluid. |
Subaru Legacy in New York, United States Oct 2010 - Oct 2015 | |||
Jul 2010 11000 mi |
Dust sheild hitting brake rotor over certain bumps. Noticed when I first received car but couldn't get to dealer right away. Fixed for free in minutes | ||
Oct 2014 124000 mi US $75 |
Passenger headlight goes out 2-3X a year. Dealer says there is no problem. |
Subaru Legacy in Florida, United States May 2012 - Nov 2016 | |||
Oct 2013 64000 mi US $200 |
Trunk won't close. Dent in trunk. Due to cheap metal. | ||
Dec 2013 69000 mi US $100 |
Replaced left and right headlamps. | ||
Apr 2014 79200 mi US $70 |
Replace Headlight bulbs... again. Replaced sway bar links. | ||
Sep 2014 93000 mi US $200 |
Fuel injection cleaning. Got rid of pinging noise. | ||
Nov 2014 96700 mi |
Replace springs struts spring seats. Noise coming from suspension Alignment. Car will not line up. | ||
Feb 2015 104400 mi US $360 |
Replaced Sway Bar Links again. This time everything is fixed. | ||
Oct 2015 129000 mi US $1760 |
Lockup solenoid failed. Replaced entire valve body. Changed transmission fluid. side markers, DRL bulbs | ||
Apr 2016 140000 mi |
The horn continuously sounds. Airbag and roll connector. | ||
Jun 2016 145000 mi |
Replaced the airbag and the clock spring to fix horn problem Replaced sway bar bushing and sway bar links | ||
Aug 2016 150000 mi |
Changed Transmission fluid. Did not fix problem. Whining transmission during heavy acceleration. Bearing noise coming from compressor. | ||
Oct 2016 153000 mi US $450 |
Replace the alternator |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
Subaru Legacy in Ontario, Canada Mar 2011 - Feb 2018 | |||
Jan 2012 50680 mi C $90 |
Both low beams quit working at the same time. | ||
Mar 2012 26040 mi |
The seat frame developed a squeak and was replaced. | ||
Dec 2017 68200 mi C $1900 |
Clutch Replacement |
Subaru Legacy in New Jersey, United States Mar 2012 - Jan 2022 | |||
Jan 2017 US $1700 |
Clutch replacement, brake pad and rotor replacement | ||
Sep 2017 64000 mi US $80 |
Battery repair and cleaning of terminal connections of battery and starter | ||
Jan 2018 66000 mi US $360 |
Starter replacement |
Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2015 - Jan 2016 | |||
Jan 2016 100000 mi US $1200 |
Clutch blew. |
4-cylinder CVT AWD
Subaru Legacy in Minnesota, United States Oct 2010 - Oct 2011 | |||
Nov 2010 15000 mi |
Intermittent car starting problems. At first, "all do that". Then they did a software update. Problem returned two weeks later (but in a different month) | ||
Dec 2010 17000 mi |
Determined to be "compromised" battery. It tested fine but sent, per tech, "weird" error messages. Battery finally failed in shop and was replaced. This was one day ago. We'll see if the intermittent starting problems are really f | ||
Aug 2011 26000 mi |
loud rattle. seat belt latch replaced. still loud rattle from front right side. | ||
Oct 2011 29000 mi |
3 trips to dealer for same problem. Loud rattle front passenger seat. 3 attempts to fix. Each time problem came back in a few days. Last fix was 4 days ago. We'll see if this time it is really fixed. |