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2013 Subaru Legacy repairs by problem area
Engine (31%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (14%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (1%)
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- 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 72 repairs.
2013 Subaru Legacy transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (10%)
< $100 (80%)
Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 148hp 2.0L H4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
| 48000 mi £1400 |
Flywheel replaced in clutch. Wow it now drives like a Subaru should. I am disappointed that the Subaru garage could ignore my complaints for 5 years. And that the clutch gave up the ghost on 48 thousand miles only! |
2013 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 141000 mi US $772 |
Rear differential gasket began leaking around one of the top bolts. A week later all the fluid leaked out of the propeller shaft |
2013 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
173-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 124000 mi US $175 |
They said it needs a NEW CVT trans $8000 |
| 114700 mi | cvt transmission had made a wurring noise like rotating ball bearings since i bought it brand new in September 2013, it got a fair bit louder around 100,000 km, it became even louder as the mileage went up. my dealership told me i needed a new transmission. the transmission was replaced under the 1 year warranty offered to Canadians due to known engine and transmission quality issues. the transmission would have been $12,000- $15,000 if i had to replace it out of pocket. the dealership even replaced the rear differential fluid at the same time free of charge. i am very happy and grateful to my dealership and Subaru Canada. |
| 123000 mi US $55 |
Check engine light went on, indicating a problem with the transmission. This was related to a recall notice/extended warranty, so the repair cost was covered by Subaru. Subaru replaced the valve body, which is related to the CVT somehow through the torque converter. It would have been a $1500 - $1900 repair if not covered by warranty. I consider that a major repair. |
| 31000 mi | Transmission was making a grinding noise when under heavy acceleration or going uphill once the car warmed up. Also, a belt was making a pronounced squeaking sound. Entire transmission and belt replaced under warranty. The rattling/grinding noise wasn't fixed by this repair trip, as it turned out to be a loose heat shield - a common problem with Subaru Legacies and Outbacks in this year. It was another sound discovered by the mechanic that resulted in them replacing the transmission. |
| 23200 mi | took 5 seconds to shift into reverse no R indicator on dash. transmission replaced with new one. new transmission locked, loud clunk sound, which locked front wheels while traveling at 65MPH. car currently back at dealer for repair. subaru of america did nothing, I find their Love commercials offensive and highly misleading. Dealership agreed to replace the tires burned up from the long skid. Wife cud not get back in that car and we sold it. We were highly emotionally affected for a year and still not completely over it. We had to keep pursuing subaru to try to get some love but never did, just the opposite. They wud not say what went wrong and took no responsibility other than the fought for tires. |
| 24000 mi | Replaced transmission. New transmission failed next day on freeway at 65MPH. Front wheels totally locked from transmission locking up. Almost a fatal catastrophic failure. Subaru of America dragging their feet. |
| 11000 mi | Transmission oil temperature light turned on after extended driving. Subaru performed electrical system reset and stated that the problem was fixed. Transmission oil temperature light turned on after extended driving. Subaru performed electrical system reset and stated that the problem was fixed. Covered under warranty. |
| 13000 mi | Transmission oil temperature light turning on after extended driving despite a previous trip to Subaru for the same problem in June. Transmission oil temperature light turning on after extended driving despite a previous trip to Subaru for the same problem in June. Covered under warranty. |
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