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Subaru Legacy repairs by problem area
Engine (32%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (20%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 1911 repairs.
Subaru Legacy other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (66%)
Chart based on 92 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2020 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 260hp 2.4L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 10000 mi | A part linking the controls for the seat broke when the temperature went below freezing. The dealer fixed it several times, but the part kept breaking. The dealer service rep decided I was "getting out of the car wrong". |
| 14880 mi | Driver window binding and stops working. |
2019 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
256-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 25000 mi | Passenger window was not operating correctly. Window wasn't on the track correctly. Loud road noise |
2017 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 620 mi | Adjust front window slides to reduce noise of operation. |
| 3300 mi | There was a vibration in the car at highways speeds. Dealer test drove, then balanced the tires. |
| 3800 mi | Tire / wheel balance issue remained after previous attempt to fix. Returned for a second go at it. |
2016 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 6200 mi | Fuel door was sticking. replaced under warranty. |
| the door covering the gas tank wouldn't open. |
| 68800 mi US $300 |
Replaced the windshield washer lines, which had become clogged and could not be flushed out. |
2015 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
256-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 18000 mi | Gas tank door doesn't open correctly. |
| 21000 mi | Replaced gas tank filler door |
2015 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 1200 mi | The left rear door does not close tightly as right rear door. There is a like 2mm gap. |
| 4000 mi | Gas door cannot open so the dealer replace the gas door with a newly designed part from Subaru. |
| Fuel Filler door stuck. Completely replaces filler door under warranty. |
| 10000 mi | Gas Cap Door would not open from inside. Gas Door assembly replaced with updated unit. |
| 14000 mi | replace gas door |
| 11300 mi | fuel door is stuck closed and locked, will not unlock |
| 13000 mi | Fuel Door still malfunctions at least every third attempt to open it. Vehicle was returned without getting it repaired yet again. |
| 53300 mi | Gas door won't always open |
| 25000 mi | gas tank door would not open, TSB |
| 6000 mi | Gas door wouldn't release the lever pulled. They trimmed some plastic off and now its all good. |
| 13200 mi | Fuel filler door failed to open without multiple pulls on latch. Removed piece of end of latch strike while waiting for part. |
| 4000 mi | gas flap would not open, third time back to the dealer for this issue. |
| 48980 mi | cause of loud noise on highway was not identified. NOT linked to tires. No repair done |
| 1200 mi | My gas tank wouldn't open on the 3rd fill up. Had to return to the dealer to adjust it. |
2014 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
173-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 8000 mi | One windshield wiper stopped working. It unscrews itself as a feature to prevent burning out the motor when it's iced in place. They tightened the nut and showed me how to do it myself next time. |
2013 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
173-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 37700 mi | Lumbar support bar snapped |
2012 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 25000 mi | Vibration at 60-70 mph, probably caused by new tires. |
2012 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 16000 mi | Front driver side seat belt retractor weak, would not rewind belt completely on exit. Replaced complete seat belt/retractor assembly. |
| 6000 mi | Lumbar support was broken |
2011 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 180000 mi US $146 |
Lumbar support in driver seat bladder clips broke and were replaced. |
2011 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 47000 mi | Passenger side seatbelt height adjustment stuck. Dealer disassembled pillar and re-seated adjustment track. |
| 19000 mi | My driver's seat has been loose for a number of months. Took to a local dealer and couldn't replicate the issue. Not satisfied, went to another dealer and the seat was fixed because of a TSB. |
| 18500 mi | Engine cover came loose and was rattling under the hood while driving. |
2010 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
| 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. |
| 93000 mi C $100 |
Replaced front engine cover due to rust of the original |
| 23300 mi | Lumbar support driver's seat non-functioning. Dealer replaced a hog ring that attaches the lumbar tensioning cable. |
| 52000 mi | Lumbar support connector in driver's seat broke .. for second time. Replaced dealer-replaced cheap factory hook with 250 lb capacity hook. |
2010 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 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. |
2010 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 31300 mi US $330 |
Part underneath car broke. |
| 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. |
| 70000 mi US $30 |
Trunk struts replaced. Easy DYI job, but necessary since trunk would not stay open most of the time. |
| 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. |
2010 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
| 26040 mi | The seat frame developed a squeak and was replaced. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
2008 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 22320 mi | Driver's side window clunked going up or down. Screws inside the mechanism came loose. Required door panel removal, add loctite to 4 screws and retighten. |
| 71920 mi C $650 |
Reweld radiator support. |
2008 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 36300 mi | Replaced faulty seatbelt buckle (rear passenger, driver's side). |
2008 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 186000 mi US $325 |
repair tire leak - seal leaking around rim |
2008 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 80000 mi US $80 |
Faulty leaking tire pressure monitor |
| 29000 mi | The right side mirror was also replaced. The mirror case was moving slightly on the pivot. |
| 11000 mi | Gas cap retention string broken. Replaced under warranty. |
2007 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 29760 mi | 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. |
2007 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon
175-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 74500 mi C $30 |
Hood latch became loose and a small part disappeared. replaced entire latch mechanism. |
| 88840 mi C $60 |
Replace hood release mechanism. |
2007 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
| 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
| 10000 mi US $56 |
TPMS warning light with correct pressure. Resolved... |
2007 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 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
| 52200 mi US $150 |
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. |
2006 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 63900 mi US $180 |
Rear brake pads wore out excessively quickly. Fronts were OK, only rears need to be replaced. |
| 16000 mi | Fixed e-brake rattle (email 050207) |
2006 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon
175-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 151480 mi | Windshield wiper assembly replaced. Not a motor issue. Linkage the issue -Metal ball wears plastic socket until it pops off and wipers stop moving. Must replace complete assembly to fix a 25 cent plastic socket. Easy repair |
2006 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon
175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 42600 mi | loose or broken fastener for skid plate, probably from previous oil change |
2006 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon
163-horsepower 2.0L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 136043 mi C $209 |
Replace Windshield. Rock shots |
2006 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 65000 mi US $2200 |
Turbo |
| 84000 mi US $20 |
Replace and bleed brake fluid |
2006 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 106100 mi C $277 |
Trunk spring(s) broken; trunk will no longer stay open. Solution is to replace both trunk springs. |
2005 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 50000 mi | Took it to the dealer to get driver's seatbelt fixed because it stopped retracting, repairs were done in a few hours and were covered by Subaru lifetime seatbelt warranty. |
| 3500 mi | Dealer replaced defective hood latch under warranty. Latch would un-latch on rough roads or at high speed (safety catch would always prevent hood from opening, however). |
| 13000 mi | Cracked windshield required replacement; insurance paid 100%. Crack began at windshield edge, no defined impact site. Technician thought it might be a stress crack (i.e. defect in the glass). |
| 41000 mi | A "whirring sound" developed over time. I suspected wheel bearings but not sure if it was front or back. The shop dealer diagnosed it as the rear wheel bearings. So both Left and Right rear wheel bearings were replaced. Repair and replacement was covered |
2005 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 10000 mi | Loose cargo net attachment repaired. Also towed in for oil light, but problem caused by aftermarket Mobil 1 filter. |
| 11000 mi | They repaired a loose windshield wiper arm attachment. I was told by the dealer they are designed to loosen themselves so nothing breaks if there is resistance. This was caused by snow. Took 4 days because they entered wrong area code. |
| 20000 mi | Cargo net anchor fell off the car for the second time. They reinstalled it. Last time the dealer changed the oil, they did not replace three of the fasteners from the oil filter cover on the underbody pan. They replaced them this visit. |
| 76000 mi US $139 |
replaced rear lift gate supports. The gas charged support cylinders had given out. |
| 28000 mi | Seat trim panel was replaced due to damage from 2 previous seat frame replacements. |
| 33000 mi | Broken seat trim pieces replaced. Were damaged by mechanic during 3rd seat frame replacement. |
2005 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon
168-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 121520 mi | Fuel filler door failed to open when interior release pulled. (Long time problem, decided to fix prior to selling car.) |
| 83000 mi US $40 |
Wheel stud broke after lug nut was off. I bought a new stud and mechanic replaced it. Studs and nuts have been a weak link as I have replace several of each in the last 3 years. |
| 149000 mi US $700 |
All doors except driver door, were sticking, one of the rear doors would not open. Also had brakes and rotors replaced. |
| 177000 mi US $150 |
Both driver side doors would not open from outside, mechanic found both door handles had broken. |
2005 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon
168-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 48000 mi US $190 |
Left rear wheel bearing was growling, was replaced under warranty. |
| 75000 mi US $700 |
Right rear and front wheel bearings had begun moaning, the rear bearing was replaced under warranty. |
| 68200 mi C $210 |
While in for regular service, tech noticed splash pan under engine "missing" . Where did it go? No one knows but had to replace it. Part ordered and installed one week later. |
2005 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 154000 mi US $50 |
Windshield washer was not working, electric plug at washer pump was corroded. Repaired connection. Then found a leak in hose attached to hood. Took off and replaced. Most cost was replacing broken clips from under hood liner. |
2005 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 106000 mi US $45 |
Passenger side front window came off it's track. |
| 77000 mi US $160 |
Water had filled driver's side fog light assembly. Replaced fog light assembly. |
| 79000 mi US $375 |
Rear drivers side door lock stuck. Door panel removed, door handle cable cleaned and lubed. |
2005 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 12400 mi | Passenger side seatbelt warning alarm and audible alarm on even when there is no passenger. Dealer has ordered a new part which is covered by warranty. |
| 17980 mi | The dealer corrected an earlier problem with the passenger side seat belt alarm active when there was no one in the seat. New sensor added and calibrated |
2004 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 48000 mi US $10 |
Tailgate latch doesn't work well. Requires multiple lockings and unlocking of central locks to get it to release. Liberal application of white lithium grease helps somewhat. |
| 60000 mi US $10 |
Front moonroof failed. Unable to repair. |
2004 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 109800 mi US $22 |
Tailgate locked and would not open with key or handle. Removed interior trim, tripped lock with pry bar. Cleaned and lubed with Teflon spray, removed debris that may have been caught in latch. |
2000 Subaru Legacy
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2000 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 88860 mi C $300 |
Wiper link arm broken, replaced. |
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