turbocharged 148hp 2.0L H4 Diesel 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Legacy in Belgium Nov 2011 - Oct 2017 | |||
May 2014119660 mi | Very serious breakage in the engine (crankshaft). Although outside strict warranty, Subaru paid the parts (value between 5000 and 6000 Euros) and (after some discussion) the labor. | ||
Aug 2014128480 mi€400 | There was a crack in a tube between engine and turbo. This lead to: * shocking sometimes * DPF problem * Car going in 'save mode' --> loss of power First Subaru dealer in Burgas didn't find the cause. Final repair by regular dealer in BE | ||
Apr 2015150620 mi€350 | Electical mirror did not work anymore - leading to long rattling. Had to be replaced - hence quite high cost | ||
May 2015152520 mi€220 | Wheel was making noise, replaced wheel bearing. | ||
Feb 2016179180 mi€212 | Pumps of the boot (liftgate struts) had to be replaced as it fell down. Pump had broken during frost. | ||
Apr 2016184100 mi€400 | Had to replace one wheel bearing, brake blocks (pads) and a brake shoe. | ||
Sep 2016199640 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. |
turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
Subaru Legacy in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
Apr 20098000 mi | loud noise at 2000-2500 rpm, found engine bearing was bad. complete engine replacement |
Subaru Legacy in Washington, United States Jan 2009 - Jul 2017 | |||
Jan 201016000 mi | I had an engine bearing failure. Subaru had a stop sale due to a bearing defect just prior to my purchase. This effected all turbo subaru's including mine. SOA replaced the complete long block motor including all accessory's at no charge, no hassels | ||
Jun 201472000 mi | My rear o2 sensor died, caused a check engine light. | ||
Oct 201685200 miUS $1200 | My drivers side bilstein shock failed. Metal fatigue - not wear and tear. The shock arm failed up at the top near the shock tower bolt head. My mechanic has never seen a failure like this before. Problem is for spec.b model only |
turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru Legacy in California, United States Oct 2010 - Aug 2017 | |||
Nov 201017000 mi | radio and a/c display disappeared suddenly. a/c still worked but can't change radio stations or audio mode (eg- change from radio to cd). dealer replaced radio to correct problem | ||
Jun 201240000 miUS $150 | sun visor no longer folds in place-obstructs view |
Subaru Legacy in California, United States Jul 2009 - Feb 2019 | |||
Mar 201663000 mi | Airbag light came on. Resoldered joints in over head light to fix. Dealer was to install a replacement. |
Subaru Legacy in Illinois, United States May 2009 - Oct 2015 | |||
Dec 201022000 mi | Check Engine light and TC Off light came on while driving. Took car to the dealer. Problem diagnosed as broken oxygen sensor. Dealer ordered the sensor, as no sensor in stock. Dealer replaced oxygen sensor. Interesting fact: In a Legacy GT, a broken O2 sensor also disables: traction control, cruise control, VDC, SI-Drive. Highly unpleasant in the middle of a snow storm. | ||
Oct 201130700 mi | Brake pedal was making a noise when released. Problem diagnosed as defective brake booster valve. Dealer replaced brake booster, problem is gone. It took me over a YEAR of complaining before a dealer finally agreed to look. | ||
Aug 201465000 miUS $250 | Had to replace battery. Had to replace front headlight. |
Subaru Legacy in Texas, United States Jan 2019 - Jan 2022 | |||
Sep 2019111489 miUS $634 | Inner boot torn on driver side Axle found during inspection. Replaced with OE Reman. Replaced Sway Bar End Links | ||
Oct 2019113163 miUS $765 | Car over heated due to damaged radiator. Seems original brackets cracked and fan fell into radiator causing damage. Replaced radiator, upper and lower radiator hoses and clamps. Replace thermostat and gasket. Fill with OE coolant. |
245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru Legacy in Connecticut, United States May 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
Mar 201472000 miUS $425 | The front left wheel bearing was replaced and the car was re-aligned | ||
Jun 2016106000 miUS $121 | The front tie rod ends were replace due to a noise from the left front tie rod end. |
Subaru Legacy in Louisiana, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2014 | |||
Dec 20098000 mi | There is a very noticible whine coming from under the hood when steering; it gets especially louder when the steering wheel is at it's left or right limit. Dealer service manager said he would so some research and address this problem on next visit. | ||
Dec 201028400 mi | Rattle coming from Glovebox. 2 screws were loose. They were tightened. Power steering whining unusually loud when turning steering wheel. It's especially loud when reaching steering limits. Service dept seemed to side-step this complaint and pretty much refused to address it saying the H6 is a 'whiny' engine. The right rear original equipment mug flap came loose and eventually fell off. The dealer first refused to replace unless I paid for part.(approx $70)I eventually convinced dealer part falling off not my fault..should be covered by warranty Replaced right rear mud flap and 2 mounting clips which had fallen off the car. They were ordered on the last visit. | ||
Jan 201129750 mi | Replaced power steering pump and resevoir. There is still some whining, especially at left and right limits, but it's not nearly as noticable or as loud. Took car to a different dealer than previous and again asked them to check the power-steering whining noise. Without hesitation, this dealer ordered new P/S pump and resevoir and will schedule a new visit when it comes in. Replaced power steering pump and resevoir. There is still some whining, especially at lefy and right limits, but it's not nearly as noticable or as loud. | ||
Feb 201133000 mi | Rattle in glovebox remains, especially when weather is cool. Also asked dealer to check buzzing in passenger door caused by speaker. Dealer says glovebox and passenger door interior panel were disassembled and insulation/padding applied. | ||
Mar 201137000 mi | Glovebox rattle had grown worse since last repair attempt. This time repair was successful. Latch screw was found to be loose. Cause of minor buzz in passenger door could not be repaired. It remains, however it is minor. | ||
Aug 201381000 miUS $45 | Passenger side visor broke, would not stay folded up. Glue inside had failed. Replaced it myself. | ||
Jan 201458200 miUS $30 | Bearing in non-tensioning idler pulley failed. It started whining, noise grew louder and more frequent. Replaced it myself with after-market pulley. |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Legacy in Virginia, United States Jun 2009 - Jun 2015 | |||
Jun 201026000 miUS $210 | Threw CEL. Intermittent, never got the code. Turned out the engine was way low on oil. The oil pressure light never came on. CEL has not returned however there is a persistent rattle @ 3k rpm. | ||
Oct 201037000 mi | Rattling in engine got worse, then much worse. Towed to dealer. At first said engine might be shot. Ended up needing a crank, 1 conn rod, and all the bearings in the bottom end, but not a complete short block. Somehow a tube in the airbox was broken as well, probably from the earlier attempt by the other shop. | ||
Jun 201583000 mi | oil was bone dry. Turns out that Subaru believes 1q/1000 miles is acceptable, even though their interval is a laughable 3750. The engine only holds 4q. |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru Legacy in Minnesota, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
Aug 201489500 mi | Leaky valve cover gaskets at only 89k miles. I don't plan on fixing it until it becomes more of an annoyance, and my pocket book can handle it. | ||
May 2015106000 miUS $1500 | Replaced both Valve and Head Gaskets- water pump, timing belt. | ||
Apr 2016130300 miUS $1800 | Valve seat was loose causing the car to misfire after lifters where adjusted (1st step in trying to resolve a ticking noise). Replaced head and leaking tensioner, still a little tick but not real noticeable. | ||
Oct 2016137500 mi | Passenger airbag recall. Replaced airbag inflator. Light is back on and will be going back to the shop. | ||
Jan 2017148300 miUS $400 | Replaced rear-passenger wheel bearing. | ||
Jul 2017160000 mi | Will occasionally throw a p420 (cat. conv.) code. When code is active the cruise control is disabled and the check engine light and traction control lights illuminate. I have not fixed the issue . . . it is possible that it is an 02 sensor as well. . . but it is intermittent so I have not brought it in yet. | ||
May 2018170000 miUS $80 | replaced both front end wheel bearings. |
Subaru Legacy in Oregon, United States Aug 2010 - Mar 2018 | |||
Oct 201773000 miUS $120 | Trunk torsion bar broke on one side and trunk lid would not easily lift. Replaced both torsion bars. | ||
Mar 201876306 miUS $2648 | Engine oil leak and coolant leak: Complete cylinder head gasket replacement with engine R&R. Includes all gaskets and seals, Subaru "770" STi turbo head gaskets, timing belt and all timing idler/tensioner components, water pump, spark plugs, thermostat+gasket, anti-freeze, synthetic engine oil/filter. Engine oil and coolant leak. Changed AVLS pressure switches. Updated design. Radiator replaced. Typical wear item and done while engine R&R work being done. Radiator hoses replacement x 2 Airbag light intermittently coming on, SRS code 26. Map light assembly rebuild. Corroded original battery. Replaced battery with Odyssey battery. |
Subaru Legacy in Michigan, United States Jun 2008 - May 2013 | |||
Oct 20081000 mi | Heater not blowing hot. repaired quickly and properly. Needed a sensor I believe. | ||
Mar 20096000 mi | Drivers door lock malfunctioned. Repaired no problem since. | ||
Jan 201016500 mi | Brake warning light came on. Vehicle needed a new brake fluid reservoir. Part ordered (late December)installed 1-13-10. Loaner provided. Repair took roughly two hours. Picked up the vehicle about 11:30 a.m. Brake reservoir replaced earlier. Warning light returned but it seems warning light was for tire pressure not brakes. Told in cold weather tire warning light comes on prematurely (only down 3 lbs. pressure). Told this was a common problem. Brake warning light came on. Vehicle needed new brake fluid reservoir. Part ordered in late December. Repair done 1-13-10. Loaner provided. Repair completed in two hours. Picked up vehicle at 11:30 a.m. | ||
Apr 201132000 mi | front sway bar bushings need replacement. parts ordered. Also loose center arm rest was repaired on this visit (under warranty) | ||
Jun 201134000 mi | previous bushing replacement did not resolve noise. follow-up diagnosed strut problem and this was replaced which has cured the problem. | ||
Dec 201140000 mi | 3 tires losing air. No leaks in the tires or wheel problems were found. Update: new tires fixed problem. |
Subaru Legacy in Virginia, United States Jul 2017 - May 2019 | |||
Mar 201859000 miUS $600 | Front control arm bushings needed replaced. |
Subaru Legacy in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2015 | |||
Dec 201467000 miUS $4000 | failed connecting rod bearing |
Subaru Legacy in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2014 - Jun 2014 | |||
May 201453900 miUS $350 | There was a strong smell from leaking/burning fluid. The dealer said it was a leaking radiator. They replaced the radiator. |
Subaru Legacy in Virginia, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
Dec 200912000 mi | Steering wheel creaks, one rattle from the dashboard, and one rattle from passenger side door. Could not replicate at dealer. |
Subaru Legacy in Michigan, United States Jun 2009 - Jul 2012 | |||
Sep 20095000 mi | The center armrest cover detached. Dealer repaired, and stated that it was just a few loose screws. | ||
Jan 201017800 mi | One of the door sensors broke because the seat belt jammed the sensor when door was closed. |
Subaru Legacy in Washington, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
Feb 201654600 miUS $428 | Excessive interior condensation on windows impaired visibility during cold, wet temperatures. Had to clear inside of front window with squeegee into order to drive. Sunroof drain tubes were cleared but did not remedy problem completely. | ||
Mar 201655000 miUS $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. | ||
Nov 201764000 miUS $18 | Headlight bulb failed on passenger side and was replaced today. | ||
Jan 202074529 miUS $765 | Power steering pump assembly was replaced. Parts were $585.00; labor was $238.00 | ||
Feb 202279802 miUS $5000 | Oil leaking from cracks in engine and head gaskets |
Subaru Legacy in Florida, United States Jul 2009 - Jul 2013 | |||
Jun 201233000 mi | New Compressor |
Subaru Legacy in Alabama, United States Jul 2015 - Jul 2015 | |||
Jul 201565000 miUS $60 | Heat shield around exhaust was rattling at 1400 rpm. Removed heat shield. |
Subaru Legacy in Delaware, United States Nov 2010 - Oct 2016 | |||
Jun 201117000 mi | car had water leak onto interior passenger side. interior filter had not been replaced in the past. also two rims bent. not happy with CPO inspection. | ||
Jul 201223500 miUS $100 | ac wasn't cooling adequately. | ||
Jun 201332000 miUS $650 | front brakes. rear door wouldn't lock (cables not connected). 30.000 mile service, recall | ||
Apr 201440000 miUS $600 | shield under car became loose | ||
Dec 201447000 mi | power steering pump was leaking. It was replaced | ||
Jan 201641000 miUS $608 | passenger front bearing replaced. Tech stated that it was worn. |
Subaru Legacy in New York, United States Sep 2012 - Oct 2012 | |||
Oct 201228000 mi | A front airbag sensor needed to be replaced because the airbag light in the dash intermittently lit up when driving. |
Subaru Legacy in Utah, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jan 20107399 mi | Replace transmission cooler line - fitting damaged or cross-threaded during manufacturing causing fluid leak. | ||
Sep 201219000 mi | Cooling system - radiator cap was replaced under warranty by the dealer. |
Subaru Legacy in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2017 | |||
Apr 201698000 miUS $2150 | head gaskets. timing belt, tensioner, water pump, two serpentine belts, spark plugs and spark plug wires... |
Subaru Legacy in Michigan, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
Nov 201025000 mi | Wind noise from windsheild at highway speeds. Windsheild was pulled and installed with new seal on the outside of windsheild. | ||
May 201676400 miUS $70 | Parking Brake Issue | ||
Feb 201898000 miUS $2000 | Timing Belt, Water Pump, Seals, Belts, Spark Plugs, Wires, Filters, and one of the Cams. |
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Subaru Legacy in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2011 - Nov 2011 | |||
Oct 201158280 mi | muffler noise, baffles in muffler vibrating, replaced one muffler, then 2nd of twin mufflers same problem. found catalytic converter disintegrating blowing chunks into mufflers. Manufacturer eventually replacd 2nd mufflr +catalytic convert air bag dash light came on intermittently. dealer replaced sensor still came on for awhile but eventually went out. |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru Legacy in Manitoba, Canada Aug 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jul 201665100 mi | Front catalytic convertor failed and was replaced. Evidence it had be welded several times to correct the issue. Mass air flow sensor needed cleaning. | ||
Sep 201665720 miC $900 | Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve failed and required replacement | ||
Jun 201769440 miC $1000 | Front anti-sway bar end links replaced and rear shocks replaced. | ||
Apr 201873780 miC $590 | Power steering belt needed tightening and power steering fluid changed. Front, inner CV boots replaced. Lower radiator hose clamp was leaking and replaced at the same time. | ||
Sep 2021113460 miC $1400 | Tie-rod ends, lower control arms replaced. New battery as well. |
turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
Subaru Legacy in Colorado, United States Dec 2014 - Aug 2015 | |||
Jan 2015US $1000 | Catastrophic turbo failure. Turbo replaced. | ||
Mar 2015108000 miUS $700 | Replaced all 4 struts and tophats. |
Subaru Legacy in Minnesota, United States Jun 2010 - Aug 2018 | |||
Feb 201040000 miUS $250 | air intake manifold gasket changed-in cold weather the check engine light would come on due to shrinkage of the gaskets and entrance of unmeasured air-replaced with aftermarket,more elastic in low temp gaskets with no further issues. | ||
Jun 2014106000 miUS $200 | Car/fuel pump stop working due to loss of electrical power-faulty contact under a seat. Contact was only partially made from factory,never pushed until the end/click.Contact reestablished with resolution of problem. | ||
Apr 2017172000 miUS $100 | Left rear bearing | ||
Aug 2018197000 miUS $4500 | engine failed completely,replaced with used JDM engine |
Subaru Legacy in Nebraska, United States May 2012 - Oct 2018 | |||
Jan 201368700 miUS $554 | Intake Manifold Gaskets were faulty. Spark plugs were changed out for the 60K service | ||
Feb 201466000 miUS $505 | Replaced the worn-out clutch with the OEM STi clutch and flywheel due to them being more robust than the stock OEM LGT spec.B parts. | ||
May 201577100 miUS $42 | Power Steering pump was "burped". | ||
Sep 201689000 miUS $127 | Driver's side suspension was clunking when going over bumps or "curb driveways". I replaced the sway bar endlinks but the problem remained. It turned out to be the lower ball joint. | ||
Dec 201691000 miUS $30 | Passenger side main beam headlight went out. I replaced both sides with new Sylvania Silver Star Ultra bulbs. | ||
Feb 201793000 miUS $98 | New rear pads required. |
Subaru Legacy in Michigan, United States Sep 2012 - Mar 2018 | |||
Oct 201267200 miUS $180 | The O2 sensor tripped the check engine light after a trip to Virginia. It is the second time we have had to replace an O2 sensor after a long trip. | ||
Feb 201383400 mi | The map/navigation is not working on the display. The error reads "The DVD is not a Map DVD." We have not changed anything to create the error, it just came up one day when I went to use the navigation. | ||
May 201396000 mi | The navigation wasn't working. Found that there was a burned DVD in the system rather than an original Subaru DVD. Replacement costs $600. | ||
Feb 2014110300 miUS $350 | We had to replace the MAC sensor. The problem was indicated by the "check engine" light, poor performance and poor gas mileage. | ||
Dec 2014135000 miUS $3400 | Intermittent Check Engine Light warning. Misfire on cylinders 1 and 4, poor performance including running rough, poor gas mileage and backfiring, compression was leaking from Cylinder 4 into Cylinder 1. Replaced head gaskets and valves. | ||
Sep 2016165000 miUS $200 | Repair exhaust leak. | ||
Oct 2016166700 miUS $300 | Replaced worn wheel bearing on right rear. | ||
Mar 2018186000 miUS $1900 | The turbo went out. The car was towed to the shop who replaced the turbo. Unfortunately, during the test drive metal shavings were thrown into the engine. The engine is not repairable. |
turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru Legacy in Minnesota, United States Nov 2011 - Nov 2017 | |||
Dec 201166000 miUS $200 | Right front hub & bearing replaced Variable Valve Solenoid replaced | ||
Jul 201491500 miUS $120 | Leak from cam and crank seals. Replaced cam and crank seals. Passenger side inner axle boot leaking grease onto exhaust causing a burning smell. Replaced inner CV axle boot. | ||
Mar 2015103000 miUS $559 | replaced both front wheel bearings | ||
Apr 2015104000 miUS $687 | radiator seam failed causing coolant to leak | ||
May 2017127040 miUS $897 | Left front axle boot was torn, axle shaft was damaged and pulled out of differential. Replaced front left axle. |
Subaru Legacy in Nova Scotia, Canada Jan 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
Mar 200914880 mi | Clanking and wheezing noise from front end over large bumps. Anti-roll bar bushings gone. Replaced under warranty. | ||
Sep 200922320 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. | ||
Feb 201026040 mi | Front sway bar bushings noisy again. Same problem as this exact time last year. Dealer replaced under warranty with "new" design. Said the same thing a year ago. Unable to tell me if this new design same as the "new" design they put on a year ago. | ||
Nov 201144640 mi | Rear trailing arm bushings replaced, left plus right. Noticed by mechanic when installing snow tires. I had not noticed, but car now steers, rather than rides, better. Warranty till 100,000 km in Canada. | ||
Dec 201145260 mi | Replaced driver's side front anti-roll bar end link and associated bushing(s), due to clanking sound from front. | ||
Nov 201357660 miC $158 | Provincial safety inspection (every two years) found right front stabilizer bar end link worn out. Replaced. No other problems. Repair price $85 part, $50 labour, plus tax. | ||
May 201459520 miC $910 | Rusted out transmission cooler lines.Refused to let me drive car! Rubber hose end connectors took a week to arrive. Dealer offered loaner Impreza for entire duration at no charge. Accepted gratefully. Job performed at quoted initial price. Rear trailing arm bushings gone. New ones pressed in both sides. Repair carried out while waiting for trans cooler lines, would have been done same day. Repair cost noted includes both repairs. | ||
Jul 201460640 miC $500 | Replaced integral hub wheel bearing left rear. Finally, a repair that was expected, as all LGTs seem to suffer this fate. | ||
Nov 201463240 miC $905 | This time the left front wheel bearing hub. | ||
Feb 201563860 miC $80 | Replace serpentine belt | ||
Nov 201565720 miC $302 | Replaced rear sway bar bushings and link, $228. Welded on a new exhaust hanger, $74. | ||
Sep 201668200 miC $735 | Replace center of exhaust system Y at indy shop because dealer refused to do it. Replaced charcoal canister because car would not start after refueling. After repair went to gas station filled up. No change, utter failure of diagnosis and repair by dealer. Returned and some gas plus vacuum line replaced. Still no good. | ||
Oct 201668300 miC $1150 | dealer kept car provided free loaner and fixed fuel system. Took two additional visits to previous report. Rear shocks both leaked out and made handling awful. No Subaru replacements available for 8 year old car (!), so dealer procured aftermarket and replaced during 5 day fuel system marathon. Cost negotiated into fuel system repair debacle | ||
May 201770268 miC $800 | Replace seized left front caliper Pillow bushings replaced both front side lower control arms | ||
Aug 201771920 miC $650 | Replace left rear wheel bearing. Reweld radiator support. |
Subaru Legacy in New York, United States Feb 2013 - Mar 2013 | |||
Mar 201369000 miUS $200 | 4th wheel bearing replacement (all 4 wheels) |
Subaru Legacy in Texas, United States Dec 2011 - Apr 2015 | |||
Jan 201546300 mi | Timing Belt Idler Pulley seized and caused major engine damage. Cylinder head send to machine shop, new valves, water pump, timing belt, etc. Took over a month to get repaired due to Subaru not wanting to honor the warranty. | ||
Mar 201573000 mi | AC was not cooling |
Subaru Legacy in California, United States Jun 2016 - May 2019 | |||
Mar 201686976 miUS $3100 | 90K service: Brake pads, new tires, power steering fluid, coolant replacement, V belt, recall, oil change transmission mount CV boots | ||
Jun 2017101341 miUS $1100 | radiator hoses replacement, firming up a little. There was no sign of impending failure so it was strictly preventative. |
Subaru Legacy in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2008 - Jan 2012 | |||
Jan 20098200 mi | Scratched instrument cluster plastic cover, came like that when I got the car at ~5000 miles off of dealer demo. Dealer replaced for free |
Subaru Legacy in Maine, United States Dec 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
Jul 20071000 mi | loose center brake light, misaligned glove box, malfunctioning instrument cluster - clock not working, door interior panel loose, cloth piece under seat missing gromets. | ||
Jan 20087000 mi | Radio and climate unit would periodically go blank, yet still function to an extent. To fix it the car would need to be shut off and restarted. Radio was replaced under warranty. |
turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Legacy in New York, United States Jan 2008 - Apr 2011 | |||
Sep 200824000 mi | 2 clips were broken on an interior trim piece -- fully covered under warranty. |
Subaru Legacy in California, United States Dec 2010 - Sep 2018 | |||
Jan 201131000 mi | Headlights burned out |
Subaru Legacy in Ontario, Canada Jan 2008 - Jul 2015 | |||
Feb 2008620 mi | Starter failed and was replaced (with 200km's on a brand new car!!). | ||
Feb 201158900 miC $300 | Rough idle on cold startup. Failed emissions test. Cleaned injectors and throttle body. | ||
Jul 201165800 mi | Oil was leaking slowly making a mess on my driveway. Turns out it was a recall. Dealer replaced turbo tube free of charge. | ||
Sep 201169440 miC $100 | AC drain tube was clogged and draining into interior of car. Drain tube was cleared and re-installed. | ||
Oct 201293700 miC $400 | Loud noise coming from front-left of vehicle while driving. Front-left wheel bearing assembly replaced. A/C drain hose was blocked and drain water was entering in passenger foot well. 2nd time this has happened. Subaru repaired it free of charge. | ||
May 2013107260 mi | Front passenger side wheel bearing replaced (worn). Sway bar links replaced. CV boots cracked and seeping grease. | ||
Jun 2013110360 mi | Front and rear driver side wheel bearings replaced | ||
Dec 2013120900 miC $400 | Cylinder 3 misfire. Ignition coil pack was the cause... replaced both as well as all four spark plugs for good measure. Rough idle when 0 degrees celcius or colder right after blue engine temp light turned off. Intake manifold o-rings shrink when cold, allowing unmetered air into cylinder and runs lean. Replaced with larger OEM o-rings (part# #14035AA492). | ||
Feb 2014124000 miC $600 | Cylinder 2 misfire. Replaced ignition coil on remaining 3 cylinders. Worn cv joint needed replacement. | ||
May 2014130200 miC $450 | Worn wheel bearing... Replaced. | ||
Jun 2014132060 miC $220 | Cylinder 2 misfire on warm restart. Replaced fuel injector. | ||
Sep 2014137020 mi | Oil supply pipe to the turbocharger corroded and leaked oil. Related to Subaru recall # WVF-16 (transport cda# 2008333). | ||
Jul 2015153140 mi | Emissions error P2443. Secondary air valve stuck in the closed position. |
Subaru Legacy in New York, United States Apr 2016 - Jun 2017 | |||
Nov 2016124000 miUS $420 | Taken in for noise. Bad wheel bearings. | ||
Jan 2017 | Power steering judder and noise. I was told that the car needed a new power steering pump, which would cost $700.00. I replaced the o-ring at the top of the pump myself. Noise and juddering went away. |
Subaru Legacy in Florida, United States Jan 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
May 20086000 miUS $800 | Bent struts | ||
Jun 20086000 miUS $1000 | Replaced struts. | ||
Jan 200920000 mi | During previous clutch repair, dealership broke two turbocharger heat shields and various attaching bolts. Mechanic at the dealer didn't feel like putting the parts back on. |
Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2009 - Dec 2011 | |||
Dec 200936000 mi | Wheels were showing corrosion around center caps. Driver's door sill showed corrosion on it. Both being taken care of by Subaru. | ||
Mar 201161000 miUS $400 | Airbag harness connecting to passenger side went bad. |
Subaru Legacy in Virginia, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2015 | |||
Jun 2015 | Random stumbling on acceleration. Replaced O2 sensors but problem persisted. |
245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru Legacy in Virginia, United States Apr 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
Oct 200810000 mi | Check engine light came on but no codes found at shop, everything seems fine. | ||
Jun 201041000 miUS $250 | Steering rack & pinion all three seals cracked and leaking PS fluid. Seals probably defective from new, rack & pinion replaced under extended warranty. |
Subaru Legacy in Ontario, Canada Jul 2007 - Dec 2012 | |||
Oct 2007820 mi | First of three unsuccessful attempts to fix wind noise. This involved first ordering a new weather seal, then trying to play with mirror gaskets and adjusting of window angle – all to no avail. | ||
Dec 20071240 mi | Second of three unsuccessful attempts to fix wind noise. | ||
Feb 20081860 mi | Third of three unsuccessful attempts to fix wind noise. | ||
Jul 20086200 mi | Wind noise caused by faulty gusset not holding window onto door seal. Gusset replaced with updated model, I was told. |
Subaru Legacy in California, United States Nov 2009 - Sep 2018 | |||
Dec 200917500 mi | Harsh/delayed shifts between 2nd and 3rd gears. Repair was covered under Subaru service bulletin (16-72-07) via South Coast Subaru Dealership in Costa Mesa, CA. | ||
Jul 201236300 mi | Replaced faulty seatbelt buckle (rear passenger, driver's side). | ||
Mar 201886000 miUS $1500 | Steering pump failed. |
Subaru Legacy in Oregon, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2012 | |||
May 201237000 mi | small continuous oil leak; dealer believed drain plug was warped. wasn't sure if it was previous owner-caused or if it was the subaru recall. easy fix. |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States May 2007 - Jun 2010 | |||
Aug 200928000 mi | Noise in morning when turning(low power steering fluid). Gear assembly replaced under warranty. |
Subaru Legacy in Illinois, United States Jan 2008 - Apr 2010 | |||
Sep 200810000 mi | Shifter trim popped out. Also, passenger side door was loose and squeaking. | ||
Jul 200919000 mi | Front left wheel bearing went bad. ... this may or may not have been related to a curb bashing from drifting in the winter. |
Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2015 - Oct 2021 | |||
Jun 2016123000 miUS $385 | Clutch release bearing was noisy and started to fail. Replaced clutch release bearing | ||
Jan 2017132000 miUS $16 | Replaced rear brake pads. | ||
Mar 2018151000 miUS $130 | replaced rear struts | ||
Jan 2020186000 miUS $325 | Replace front cv joint boots repair tire leak - seal leaking around rim | ||
Apr 2020210000 miUS $300 | Replaced Catalytic converter |
Subaru Legacy in Tennessee, United States Jun 2012 - Aug 2016 | |||
Jul 2015146000 miUS $450 | Had to replace front control arms. | ||
Sep 2015150000 miUS $2000 | The head gaskets have a an oil leak and they need to remove the hg to put in a new seal between the head gaskets and engine block. This will cost $2500 at Subaru dealer and about $1500 to 2000 at an independent shop. I have not done it yet. |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru Legacy in New York, United States Nov 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
Jan 20098000 mi | Remote start reprograming to the keys. |
Subaru Legacy in Texas, United States Feb 2008 - Jun 2009 |
Subaru Legacy in Maryland, United States Jun 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
Oct 20082000 mi | Check engine warning light and ABS light came on. | ||
Dec 20083000 mi | CEL lit, replaced sensor. | ||
Jan 201434300 mi | Exterior trim on windshield came off. Reattached with glue. | ||
Aug 201662500 miUS $130 | Engine sensor light on. They say it was due to gas cap being loose. Hope it doesn't happen again. | ||
Jun 201875000 miUS $50 | Alignment |
Subaru Legacy in Louisiana, United States Feb 2008 - Aug 2009 | |||
Mar 20081000 mi | Asked to check rough idle and slight miss at low rpm. Could not duplicate. Seems powertrain management was reprogrammed for '08 and changes driveability. Exterior trim moulding out of place/loose. Sent to a glass shop where the moulding was glued to the body. | ||
Apr 200926000 mi | Car has an intermittant miss or stumble on very low rpm, light acceleration and seems to shift into overdrive too soon (around 25-29mph) and it also has a bucking/bumping when rolling in traffic at very low speeds (under 5mph or less) & has rough upshifts Unusually loud knock/jerk sound comes from front suspension/steering rack area when turning at very low speed on uneven surface like pavement and gravel. Dealer says it may be the ps hoses hitting; but they do not see a problem. Car still does this today Trim panels on the fuel and trunk release come loose each time one of the knobs are pulled causing the knobs to stay up until pushed back down. New knobs and trim panels are on order. Rattle at base of A-pillar...the corner where dash meets windshield on drivers side. Dealer could not duplicate the problem because it mostly occurs when the outside temperature is cool or in the morning. | ||
May 200926000 mi | Fuel and trunk release knobs replaced. Trim panel under knobs replaced. Note: Knobs no longer stick when pulled; but trim panel still does not stay snapped in place due to carpet being too tight in this area. | ||
Jul 200931000 mi | Mud/splash deflectors located in front of the 2 rear wheels had become loose and eventually fell off the car. Both flaps and mounting hardware were replaced. Knocking sound when turning at low speed on uneven surface. Outcome: They said this was a normal condition- even a Subaru rep drove it and said this was normal and that Outbacks do it too. Solved by trading car for a 2009. Erratic shifts and annoying jerky downshifts usually on hard braking (automatic). Outcome: Transmission fluid and filter were changed and the powertrain control's learning was reset. But the Subaru rep also said this behavior was normal. |
Subaru Legacy in Colorado, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
May 201135000 miUS $500 | Basic 35000 mile maintenance; transmission jerking at stops, computer "retrain" of transmission | ||
Oct 201138000 miUS $70 | Had to relearn the computer to the transmission; was having hard down shift when coming to a full stop. | ||
Mar 201579000 miUS $600 | Replace cv boot during brake job | ||
Apr 201579700 mi | After cv boot axle replacement car vibrates while stopped but in drive. Attempts made to clean sensors causing low idle when in drive but stopped. Attempts failed to fix problem. | ||
Jun 201583000 miUS $500 | Fix prior problem by having brake shop install OEM axles to stop vibrations while stopped but in drive. This fixed the vibration issue. | ||
May 201692400 miUS $300 | Passenger airbag recall replacement. Also airbag sensor in the passenger seat was replaced, had been failing intermittently. | ||
Oct 201697000 miUS $3 | Power steering o-ring was leaking | ||
Apr 2018114000 miUS $925 | During collision repair, I had rust spots on the roof also repaired. The original paint was failing in spots on the roof and showed signs of more failures, beginnings of future rusting. |
Subaru Legacy in New York, United States Oct 2013 - Apr 2020 | |||
Aug 201473300 miUS $160 | The heat shield under the engine rusted and was making a bad rattle sound. Local Subaru mechanic replaced it and noise went away. | ||
Feb 201890000 miUS $300 | One wheel bearing went bad. Suspect due to ice damage. | ||
Apr 202093 miUS $75 | Replaced headlights (one burnt out). |
Subaru Legacy in Ontario, Canada Jan 2013 - Dec 2016 | |||
Sep 201691760 miC $550 | Leaking rocker cover gasket |
Subaru Legacy in Washington, United States Jun 2014 - Apr 2017 | |||
Aug 201499600 mi | Air conditioning was poor. Found condenser was leaking. Replaced and rexharged. Alternator was working, but noisy. Replaced it. | ||
Feb 2015109000 miUS $600 | Replaced inner joint and boots(AKA: "DOJ"/Dual Offset Joint / inner CV joints). Note that the car is originally from the well-salted Northeast, and wasn't well maintained. Not sure if that's significant with this repair. | ||
Jul 2015116000 miUS $680 | Power Steering pump seized. | ||
Mar 2016130000 miUS $140 | Rusted section of exhaust pipe replaced. Car is from the east coast. | ||
Dec 2016147000 miUS $1196 | Replaced power steering rack and tow set Replaced radiator & related parts (water pump, hoses, etc). $1000+- (part of another repair) Resealed the engine. Head gasket leak was the primary problem. $2092 | ||
Apr 2017151 miUS $1100 | Went to Firestone for routine alignment after putting on summer tires. I asked them to diagnose and repair a "clunk" I heard whenever going over bumps. It was a broken tie rod (as I recall). When trying to remove the part, the bolt head broke off leaving the rest of the bolt still inside. They had to remove the entire assembly and send it in to a machine shop to be drilled out and repaired via Helicoil. |
Subaru Legacy in Montana, United States Nov 2016 - Dec 2016 | |||
Dec 2016127000 miUS $1098 | General belt replacement, 2 cv joints, transmission flush, steering belt, ac belt |
Subaru Legacy in New York, United States Jul 2009 - May 2010 | |||
Aug 200942000 mi | Replaced 02 sensors, also had routine maintenance done while in the shop. Great service, even loaned us a new car, can't say much good about the selling dealer. All service was performed by another dealer of the same brand auto. Replaced cat sensor |
Subaru Legacy in Texas, United States - Nov 2008 | |||
Nov 200811000 mi | Gas cap retention string broken. Replaced under warranty. |
Subaru Legacy in New York, United States Aug 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
Aug 201378000 mi | Engine shuts off while driving Airbag light comes on intermittenly Radio does not turn on | ||
Dec 201380000 miUS $80 | Faulty leaking tire pressure monitor |
Subaru Legacy in New York, United States Dec 2017 - Apr 2018 | |||
Jan 201885000 miUS $1600 | Had both front wheel bearings replaced as well as front rotors. And all 4 brake pads |
Subaru Legacy in Rhode Island, United States Mar 2010 - Jul 2011 | |||
Jul 201023800 mi | Oil was leaking slowly from the oil pan seal. Balise Subaru resealed the oil pan with super three bond. I was under the car checking things out as I do on occasion, to identify potential problems. | ||
Jan 201129000 mi | Three of four screws for dealer installed genuine Subaru arm rest fell out. Dealer replaced part opposed to replacing lost screws. The right side mirror was also replaced. The mirror case was moving slightly on the pivot. | ||
Feb 201129000 mi | A few very small pin holes(porous)on the underside of the engine short block. Due to a factory defect in the engine casting. Minimal oil seepage, never added, between 3000 mile oil changes. Dealer replaced short block. |
Subaru Legacy in Utah, United States Apr 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
Mar 201267000 mi | Bad head gaskets Had to replace a bad catalytic converter. |
Subaru Legacy in Colorado, United States Oct 2011 - Sep 2017 | |||
Feb 201631000 mi | Right brake light was out. Replaced at dealership. |
Subaru Legacy in New Brunswick, Canada May 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
Jun 201170060 miC $457 | Replaced rear control arm bushings. TSB. If I had the car checked over before exceeding 100m km., repair would have been covered under warranty. |
Subaru Legacy in Ohio, United States Aug 2010 - May 2014 | |||
Oct 201028000 mi | Noticed a whining/gear-like noise during acceleration above 40mph. Dealer diagnosed the problem as being a faulty front differential. Was told it was safe to drive and repair parts ordered under original warranty. | ||
Nov 201029000 mi | Installed new front diff gears only to realize problem was in the transmission. Special ordered new transmission parts (hence long repair time) and fixed the transmission. Loud whine gone, but new softer whine now. Returning to dealer. | ||
Dec 201030000 mi | Under consultation from area Subaru tech, the dealership replaced the entire transmission and both front axle half-shafts. Finally,... the sound is gone. | ||
Jan 201131000 mi | Passenger side low beam headlamp burned out and then the driver side low beam headlamp burned out 5 days later. Both headlamps were replaced under warranty. | ||
Jun 201140000 mi | Noticed low rumble/growl from front of car. Dealer replaced a front wheel bearing under warranty. Noise gone. Clicking popping noise from driver seat when turning to the left. Was told that's just how it is. | ||
Feb 201366300 mi | Computer reported P0240 (catalyst below efficiency) error code. After returning a 2nd time to verify the error, they replaced the front cat, air/fuel mixture sensor, and oxygen sensor. |
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual AWD
Subaru Legacy in Sweden Apr 2008 - Oct 2012 | |||
Feb 201246500 mi$100 | Seat heater adjustment knob wasn't working properly. According to mechanic there was a connection problem, solved by tweaking the pins to make sure the cable was firmly attached. | ||
Jun 201250840 mi$2866 | Brake pads were in contact with rotor, calipers needed refurbishing. |
245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru Legacy in New Zealand Dec 2014 - Jan 2018 | |||
Sep 201589900 mi$400 | Bushes were worn and needed replacement. | ||
Jan 2016$300 | Rear passenger side window motor had failed |
Engine not specified
Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2015 - Oct 2016 | |||
May 201687600 mi | Had the head gasket replace. |
turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru Legacy in Singapore Feb 2014 - Oct 2017 | |||
May 201460360 mi | Sensors dirty causing various indicators to flash on the headboard. | ||
Jan 2015$1290 | Front shock absorbers worn out making metallic sound whenever the car goes over uneven surfaces or a hump. Engine mounting worn causing oil to leak and might also contribute to some rotary sound while csr is idling. | ||
Mar 201575020 mi$450 | Left CV joint worn out and was repaired. Gear box mounting worn out causing noise when turning the steering wheel. Replaced mounting and noise disappear. | ||
Dec 201584320 mi$150 | Power transmission belt broken. Replaced new one. | ||
Apr 201687500 mi$350 | Radiator leaked due to crack on the rubber parts. |
Subaru Legacy in Manitoba, Canada Feb 2011 - Jul 2022 | |||
Mar 201125626 miC $264 | Computers and sensors - engine, transmission, and drivetrain, repair | ||
Jun 201128576 miC $21 | sunroof gasket fell off and I re-glued with 3M weather strip glue (good stuff). Lots of glue left over for next job. 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. 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. sunroof gasket fell off and I re-glued with 3M weather strip glue ( good stuff). Lots of glue left over for next job. | ||
Apr 201348140 miC $240 | Rear oxy sensor kaput. 2nd time in 2 years, 35,000kms. Each lasted 40,000kms. First one took 4 yrs and second 2 years. These things are problematic. The turbo has a history of repeated failures. It may be related to cold winters. 200 km later Rear oxy sensor again. These things can be reset with a good code reader and it takes 5 minutes or less. This time light back on in 2 km. Humidity seems to be a problem. Replaced sensor. | ||
Feb 201453320 miC $50 | The linkage between the shifter arm and the tranny is quite exposed and it slowly began to seize up with dirt and corrosion. A lot of WD40, compressed air, and elbow grease freed it up so that grease could be liberally sprayed at the joints. | ||
Dec 201570680 miC $483 | Front Left wheel bearing replaced | ||
Mar 201673160 miC $350 | left rear wheel bearing difficult to change due to corrosion. Other side front and rear noisy: will need to be changed in near future. Rear brake failure due to corrosion of brake line near right rear wheel. The recall to stop corrosion had been done. This point of corrosion is well know. The plastic envelope over the pipe is absent at the attachment clamp. | ||
May 201674260 miC $350 | 3rd wheel bearing in 6 months. Used a jobber bearing ( National ) rather than Subaru to save over 100$. | ||
Aug 201676880 mi | Timing belt. Also crankshaft front oil seal due to slight not previously visible leak. No oil needed between changes. | ||
Sep 201676880 miC $170 | Replaced centre gasket in exhaust system | ||
Feb 201888040 miC $700 | Replaced front calipers due to wear of the rubber bellows. Pads wore to the point that the rotor wore through the bellows. No indication of wear was heard, Aren't the pads/shims etc supposed to screech just before it is too late? There is a finger as part of the pad installation. Isn't it supposed to scratch the rotor as a wear out warning ? | ||
Mar 201889280 miC $700 | Failure of rubber bushing in the rear suspension. | ||
Feb 201997 miC $200 | 1 boot was changed. Shop did a very careful job. Link bushing was shot therefore the links were replaced | ||
Apr 201998270 miC $600 | The subi dealer found the secondary air injection valve on the driver's side siezed closed and quoted $1,100 to replace it. No guarantee would be offered other than this will happen again and it can be expected to happen on the other side too. It will cost an extra $300 for the other side because the intake manifold will have to be removed for access. I was told it was due to corrossion caused by bad design. I found a shop in Montreal that would remove the entire system including the two vaves and the pump for $600 and the guarantee that the problem would not repeat and that the car would pass emission testing because that is done on a warm engine. The system functions for less than a minute as part of the cold start-up sequence. | ||
Jul 2019102 miC $50 | After the new downpipe and tune mod, upon a cold start the engine rpm was way over 1500 and a growling noise occured. It was intermittant and could not be reproduced at will. Neither the dealer or the tuner could find anything. The noise and high rpm lasted less than 30 secs and then everything went back to normal. After many months of scratching my head I was able to associate the noise to the functionning of the tumble valve, a sort of choke only used at cold start-up. After a disconnect of the batery it took a few days to reappear. Something was being registered in the ECM while running that was erased by disconnecting the battery. I was able to control what was being registed by pulling the fuse to the ECM and resetting the ECM memory back to its base mode. The engine has two modes: the base mode as set by the factory and a running mode that is constantly adjusting the map to what is actually happening. I believe that the growling noise was caused by too high an air flow through the tumble valve causing it to vibrate. That could have led to a failure and injestion of pieces of the valve or blocking of air flow. It seems to be under control now and I have installed a switch in the power to the ECM so I can reset it whenever I wish. | ||
Sep 201999 miC $200 | I replaced a number of heat shields on the exhaust system. | ||
Oct 2019100 miC $270 | The ventilation fan was replaced as the lower bearing was shot. It was rusty due to a bad design which did not have a drain hole where the lower bearing sits. I drilled a small hole in the housing of the new one to prevent a replay of this stupid failure. | ||
Aug 2020109 miC $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. | ||
Sep 2020102 miC $350 | After several years of annual brake maintence in order to avoid siezed pistons and pins I experienced a dragging brake on the front right whilst on a trip away from home. Did not like that. Upon inspection I found a seized piston there and on further inspection both the rear calipers were found to have seized slider pins. I replace all three calipers myself. | ||
Jul 2022119040 miC $2175 | Replaced the gas tank, filler pipe, and tank straps. Dealer wanted to scrap the car or $5000 for the work, Mr Muffler wanted $3500. Bought new stands to get the car high enough to comfortably work under it in my driveway. Researched youtube Google, and Subi for how to go about it. Subi requires disassembly of most of the rear suspension/sub frame and use of a transmission jack which I do not have. Youtube has a guy who "works smarter not harder". His method leaves all the rear stuff, frame suspension in the car while he swings it down on the trailing arms. I came up with my smarter way as I did not want to stress the old trailing arm bushings. The 4 major bolts holding the sub frame in place were temporarily replaced by 4 threaded rods with one nut each. After detaching the trailing arm brackets, three bolts each, and the lower shock bolts, one bolt each, the sub frame came straight down on the threaded rods as the nuts descended the rods. It worked very well and I had loads of space. The tank was removed and replaced using my floor jack. The rear backing plates were falling apart and the drum brake were extremely rusted. To change the backing plate required removing and replacing the wheel bearings. It was an expensive job and removing bearings can be very difficult. Many rusted nuts and bolts can be encountered. |
Subaru Legacy in Oregon, United States Jun 2017 - Jan 2022 | |||
Jan 2022160000 miUS $560 | Worn lower control arm bushings. Replaced lower control arms with new since it was the same price as replacing bushings. |
175-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Legacy in New Zealand Nov 2008 - Apr 2017 | |||
Jan 201222940 mi | Replaced low beam and interior light bulb. | ||
Jul 201327280 mi$16800 | Battery was run flat, and when recharged was deemed old and to be replaced. | ||
Feb 201428600 mi$23 | Headlight bulb failed and needed to be replaced | ||
Jul 201431000 mi | cruise control not working - spiral cable suspected. No repair undertaken. Attachment for screen below back window broken. | ||
May 201535540 mi$44 | headlight bulb replaced. |
Subaru Legacy in Manitoba, Canada Sep 2011 - May 2015 | |||
Feb 201274500 miC $30 | Hood latch became loose and a small part disappeared. replaced entire latch mechanism. | ||
Oct 201288840 miC $60 | Replace hood release mechanism. | ||
Aug 2013105400 miC $160 | Run gps and phone charger...battery had to be replaced. | ||
Jun 2014122760 miC $450 | Worn sensors. | ||
Sep 2014127720 miC $200 | Catalytic converter throws codes. Quote $2300 so delayed repair. Fixed myself by changing gas. Cost: $0. | ||
May 2015134540 miC $500 | Shift linkage broke. Bearing seized and joint broke. While waiting for repair I decided to trade my vehicle for newer forester. Higher clearance makes, boat launch easier. |
175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru Legacy in Alberta, Canada Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Apr 201041540 miC $225 | Broken left rear sway bar (stabilizer link bar) |
Subaru Legacy in North Carolina, United States Apr 2012 - Dec 2015 | |||
Apr 2013114963 miUS $498 | Front inner CV boot was split. Replaced the whole axle assembly. Both front lower control arm bushings were split. These were replaced. Both front lower control arm bushings were split. These were replaced. Front inner CV boot was split. Replaced the whole axle assembly. | ||
Feb 2014132900 miUS $50 | Gas pump cuts out when filling tank unless pump limited to a slow flow. After a bit of diagnostics, they concluded that the valve that is on top of the gas tank (and part it) is causing the problems and has to be replaced (about $1000). Gaskets claimed by mechanic to be leaking. Estimated cost to repair is about $1600. | ||
May 2014138300 miUS $265 | A boot on front passenger axle had ripped. Axle was replaced. A boot on front passenger axle had ripped. Axle was replaced. | ||
Dec 2015165000 mi | AC not working. Gauge showing overcharged. Did not investigate further. Leaking head gaskets never fixed. |
Subaru Legacy in Nova Scotia, Canada Feb 2011 - Jun 2011 | |||
Jun 201144640 miC $250 | Rough trans shifts>>.they changed the fluid and re=programmed tranny. OK so far. Defective steering rack...leaking fluid. Head gasket needed replacement |
turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
Subaru Legacy in Virginia, United States Dec 2006 - Apr 2011 | |||
Mar 201143000 miUS $100 | Backing plate bent. Dealer removed and straightened plate. |
Subaru Legacy in Alberta, Canada Mar 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
May 201438300 miC $250 | AC pulley replaced to correct squealing noise. | ||
Feb 201541940 miC $180 | Replaced passenger front window seal as original part would no longer seat properly. |
turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Legacy in California, United States Nov 2006 - Nov 2008 | |||
Dec 200610000 miUS $56 | TPMS warning light with correct pressure. Resolved... | ||
Mar 200717800 mi | Squeaking rubbing sound from the front of the vehicle related to speed. They could not duplicate, though I hear it everyday. Dome light went out, dealer replaced under warranty. | ||
Apr 200722000 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. | ||
Oct 200732000 mi | Acceleration hesitation starting around 2700 rpm. | ||
Apr 200843000 mi | Wheel bearing out and brake shuddering under load. | ||
May 200847000 mi | Squealing noise, front/left wheel. | ||
Aug 200851000 miUS $225 | Ruptured the oil feed line to the turbo. Which resulted in additional problems. | ||
Sep 200851000 miUS $13 | Tether line for fuel cap broke, replaced part, out of pocket $13 |
175-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Legacy in Ontario, Canada Feb 2010 - Apr 2017 | |||
Mar 201443400 miC $2500 | creaking sounds due to bushings Fuel gasket leak fender guard molding replaced Rust appearing at bottom of driver door on the inside | ||
Dec 201657660 miC $300 | trunk lock does not engage properly. This issue happened twice |
Subaru Legacy in California, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2015 | |||
Nov 201150933 miUS $317 | Replaced right front CV boot Replace right front axle boot and oil change. | ||
May 201474900 miUS $1000 | Change clutch | ||
Mar 201590000 miUS $600 | cam sensors | ||
May 201590000 miUS $300 | Cam shaft broke Radiator installed backwards when mechanic replaced engine head for broken camshaft | ||
Jun 201590000 miUS $500 | Starter needed to be replaced and neutral safety switch |
Subaru Legacy in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2012 - Oct 2019 | |||
Jul 201464200 miUS $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. | ||
Apr 201689700 miUS $250 | Passenger rear wheel bearing hummed and needed replacement | ||
Jun 2017105000 miUS $900 | Front left ball joint, both rear trailing arm bushings, alignment | ||
May 2018114000 miUS $400 | Front lower control arm bushings + front swaybar endlinks replaced with alignment. Diagnosed leaking front CV joints. |
175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru Legacy in Connecticut, United States Dec 2007 - Nov 2012 | |||
Apr 200818000 mi | Intermittent rubbing noise (increases/decreases based on speed), sometimes accompanied by "burning"/friction smell. | ||
Jul 200933000 mi | Driver's seat leather and padding wore through, creating a hole in the leather. Neither us or the dealership could figure out why this happened and so they replaced the leather seat cover (including foam seatback). | ||
Sep 201261000 miUS $323 | Radio frequently glitched/garbled on its display. Read online that this was a common issue among this stereo model. |
Subaru Legacy in Minnesota, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2015 | |||
Dec 2014126000 miUS $350 | Oil pan gasket leaking. Brought in to mechanic, replaced gasket with sealant. |
Subaru Legacy in New Jersey, United States Oct 2013 - Nov 2013 | |||
Nov 201364000 miUS $120 | vehicle makes 2-4 second mild rumbling sound/loss of power every 5-8 minutes of drive time. transmission filter and oil replaced, no metal bits found. issue still exists. plugs and plug wires replaced last month in attempt to fix same issue |
Subaru Legacy in California, United States Aug 2008 - Oct 2015 | |||
May 200923000 mi | cleaned wheel bearing fixed dash rattle | ||
Oct 201563000 mi | It had some head unit issues where radios and ac unit will come on and off randomly when the car has been sitting out under the sun. Not worth taking the dash off and replacing the head unit. but overall a great car. |
Subaru Legacy in North Dakota, United States Feb 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
Oct 201352200 miUS $722 | 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. had to have the head gasket replaced. while in the shop, they did some recall/warranty work also. | ||
Mar 201453000 miUS $130 | battery repeated lost charge. had to jump the car twice in one day. replaced the battery and the car starts great again. |
Subaru Legacy in Connecticut, United States Oct 2012 - Sep 2013 | |||
Nov 2012125000 miUS $2400 | Head Gasket Leak at 100,000 miles. Also had timing belt and water pump replaced. Rear wheel bearing failure | ||
Apr 2013131200 miUS $900 | Replaced front struts and mounts |
Subaru Legacy in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2008 - Mar 2015 | |||
Jan 200930000 mi | Headlight bulb replaced. | ||
Jun 201150000 mi | WVU-31 Engine Control Module failed, Reprogram ECM per recall (separate), Main vehicle fuse replaced. | ||
Dec 201158000 miUS $35 | Driver side headlight bulb was replaced Check Engine (steady) and Cruise Control (flashing) lights were lit. Annoying to look at every time I drove. The dealer's OBD determined this was a CA/NE USA emissions error. Oxygen Sensor/Air Fuel Ratio Sensor replaced. | ||
Apr 201261000 miUS $30 | Passenger side headlight bulb was replaced |
163-horsepower 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Legacy in Great Britain Oct 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
Nov 201227700 mi | Full 3 part clutch and Flywheel replacement. Known issue with the Dual Mass Flywheels, which after a period of time or miles,(possibly about 55-60K) usually start "squeaking." Noticeable on take-up when the clutch is released. | ||
Mar 201436000 mi | Front anti-Roll(sway) bar bushes replaced | ||
May 201436300 mi | Front Bottom Ball Joints replaced, Front Drop Links replaced. Front brake caliper slide pins replaced. | ||
Nov 201546000 mi | Front Wishbone (Control arm) lower rear bush (both sides) | ||
Nov 201649900 mi£150 | Major air con gas leak traced to sealing 'o' ring on ancillary air con pipes. Seal replaced and system sealed and working normally. | ||
May 201754000 mi£30 | Rear roll (sway) bar bushes replaced. | ||
Nov 202180000 mi£100 | O2 sensor replaced | ||
Jun 202281000 mi£30 | Headlight level sensor failed, removed sensor and replaced with a new aftermarket part, new sensor working and headlight reinitialisation process completed to set headlight level. |
turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru Legacy in California, United States Sep 2006 - Jan 2018 | |||
Feb 200715000 mi | Rattle originating from emergency brake handle assy. | ||
Mar 200716000 mi | Fixed e-brake rattle (email 050207) | ||
Nov 200723000 mi | Dashboard rattle near driver's side A pillar | ||
Jan 200824000 mi | I stuck some foam weatherstripping in the dashboard/A-pillar joint to muffle the rattle. Consensus among owners at legacygt.com is that anyone who makes the dealer remove the dashboard ends up with more rattles than the original. I don't consider it fixed | ||
Oct 201054500 miUS $1400 | Car overheated. Towed to shop. Replaced thermostat, leaking hose, water pump, timing belt + tensioners. | ||
Sep 201269000 miUS $661 | Replaced right front CV axle due to torn boot. Replaced left front CV axle due to leaking boot. Check Engine Light - scan and retrieve codes Replaced torn control arm bushing | ||
Oct 201269200 miUS $640 | Radiator inlet hose popped off. Radiator inlet flange was damaged. Replaced radiator and inlet (top) hose. | ||
Nov 201269000 mi | Check engine light came on 3 times in one week. Each time, the car went into 'limp' mode. Would not rev above 1200 rpm. Dealer read code P0638. Dealer was not able to diagnose further and did not attempt to repair. Check engine light came on 3 times in one week. Each time, the car went into 'limp' mode. Would not rev above 1200 rpm. Dealer read code P0638. Dealer was not able to diagnose further and did not attempt to repair. | ||
Dec 201270000 mi | Control arm bolt backed out. The shop that replaced the control arm bushing in October did not tighten the control arm bolt correctly. Got P0638 check engine light. Car went into limp mode. Dealer (Irvine Subaru) replaced ECM. When I went to pick up the car, I got P0638 again. Dealer replaced the throttle body (including sensor and actuator). | ||
Mar 201583000 miUS $641 | Engine leaking oil. Replaced valve cover gaskets. Also replaced leaky turbo coolant lines. | ||
Mar 201688000 mi | Replaced leaky o-ring on power steering pump return line. Removed steering wheel and re-installed in correct orientation. Dealer misaligned steering wheel after airbag recall work. | ||
Jun 201690000 miUS $130 | Replaced leaky power steering pump. | ||
Nov 2017104000 miUS $1300 | Car was overheating, replaced water pump. Did timing belt too. Coolant leak. Replaced radiator hose. | ||
Jan 2018104000 mi | Coolant leak. Replaced radiator hose. |
Subaru Legacy in Montana, United States Nov 2006 - Jul 2016 | |||
Mar 2014114000 miUS $312 | Replaced #1 oxygen sensor. Had check engine light. Had repair done right away account driving with bad oxygen sensor can cause catalytic converter failure which would cause expensive replacement. First repair to this car since owning new. | ||
Dec 2015139000 miUS $776 | Drive shaft required replacement account center joint was worn out (where front half and rear half come together), | ||
Mar 2016140000 miUS $530 | My mechanic installed a new radiator account old one was leaking. Same appointment as radiator replacement mechanic replaced wheel bearing on left rear wheel. |
Subaru Legacy in California, United States Jul 2009 - Apr 2013 | |||
Jan 201071200 miUS $180 | Rear brake pads wore out excessively quickly. Fronts were OK, only rears need to be replaced. |
Subaru Legacy in Alberta, Canada Jul 2012 - Dec 2019 | |||
Dec 201365100 miC $700 | Tie rod ends were worn and replaced Front lower ball joint seals were split and the ball joints became corroded and thus required replacement. | ||
Feb 201572540 miC $600 | Driver's side rear wheel bearing was replaced due to unusual noise being heard | ||
Sep 201575640 miC $700 | Up pipe from exhaust manifold to turbo charger cracked causing exhaust leak | ||
Apr 201784320 miC $1300 | New radiator was required as plastic end tanks cracked upon removal. | ||
Jul 201894240 miC $1100 | Shifter linkage for automatic transmission became bent to the point the car would no longer shift into drive. Entire shifter linkage required replacement. Brakes pads and rotors were also replaced at the same time. |
Subaru Legacy in Quebec, Canada Sep 2007 - Jun 2018 | |||
Aug 200811160 mi | Rough idle and check engine light, replaced idle valve. | ||
Aug 200922320 miC $1000 | Sunroof rattle Surface rust appeared after 2 years on a small spot and was repainted. | ||
May 201028520 miC $500 | ignition coil replaced | ||
Mar 201140300 mi | engine check engine on. engine not running smoothly on 4 cylinders. VVT valve that takes care of cylinder 1 and 3 had to be replaced. | ||
Dec 201257040 miC $37 | wires that feed current to fog lights was cut and needed repair. | ||
Nov 201362000 miC $350 | OCV Oil control valve | ||
Sep 201465720 miC $450 | 2 ignition coils needed after check engine light and rough idle. | ||
Dec 201466340 miC $70 | idle switch | ||
Jan 201632100 miC $900 | exhaust midpipe rusted and perforated. | ||
Jun 201669440 miC $300 | ignition coil | ||
Oct 201670060 miC $915 | Tumbling valves | ||
Jul 201770060 miC $500 | Starter replaced after it died. | ||
Nov 201770060 miC $1800 | 4 discs plus pads and calipers |
Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2014 | |||
Jun 2012124 miUS $340 | replaced rear shocks with koni items not as smooth at idle, and had developed a harmonic vibration at 1950 - 2000 rpm. had injectors cleaned. all symptoms cured or much improved. replaced rear shocks. | ||
Jul 201221624 miUS $300 | Replaced front shocks with koni's. Marked improvement in handling; old shocks were worn, not defective. A good update. | ||
Feb 2014136000 miUS $1800 | replaced bushings for front suspension |
Subaru Legacy in Singapore May 2011 - Aug 2015 | |||
Apr 201243800 mi$200 | Steering pump overhauled due to excessive noise. | ||
Jun 201245880 mi$1500 | Aircon cooling coil leaked/replaced | ||
Sep 201248980 mi$600 | Radiator leaked water, engine overheated. Car had to be towed to workshop and replaced radiator. | ||
Dec 201365100 mi$500 | Engine mountings replaced |
175-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Legacy in New Brunswick, Canada Feb 2008 - Sep 2016 | |||
Feb 200838440 mi | Under warrantee - replaced drivers seat left side seat bolster foam and seat back seat cover. | ||
Dec 2011102920 miC $138 | Heat/AC air blower motor had a noise the increase in frequency with with each increase in motor speed selected. Replaced blower motor. Rear shocks replaced. These components looked OK and had no leaks but shock rebound damping was not enough to keep the rear controled on larger bumps. The aftermarket replacements created a smooth and controlled ride. | ||
Jun 2012110360 miC $450 | Failing bearing noise in rear of car - Rear wheel bearing assembly replaced - problem resolved. | ||
Jun 2013125860 miC $678 | Leaking Valve cover Gasket. Had valves adjusted as well - they had not been adjusted at 160,000 - no adjustment was required. | ||
Sep 2014143220 miC $530 | Replaced Head gaskets due to oil leaks from both heads. Exhaust Valves and seats required machining. New valve seals and one cam shaft seal replaced. | ||
Jan 2015102920 miC $67 | After starting car thermostat failed to open resulting in a pressure release of some anti-freeze. Thermostat, seal and antifreeze replaced. | ||
Aug 2016151480 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 |
Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
Aug 2014155000 miUS $2000 | replaced head gaskets |
Subaru Legacy in Ontario, Canada Jul 2010 - Aug 2022 | |||
Nov 201571300 miC $275 | Oxygen sensor replaced | ||
Jul 2022132680 miC $145 | Battery does not hold charge, replaced | ||
Aug 2022132680 miC $810 | Brake line leaking, replaced due to rust. Bar end links replaced due to failure |
Subaru Legacy in California, United States May 2007 - Jun 2018 | |||
Nov 200711000 mi | Occasional speaker buzz, inspected and fixed by dealer at no charge. | ||
May 201478700 miUS $10 | Left headlight burned out. | ||
Aug 201482300 miUS $90 | Air conditioning not as cold as before. Performed A/C recharge service. | ||
Feb 201590300 miUS $10 | right headlight burned out | ||
May 2017128000 miUS $865 | Throwout bearing making squealing noises on car startup during cold weather. Replaced clutch. | ||
Jun 2017128000 miUS $35 | Driver side headlight burned out. |
175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru Legacy in Oregon, United States Sep 2006 - Apr 2010 |
Subaru Legacy in Iowa, United States Mar 2009 - Dec 2016 | |||
Apr 200919000 mi | Rattle in dash near windshield. | ||
Aug 201235900 mi | Raw fuel smell coming from engine bay on cold startups. Technician was unable to replicate but tightened clamps on fuel rail hoses which did not fix the issue. | ||
Nov 201344000 miUS $377 | Right front wheel bearing noise. Replaced and problem resolved. | ||
Nov 201556400 miUS $320 | Both VVT Oil pressure switches leaking oil. Switches replaced. | ||
May 201662000 miUS $96 | Replaced front Oxygen sensor to fix intermittent P0131 CEL code. Rear hatch lock no longer functional. Wires running through rubber boot between car and hatch were cracked and broken. Spliced broken wire and wrapped other wires with electrical tape. | ||
Jun 201662000 miUS $280 | Right front wheel bearing noise. Bearing replaced and problem resolved. | ||
Dec 201666000 miUS $1400 | Head gaskets leaking oil. Gaskets and all seals replaced. |
Subaru Legacy in North Carolina, United States Sep 2006 - Sep 2016 | |||
Aug 200612000 mi | Fabric in the rear driver side door had started to come out. Was repaired easily under warranty. |
Subaru Legacy in Alaska, United States Jan 2015 - May 2016 | |||
Sep 2015147000 miUS $1200 | Rear shocks leaking and required replacement |
Subaru Legacy in Connecticut, United States Jul 2009 - Feb 2022 | |||
Nov 201242600 mi | loose or broken fastener for skid plate, probably from previous oil change | ||
Aug 201562300 mi | OBD reset for loose gas cap | ||
Oct 201562200 miUS $250 | two boots torn, axles replaced in repair | ||
Mar 201873000 miUS $150 | Diagnose struts rear need replacement. While there oil and transmission fluid change& tire rotation. Will wait on struts until fall. | ||
Aug 201877800 miUS $450 | Rear Struts | ||
Feb 202296000 miUS $1575 | Problems with ECU/ECM. Update: Turns out it was NOT a defective ECU/ECM after all BUT a replaced ignition coil that was defective and needed OEM replacement to resolve problems. |
163-horsepower 2.0L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru Legacy in Alberta, Canada Feb 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
Feb 2017131440 miC $432 | High road noise from front right hub & bearing. Replaced Front right hub and bearing. | ||
Jun 2018136043 miC $209 | Replace Windshield. Rock shots |
turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru Legacy in Ontario, Canada Oct 2010 - Oct 2017 | |||
Jun 201239060 mi | Torn ball joint boots. | ||
Oct 201240700 miC $640 | Worn sway bar bushings. As part of the maintenance sway bar and end links were upgrade to better than oem. | ||
Oct 201465100 miC $400 | and changed alternator. | ||
Nov 201675000 miC $400 | Wheel bearing noise detected and repair done. Replaced wheel bearing |
Subaru Legacy in Arizona, United States Mar 2009 - Dec 2014 | |||
Apr 201085000 miUS $1800 | A stumble at idle processed to a check engine light, codes for failure of #4. A coil pack, an injector or a tight valve. After lengthy diagnosis (for which not charged), found to be a tight valve. All four lifters were replaced. | ||
Jun 2011107000 miUS $240 | R&R Battery electrical harness | ||
Feb 2012119900 miUS $800 | R&R Intake manifold | ||
Aug 2012129700 miUS $2200 | Replace A/C compressor and other components Replace power steering pump Replace Radiator | ||
Aug 2013142900 mi | fix oil leak to turbocharger | ||
Feb 2014152600 mi | lower control arm assembly | ||
Jul 2014159700 miUS $900 | R&R struts, realign car |
Subaru Legacy in California, United States Aug 2006 - Sep 2015 | |||
Sep 20066200 mi | Vehicle towed due to indication of overheat. No overheating occurred. Due to spurious microwave emissions affecting computer network. | ||
Jan 20078000 mi | Warranty work. Removal of glue from rear carpet. | ||
Jun 200712000 mi | Warranty work. Replacement of front wheel bearings. | ||
Sep 200935000 miUS $50 | Driver's door switch failed. Purchased new one from dealer and replaced in parking lot. | ||
May 201150200 miUS $700 | Replaced Right Front Bushings. Replaced Right Front Bushings. | ||
Mar 201255000 miUS $800 | Took car in for tuneup/oil change. Dealer called to say that the CV boots were torn. Replaced axles. | ||
Nov 201257300 miUS $700 | Tumble generator valve was bad; intake manifold was replaced. Radiator cap did not hold pressure. Replaced. | ||
Feb 201358300 miUS $165 | Battery died | ||
Jun 201564000 mi | Check engine light turned on. When dealer checked it (flutter valve sensor fault), there was no issue. |
turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Legacy in Quebec, Canada May 2008 - May 2011 | |||
Jun 20084650 mi | Squeaky clutch pedal could not be fixed by dealership. | ||
Jul 200916740 mi | Vacuum line valve on brake booster broke, entire brake booster replaced under warranty. | ||
Aug 200919220 miC $180 | Primary O2 failure. |
Subaru Legacy in Minnesota, United States Dec 2013 - Mar 2018 | |||
Feb 2014140000 miUS $1500 | Turbo broke, had to be sent out to the specialist (balancing equipment cost more than 1M). April: I should receive rebuild turbo next week. | ||
Apr 2014140300 mi | need new rear bearings | ||
Jul 2014142200 miUS $700 | needed new rear bearings turbo | ||
Nov 2014144400 miUS $100 | Internal CV boot failed, needed to be replaced | ||
Jan 2015147000 mi | Gear grinding noise when turning and cold. Mechanics could replicate it but did not know what it was. | ||
Mar 2015148000 miUS $250 | Both drive shafts were making noise Shaft seal was leaking | ||
Oct 2015154300 miUS $600 | All struts were replaced | ||
Sep 2016158000 miUS $100 | Valve gasket leaking oil | ||
Oct 2016158200 miUS $200 | Starter did not work. Tested OK, and electronics tested OK. Starter replaced, problem solved | ||
Apr 2017160000 miUS $300 | Power steering pump failed | ||
Jan 2018163000 miUS $150 | Climate control and radio frose |
Subaru Legacy in Rhode Island, United States Apr 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
Jul 200848000 mi | Faulty ECU - part ordered Replace ECU | ||
Sep 200852000 miUS $900 | New Clutch | ||
Oct 200856000 mi | New clutch throw-out bearing was bad or improperly seated during installation. Required removal, replacement, reassembly. Shop paid all costs. |
Subaru Legacy in West Virginia, United States Mar 2012 - Aug 2014 | |||
May 2012112800 miUS $345 | Exhaust up pipe cracked causing P0171 engine code, rough idle, and stalling. | ||
Jun 2012114000 miUS $86 | Both front wheel bearings were replaced. | ||
Nov 2012120000 miUS $150 | Had to replace both front calipers. Pistons were seized in caliper housing. | ||
Dec 2012119000 miUS $792 | Throw out bearing failed requiring complete clutch jog. | ||
Jun 2013128000 miUS $120 | Replace ball joint. | ||
Mar 2014139000 mi | Struts worn. Replaced all four corners |
Subaru Legacy in Iowa, United States Jul 2010 - Jul 2011 | |||
Apr 201148500 miUS $900 | Clutch, flywheel, and throw out bearing were replaced. Throw out bearing had exploded. |
Subaru Legacy in Washington, United States Dec 2009 - Dec 2015 | |||
Sep 200971000 miUS $465 | Replace alternator. | ||
May 201079150 mi | Took off driver's side mirror and repaired the LED turn signal light (reseated and cleaned contacts) | ||
Aug 201084000 miUS $20 | Replace and bleed brake fluid | ||
Dec 201087000 miUS $30 | Replace PCV valve system | ||
Jan 201188500 miUS $10 | Front brakes sticking on application; cleaned and regreased front pads and shims and regreased caliper slide pins. | ||
Sep 201196000 miUS $300 | Replaced worn lower control arm bushings with aftermarket AVO parts. 4-wheel alignment. | ||
Jan 201289300 miUS $40 | Replaced broken drive belts (power steering, AC, alternator) | ||
Mar 2012101000 miUS $60 | Replaced worn sway bar endlinks (front) because of noise. | ||
Aug 2012105700 miUS $30 | Replaced lower ball joints due to noise, replaced tie rod ends due to noise. Replaced passenger side endlink due to noise and play in bushing. | ||
Jun 2014122000 miUS $75 | Replaced failed boost control solenoid due to intermittent failure/low boost issues. | ||
Jan 2015127000 miUS $40 | Replaced tie rod ends due to noise and clunking. | ||
Feb 2015127300 miUS $150 | Radiator was leaking from top outlet, which was cracked. Replaced radiator and refilled coolant. | ||
Oct 2015131200 miUS $120 | Replaced turbo inlet and intake manifold to TGV gaskets to fix intermittent low boost issues and rough idle in cold weather. |
Subaru Legacy in Maryland, United States Feb 2013 - Jul 2014 | |||
Mar 2014141000 miUS $400 | Power steering pump failed. Replaced with a remanufactured unit - Cardone, flushed fluid, refilled. | ||
Jun 2014144000 miUS $200 | Turbo inlet hose was torn. Replaced with an aftermarket silicone inlet Plastic end cap on radiator cracked. Replaced with same-as-OEM readiator from Koyo | ||
Jul 2014144000 miUS $100 | I had a misfire on cyls 2 and 3, which is when I found/replaced the turbo inlet hose in June '14. The cyl 2 misfire persisted. I pulled the coilpack, and it was corroded so I replaced. Car ran smoother, but cyl 2 misfire came back. |
Subaru Legacy in Massachusetts, United States May 2009 - Mar 2014 | |||
Feb 201168000 miUS $100 | brief malfunction causing check engine light to go off, no problem | ||
Jul 201176000 miUS $300 | Replaced 1 malfunctioning brake caliper | ||
Nov 201298300 miUS $100 | CV AXLE BOOT CLAMP | ||
Jun 2013106000 miUS $700 | sway bar seized caliper, replaced pads rotors and other caliper as precaution | ||
Jan 2014100000 miUS $250 | Check engine light, low oil pressure, oil change, brakes resurfaced |
Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2014 - Sep 2017 | |||
Sep 2014123000 miUS $300 | rear axle bearing | ||
Dec 2015126000 miUS $259 | strut mount worn, replaced | ||
Jun 2017126000 miUS $598 | two emission control items had to be replaced |
Subaru Legacy in Massachusetts, United States - Dec 2008 | |||
Dec 200875000 miUS $1600 | Clutch replacement. Something has been wrong with the clutch on this car all along. Oveheats easily and causes odor. Cheap clutch I think. |
Subaru Legacy in Colorado, United States Jul 2010 - Jul 2014 | |||
Jul 201065000 miUS $2200 | Turbo |
Subaru Legacy in Colorado, United States Jul 2012 - Sep 2016 | |||
Sep 201471000 mi | Occasional slippage and noise during steering. |
175-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2007 - Sep 2012 | |||
Jan 200817000 mi | Dreaded dash rattle. | ||
Jul 200822000 mi | Not blowing cold air. System checked and was properly filled and normal working order. My son,s 2005 Legacy gt has colder air than mine. I was told this is normal | ||
Sep 200822500 mi | Blocked ac drain hose. Open blocked ac drain tube | ||
Jul 200930000 mi | wear on drivers side left upper seat bolster | ||
Sep 200932000 mi | Drivers seat back cover replace as it was worn through on the bolster | ||
Mar 201160000 miUS $140 | front o2 sensor failed | ||
Dec 201165000 miUS $100 | Worn drivers seat bolster worn through will take to an upholstery shop for repair | ||
Mar 201265000 miUS $120 | Replaced the front o2 sensor |
Subaru Legacy in Iowa, United States Jun 2011 - Apr 2012 | |||
Apr 201255000 mi | Right side head gasket failure |
Subaru Legacy in Quebec, Canada Mar 2008 - Sep 2009 | |||
Mar 200822940 mi | Replaced cabin fan motor under warranty | ||
Dec 200833294 mi | Replaced battery under warranty | ||
Mar 200935960 mi | Replaced rear bushings on both front suspension tabs, front sway-bar bushings. ECU program was also updated. All covered by warranty |
175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru Legacy in New York, United States Apr 2016 - Jun 2017 | |||
May 2016112700 miUS $400 | replaced accelerator position sensor | ||
Nov 2016117000 mi | Persistent airbag light illuminated on dash. Dealer states it's caused by a bad sensor and overhead airbag warning must be replaced. | ||
Dec 2016118000 mi | Stabilizer bushing needed to be replaced. Repair not performed. | ||
Jan 2017 | Paint is cracking. Car has never been in an accident. Went to the dealer to complain, was told that "this is a common issue on 2005-2008 subarus. Was told that nothing can be done, except paint the car, which I would have to pay 5k for! | ||
Mar 2017122000 mi | Noise in suspension. Told that car needs new struts and strut mounts. |
Subaru Legacy in Oregon, United States May 2015 - Jul 2015 | |||
Jul 2015173000 miUS $2000 | Head gasket leak, both sides, oil pan leak noticed and fixed at same time |
Subaru Legacy in Ontario, Canada Jan 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
Nov 201381220 miC $1000 | Tie-rod ends worn; replaced. Rear sway bar replaced. Front and rear bushings worn; replaced. | ||
Dec 201489280 miC $500 | A small leak in the hose from the transmission to the transmission cooler was discovered. The hose was cut and a new clamp was attached. Total cost: $35. New wheel bearing needed. | ||
May 2016100600 miC $2000 | Leaking head gaskets. Leak in oil pan gasket. Replaced noisy idle pulley and belt tensioner. | ||
Nov 2016106100 miC $277 | Trunk spring(s) broken; trunk will no longer stay open. Solution is to replace both trunk springs. | ||
Dec 2017119040 miC $630 | Power steering pump failed; power steering fluid leaking from pump allowing air into system causing overflow reservoir to purge fluid. Power steering pump was ordered and repair was completed the next day. |
Subaru Legacy in California, United States Mar 2008 - Sep 2015 | |||
Jun 201286000 miUS $300 | Failed accelerator sensor caused gas pedal to become unresponsive mid-drive. Replaced pedal assembly. | ||
Jun 201390000 miUS $400 | Leakage from both radiator hoses. Radiator hoses and thermostat will require replacement. | ||
Sep 201391000 mi | Radiator hose leak. Again. | ||
Feb 201492300 miUS $50 | leaky oil drain plug gasket | ||
Mar 201594000 miUS $500 | Replaced front axle |
Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2013 - Jul 2013 | |||
Mar 2013105000 miUS $95 | Replaced lf wheel bearing |
Subaru Legacy in Tennessee, United States May 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
Mar 201077000 miUS $2800 | Engine gasket failed. Coolant leaking into engine. |
Subaru Legacy in North Carolina, United States Jul 2007 - Dec 2014 | |||
Sep 2014107000 miUS $3500 | Replace cv joints |
Subaru Legacy in Ontario, Canada Aug 2011 - Mar 2014 | |||
Feb 2014122920 miC $700 | replaced the rack and pinion |
Subaru Legacy in Indiana, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2019 | |||
Dec 2016149000 miUS $250 | Cracked CVS boot, replaced with new axle assembly | ||
Dec 2017162000 miUS $320 | Cracked passenger side CV boot, replaced axle assembly | ||
Feb 2018166000 miUS $400 | Worn control arm bushings |
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Subaru Legacy in Singapore Jul 2010 - Sep 2011 | |||
Aug 201160140 mi$80 | Replacement of CV boot (right) |
turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru Legacy in California, United States Sep 2006 - Nov 2007 | |||
Jun 200741000 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 | ||
Nov 200751000 mi | Turbo Charger died around 52,875K. It was in the shop for 7 days. (partly because of the Holiday and parts had to come from Manufacturer). |
Subaru Legacy in New Hampshire, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2017 | |||
Dec 2016102000 miUS $520 | Replaced exhaust system from cat back | ||
Jun 2017102000 miUS $80 | Turbo Blew. I took it to the shop to have them look at it and estimate the cost of repair. The estimate was $1800 for a new turbo installed, with another $1400 for stripping down the engine to check for internal damage, and to clean out metal fragments in the engine. The oil showed a lot of metal from the turbo which had most likely spread through out the engine. A new rebuilt engine was also recommended as an option. I had them put it back together and sold the car. |
Subaru Legacy in Utah, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
Feb 2016128900 miUS $4976 | Head gasket failure. Replaced. Valves reground. |
Subaru Legacy in Ontario, Canada Oct 2010 - Jan 2013 | |||
May 201138440 miC $400 | turbocharger blew, billowing smoke, nursed it to dealer. after MANY letters and LOADS of patience, dealer agreed to reimburse cost of the parts (about $1500, so I paid about $400 in labour). | ||
Mar 201245880 miC $1124 | torsion bar bushings cracked | ||
Jun 201247740 miC $124 | Engine running VERY rough. Diagnosed as a leaky vacuum hose under the intake manifold. | ||
Aug 201249580 miC $1400 | needed to replace front sway bar links & bushings, rear trailing arm bushings & rear lateral links leaky differential shaft seal | ||
Nov 201251340 miC $790 | vibration felt through steering, but no issue with wheel balance; replaced ft axle shaft assy - slightly improved, but not solved ... gave up. | ||
Jan 201352700 mi | vibration felt through steering |
Subaru Legacy in Maryland, United States Dec 2013 - Mar 2018 | |||
Mar 2014104000 miUS $3100 | Lower control arm replaced. Needed 4 wheel alignment when replaced. Power Steering pump replaced as it was leaking. New radiator needed. Lower control arm replaced. Needed 4 wheel alignment when replaced. Radiator replaced due to a leak. Coolant changed. Power Steering pump replaced as it was leaking. | ||
Jul 2014106800 mi | Power steering pump had been replaced a few months ago, and was leaking. Pump was replaced again with a new pump, at no charge | ||
Aug 2015123000 miUS $275 | Sunroof broke and would not open / close properly. Dealer had to replace the tracks / mechanism. The glass was OK, and did not need replacement. | ||
Nov 2015127300 mi | Control panel for the radio and HVAC (all one unit) malfunctioned. Heater was stuck on High and radio only worked on one station (could not change). Panel replaced. | ||
Mar 2017149 miUS $1600 | Turbo charger blown. New turbo and assorted accessories (recommended by Subaru when the turbo is replaced) were installed. | ||
Aug 2017157000 miUS $600 | One fuel injector needed replacement, due to clogging / poor engine performance. | ||
Dec 2017164000 miUS $3000 | struts needed replacement, steering rack needed replacement. fuel intake system was in need of cleaning, as turbo did not function smoothly. |
Subaru Legacy in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
May 20063500 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). | ||
Jun 20065000 mi | Replaced defective factory oil filter with re-designed part. Burnt oil fumes were entering the cabin when the vehicle was stationary, and only after the engine had warmed to operating temperature. A known problem with some 2005 Legacy's the dealer cover | ||
Apr 200713000 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). |
Subaru Legacy in Tennessee, United States Dec 2010 - Dec 2016 | |||
Jan 201585700 miUS $1200 | Ball joint and knuckle replacement, driver side. CV boot/shaft assembly replaced, passenger side. | ||
Apr 201579000 miUS $125 | Vehicle exhibits whine from vicinity of turbo under acceleration, smoke test revealed leak in turbo boot. |
Subaru Legacy in Wisconsin, United States Jan 2009 - Jul 2016 | |||
Jul 201045000 mi | Driver's side front wheel bearing went. Replaced by dealer under warranty. |
Subaru Legacy in Missouri, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2016 | |||
Dec 200947000 miUS $75 | Need to replace turbo wastegate actuator solenoid. Considered "emissions" so not covered under extended warranty. Has not affected car's driveability. Part is in stock and have appointment on Friday. | ||
Jan 201083700 mi | Wastegates in turbocharger had issues, and turbocharger was overboosting. The entire turbocharger was replaced under powertrain warranty. | ||
Dec 201276000 miUS $500 | Radiator was leaking. Turns out it had cracked. New replacement radiator installed. | ||
Dec 201383000 miUS $600 | Valve Gasket cover leaking - replaced | ||
Apr 201594700 miUS $500 | replace strut tower replace wheel bearing |
Subaru Legacy in Colorado, United States Feb 2009 - Sep 2011 | |||
May 200950000 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. | ||
Jan 2010US $127 | thermostat replaced, coolant flushed |
Subaru Legacy in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2010 - Jul 2019 | |||
Jun 201563000 miUS $325 | BLOWER FAN AND HOSES REPLACED, MISC. | ||
Jun 201876000 miUS $1100 | Rear wheel bearings replaced |
Subaru Legacy in Texas, United States Oct 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
Dec 200979000 miUS $415 | Strong raw fuel smell in and around car; suspected fuel line/fuel injector leak. Dealer's pressure test and visual inspection showed "no problem". No fuel smell at pickup at dealer. Intermittent fault in dashboard causes "illumination level" setting to appear on odometer, even though ilumination level dial is not being adjusted. Dash temperature readout no longer accurately reflects outside temps. |
Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States - Jan 2010 | |||
Jan 201035000 miUS $2500 | Turbo completely died and blew seals. Oil was thrown into the exhaust system and destroyed both catalytic converters. Cats were covered under emissions warranty, but needed new turbo and related parts. |
Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2017 - Mar 2019 | |||
Jan 201859000 miUS $54 | ambient air temperature sensor replaced |
Subaru Legacy in Colorado, United States Jun 2011 - Apr 2018 | |||
Dec 201184000 mi | rear wheel bearing replace under warranty because of Subaru recall |
Subaru Legacy in Michigan, United States Feb 2006 - Dec 2012 | |||
Mar 200842000 miUS $155 | Turbocharger failure. Subaru did a "goodwill" coverage for the costs because I had extensive receipts for maintenance. | ||
Aug 201186000 miUS $50 | drivers side front door lock actuator not functioning. oil dipstick gasket replaced. Solved oil leak. |
Subaru Legacy in New Jersey, United States Dec 2008 - Oct 2013 | |||
Oct 200826000 mi | Sunroof stuck in the middle of operation. Dealer fixed it(replaced the sunroof assembly) - covered under warranty. | ||
Apr 201050800 mi | humming noise when driving at highway speed. R/R wheel bearing is broken. |
turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Legacy in Alabama, United States Jun 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
Nov 201173900 miUS $700 | Clutch required replacement. The lining wore out. I replaced clutch, pressure plate, flywheel, and throwout and pilot bearings, using the later 07+ single-mass flywheel design. I did not experience the grooving of the quill reported by others on LegacyGT. |
Subaru Legacy in North Carolina, United States May 2012 - Nov 2012 | |||
Nov 2012123000 miUS $350 | Turbo uppipe developed a crack. replaced with aftermarket version. no problems since. |
Subaru Legacy in California, United States Jun 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
Nov 200944000 mi | Blown turbo due to clogged oil filter on line leading to turbo. Apparently common problem on the 2005 Legacy GT's. Replacing unit with aftermarket turbo. |
Subaru Legacy in California, United States Nov 2007 - Sep 2014 | |||
Mar 200845000 mi | The floor mat hook came off and the clip migrated under the carpet. | ||
Sep 200856000 miUS $200 | Shop broke ABS sensor during alignment. Patched back together as ABS senor was on order. A broken ABS senor on this car puts it in "safe mode" with little boost and fuel cut a 4kRPMs. Patch fixed this. Replaced ABS sensor. Discovered torn lower control arm bushings -- Both sides. (Common issue on these cars when tracked/autocrossed) Replaced LCA bushing with re-enforced aftermarket bushings. | ||
Oct 200858000 miUS $500 | ABS sensor ring failed, requiring replacement of wheel bearing. Subaru currently refusing warranty coverage. Caused by design defect. | ||
Jul 200972000 miUS $40 | Coolant overflow/failed rad cap problem fixed per TSB 09-52-08 | ||
Dec 200975000 mi | Oil consumption >1L per 1000mi. Leakdown and compression test. 60% loss -- 105 psi (normal 175-145psi). Suspect piston ring failure. Note: passed later test, now suspect turbo. | ||
Jun 201084000 miUS $1100 | Radiator had a blockage. Rodded out radiator and replaced coolant. Shop also found intercooler leaking ($800 of repair in parts, replaced with aftermarket part). This was likely caused by aftermarket parts. | ||
Aug 201085700 miUS $500 | Front drivers wheel bearing. | ||
May 201196100 miUS $5400 | Two blown up piston rings Third gear shredded | ||
Jul 201198000 miUS $800 | Inner CV boot on pass side tore, spewing grease over exhaust manifold resulting in smoke. Inner CV boot, drivers side leaking. Replaced. Discovered during problem 1. Ball joint boot torn. Replaced Fluid filled mount was leaking. Replaced. Dealer had never seen anything like it. (Tracked car) Light power steering leak from boots. Leak is extremely minor, no notable drop in fluid level in reservoir. Dealer recommends leaving alone. | ||
Nov 2011108200 miUS $240 | Replaced squealing AC tensioner. Replaced passenger front CV boot that was improperly installed by dealer. Warranty repair. | ||
Apr 2012116000 mi | Found oil leak in a hose. Put over to order parts. Possible warranty item from engine replacement. | ||
Jun 2012117000 mi | Leak in hose repaired. Had to replace intake hose as well as it was looking rough. Massive boost leak. Shop had to repair stripped threads on intercooler caused by previous work. Vacuum hose may have popped off as well, or my have not been attached correctly at last visit. | ||
Oct 2012120700 miUS $712 | Front driver's wheel bearing replaced. Discovered that a shop stripped out a bolt hole on the front (both sides). They put in a narrower bolt and put a nut on the end. This resulted in the driver's knuckle cracking. The other side was replaced as it had the same "repair." | ||
Mar 2013129000 miUS $100 | Power steering system was leaking. Replaced an O-ring. | ||
Apr 2013130000 mi | Due to previous repair, air got into the system and ruined PS pump. Pump replaced. | ||
Jul 2013135000 miUS $2300 | Screw fell in blower motor and made a lot of noise. Removed blower to remove screw. During a clutch job, it was discovered that the snub mount on this car was completely destroyed. This is part of the case and caused by a design issue. Thankfully, issue is common so there is a $300 fix. Bad news, it killed the clutch early During clutch job, dealer noticed a rear seal leak. | ||
Apr 2014135000 miUS $150 | Leaky valve covers (both sides) A/C not working unless engine under (slight) load. Diagnosed as low r134a. Diagnosed but not fixed because mechanic doesn't have a license for that purpose. (Originally believed to be AC fan, but working normally) |
Subaru Legacy in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
Aug 201047500 miUS $650 | Left front caliper seized due to broken dust seal and corrosion. Caliper cylinder bore was pitted, so had to be replaced. | ||
May 201160000 miUS $300 | Problem: Front sway bar endlinks wore out and failed (likely due to hard cornering), causing clunking sounds and steering response issues at low speeds. Endlinks were replaced with OEM links by an independent shop. | ||
Jan 201272000 miUS $200 | Heat only worked on driver side. Required flush of heater core to resolve. | ||
Mar 201276000 miUS $139 | replaced rear lift gate supports. The gas charged support cylinders had given out. | ||
Aug 2013100300 miUS $250 | Replaced passenger half shaft due to damaged CV joint boot and very slightly clicking joint. | ||
Aug 2014113900 miUS $150 | Air conditioner relay failed. Diagnosis involved testing AC refrigerant charge and pulling and testing the relay. Relay was non-functional and replaced. | ||
Nov 2014116700 miUS $80 | Heater core clogged again. Had to back-flush twice before it started heating the passenger side consistently. | ||
Jun 2015124000 miUS $400 | Radiator inlet hose popped off while driving, possibly due to a leak or clamp fatigue. Radiator and clamps replaced. | ||
Aug 2015125700 miUS $400 | Radiator inlet deteriorated and hose slipped off, dumping engine coolant while driving. Bad injector replacement. Car has always had bad idle (roughness), and finally fixed properly with new injectors. | ||
Nov 2015127000 miUS $80 | Rear gate wiper motor and wiring harness replaced. | ||
Oct 2016135000 miUS $500 | Replacement of valve cover gaskets. Existing gaskets caused leakage of oil onto exhaust. | ||
Jul 2018157000 mi | rear wheel bearing, rear toe adjustment bolts replaced, cv joints replaced gauge cluster and speedometer fall to 0 occasionally while driving. Repaired a poor battery terminal connection, but problem persists. | ||
May 2019166000 miUS $280 | Passenger front caliper seized. Replaced. | ||
Nov 2019169000 miUS $75 | driver door handle broke. replaced. |
Subaru Legacy in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2009 - Sep 2011 | |||
Sep 201179000 miUS $300 | Leaky CV boot. |
Subaru Legacy in Michigan, United States Dec 2011 - Aug 2012 | |||
Jan 2012US $228 | Starter was going bad (bendix going out) and was replaced with remanufactured unit. |
Subaru Legacy in South Carolina, United States Jan 2009 - Aug 2013 | |||
Jan 2010123000 miUS $1500 | Ignition switch (tumbler)had to be replaced due to ignition switch sending signal that key was always in ignition switch and therefore could not use key fob, lock doors using electric door lock, etc. Throw-out bearing was fried. Replaced bearing, clutch and oh-so-expensive dual mass flywheel. RIDICULOUS!! Oh and I just lost my job a week ago. This is awesome! And the hits they just keep a coming... | ||
Jan 2011108000 miUS $1300 | Leaking (oil) valve cover. | ||
Dec 2011123000 miUS $120 | Idler for accessory belt was noisy in cold weather. Replaced and fixed. | ||
Oct 2012137000 miUS $400 | Lower control arm bushings replaced on both sides. |
Subaru Legacy in New Hampshire, United States Oct 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
May 200735000 mi | Warranty-replaced exterior rubber trim against lower part of rear passenger window. |
Subaru Legacy in Connecticut, United States Feb 2009 - Oct 2017 | |||
May 200939000 mi | replace turbo |
Subaru Legacy in Texas, United States Sep 2006 - Jan 2017 | |||
Sep 200742000 miUS $176 | OBD reported "system too lean", inspected/cleaned injectors, checked/adjusted all intake connections and junctions. | ||
Jun 200850000 mi | AC capacity was mediocre but tolerable, but evaporator coil would "freeze up" in extended use. Tech said there was no problem but in his vacuum/refill of system apparently fixed something. Increased AC capacity and no freezing up since. | ||
Mar 200954000 mi | A bolt backed out of the tensioner for the accessory drive belt that runs the alternator and power steering. Alerted by belt squeal, I repaired this myself in a Wal-Mart parking lot because the bolt was still present, just loose from the tensioner. | ||
Sep 201166000 miUS $631 | passenger-side CV boot cracked and leaking lubricant, removed, cleaned, lubricated and installed new CV boot. Front stabilizer bar ends and bushings cracked. Removed stabilizer, replaced bar ends and bushings, reassembled. | ||
Aug 201485100 miUS $1200 | Reduced cooling capacity addressed during major (90k) scheduled maintenance. | ||
Jun 201594000 miUS $900 | Replace struts & shocks to address irregular tire wear (cupping) | ||
Jan 2017102500 miUS $1350 | Replace cracked CV boot and repack with grease Replacing leaking valve cover gaskets on both sides to eliminate oil leakage onto exhaust manifold. Also check/correct wheel alignment after installing new tires. Replace cracked CV boot and repack with grease Replacing leaking valve cover gaskets on both sides to eliminate oil leakage onto exhaust manifold. |
Subaru Legacy in Washington, United States Apr 2006 - Jun 2022 | |||
May 200726000 mi | Burnt out headlight- replaced both headlights at no charge. | ||
Aug 201057000 miUS $150 | Window motor for driver's door stopped working and was replaced. | ||
Dec 201280000 miUS $20 | Replaced left low beam headlight. | ||
Jan 201381000 miUS $20 | Power steering/alternator belt replaced. | ||
Nov 201393000 miUS $15 | Replaced passenger low-beam headlight. | ||
Sep 2014100000 miUS $450 | Replaced front and rear drver-side wheel bearing hubs. Noise problem was due to rear bearing. This was discovered after front hub was replaced. Replaced front passenger-side half axle due to torn CV boot. | ||
Feb 2015104300 miUS $16 | Replaced yet another driver side headlight. Low beam filament burned out. | ||
Nov 2015111000 miUS $1420 | Clutch was slipping upon boost (but not without). New clutch, throw-out bearing and rear main engine seal installed, and flywheel re-surfaced. | ||
Jan 2016105200 miUS $16 | Passenger side head light replaced due to loss of low beam. | ||
Apr 2020150000 miUS $20 | Replaced another failed passenger side headlight. | ||
May 2020152000 miUS $100 | Got infamous P0011/P0021 codes for this model suggesting oil flow problems in engine, usually indicative of clogging of filter screen in banjo bolt of oil supply line to turbo. No poor idle or power problems indicative of OCV solenoid clogging/sticking. Banjo bolt was replaced as existing one was clogged despite religious oil/oil filter changes. I flushed the oil in the engine and then did an oil/filter change. Will have to see if codes return in the future. Hope that this does not portend turbo failure, although at 150K on original turbo am planning the possibility if codes return or hear increasing turbo whine/ whistle. | ||
May 2022162000 miUS $1000 | Oil leak issues. Several oil lines and vacuum hoses replaced. |
Subaru Legacy in Oregon, United States Feb 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
Apr 200834000 mi | Drivers all weather floor mat worn through. Driver side rear window seal coming apart. | ||
Jun 200836000 mi | Worn through driver door body weather stripping. Worn through driver door body weather stripping. |
Subaru Legacy in New Jersey, United States Dec 2014 - May 2017 | |||
Mar 2015219000 miUS $216 | Replaced Left Front wheel bearing assembly | ||
Jun 2016248000 miUS $35 | Blower motor noisy, replaced | ||
Oct 2016255000 miUS $370 | ball joint and sway bar link | ||
Jan 2017238500 miUS $450 | Total car vibration when accelerating at 40-50 mph. Defective U-joint, replaced drive shaft |
Subaru Legacy in New York, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jul 2010107000 miUS $230 | Replaced driver's side front half shaft. | ||
Dec 2010114000 miUS $15 | minor; passenger side low-beam headlight. Simple DIY replacement $14 I've had the car since 107K, so no idea how many miles on that bulb. | ||
Apr 2011121000 miUS $90 | Replaced driver side oil control valve. Starting to fail, although no significant problem with engine (yet). | ||
Feb 2015167000 miUS $300 | The plastic rear deck lid, which houses the upper brake light), shattered. No impact -- presumably failed because of earlier stress or age. | ||
Oct 2015176300 miUS $1800 | Pressure plate blew up -- took out starter as well. replaced starter, clutch and flywheel | ||
May 2016180100 miUS $350 | broken half shaft, replace wheel bearing as well. |
Subaru Legacy in Indiana, United States Jul 2006 - Sep 2014 | |||
Feb 200728000 mi | Seat trim panel was replaced due to damage from 2 previous seat frame replacements. In extremely cold weather, the wheel bearings make loud noises when cornering and accelerating. Dealership attributed it to tire noise. Will revisit if it occurs with different tires. | ||
Mar 200729000 mi | TSB for Key Fob sensitivity. Case and buttons were replaced to prevent accidental activation. | ||
Jun 200732000 mi | Seat frame replaced for 3rd time due to squeaking | ||
Jul 200733000 mi | Broken seat trim pieces replaced. Were damaged by mechanic during 3rd seat frame replacement. | ||
Apr 201270000 miUS $200 | Right inner cv boot completely torn, left outer cracked and leaking grease with clicking when turning left. Both shafts replaced with aftermarket parts | ||
Sep 201382000 miUS $200 | Blown right rear shock, leaking externally. |
Subaru Legacy in Ontario, Canada Aug 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
Sep 2017136400 miC $2800 | Replace split CV boot Replace u-joint in steering column | ||
Mar 2018141360 miC $1150 | Replace seized left front caliper; hence also rotor and pads | ||
Jun 2018150040 miC $1000 | Replace wheel hub assy | ||
Jan 2020157700 miC $14570 | Replace short block due to oil separator failure. Replace turbocharger. Replace driveshaft. | ||
Apr 2022165540 miC $20 | Replace one headlight bulb | ||
May 2022168339 miC $1527 | Replace shifter seal |
Subaru Legacy in Ohio, United States Sep 2005 - Mar 2012 | |||
Feb 200710000 mi | Loose cargo net attachment repaired. Also towed in for oil light, but problem caused by aftermarket Mobil 1 filter. | ||
Apr 200711000 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. | ||
Jul 200820000 mi | Passenger seat belt alarm - parts ordered Reported trim problem. We forgot it when we dropped off the car. we called the dealer ~ 1 hour after the car was dropped off. They didn't add it to the work order and ignored it. Cargo net anchor fell off the car for the second time. They reinstalled it. Black sooty buildup at exhaust pipe tips. Dealer said this is normal. Our other car, with a turbocharged engine alos, does not have any evidence of soot at the tail pipe. 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. Greasy build-up on front right strut. (driver's side strut failed and leaked when car was ~2 months old). Dealer states there is no leak even though this is the 2nd greasy build-up. I cleaned off the 1st one to see if it recurred After driving ~ 15-20 minutes to get to interstate, exhaust smokes so you can't see out the rearview mirror accelerating onto the freeway in cold weather. Dealer says this is normal. Car hesitates or misses, occaisionally when driving 35-40 mph in 3rd gear, cruise on or not. They reflashed the engine contol module. It helped decrease the frequency, but did not eliminate the problem. | ||
Dec 200822000 mi | Front passenger seatbelt alarm sounds with no passenger in the seat. We have to fasten the seatbelt over the empty seat to silence the alarm. Dealer says they don't know what's wrong after their repair failed after two hours of departing the dealership. Driver's door vinyl trim has a defect which the dealer refuses to repair under the warranty. This was reported last July, but they ignored it then also. | ||
Jul 201036500 mi | Rear rubber bushings that mount somewhat triangular shaped part (don't know name) under the front struts to the car underbody are tearing on both the driver and passenger sides. They decided the split in the suspension bushing was normal. | ||
Apr 201143300 mi | Left rear wheel bearing was worn and making a loud noise. Dealership didn't have time to repair it and scheduled me to return the following week. They had the part in stock. Left rear wheel bearing was replaced. We never received the letter Subaru supposedly mailed to owners identifiing this as a potential problem. I wonder how long it will be until the other side will need replacement? |
Subaru Legacy in Texas, United States Jan 2008 - May 2018 | |||
Oct 200831000 miUS $30 | Headlamps replaced. The 2005 LGT is notorious for short-lived lamps due to daytime running lights and I'm just out of warranty. | ||
Jan 201248700 miUS $1200 | Replace worn clutch. Also required flywheel replacement. | ||
Jul 201365500 miUS $650 | CV boot failed, half-shafts needed to be replaced Sticking parking brake | ||
Sep 201368000 miUS $1900 | Replace lower control arms. Worn tranny/engine mounts Oil leak. | ||
May 201471000 miUS $825 | U-joint/Carrier bearing issues. Individual parts not reparable, required new driveshaft assembly. | ||
Dec 201475000 miUS $700 | Rear wheel bearings R&R. | ||
Mar 201576000 miUS $1200 | R&R Lower Control Arms and Rear End Links | ||
Sep 201584000 miUS $475 | Leaking valve gasket | ||
Apr 201691000 mi | Ignition coil to cylinder 4 failed. | ||
Jun 2017103000 miUS $200 | Power draw in the system caused by previous work. New battery. |
Subaru Legacy in New York, United States May 2013 - Mar 2015 | |||
Jul 2014116700 miUS $900 | Front left brake caliper seized and had to be replaced...along with front rotors/pads. |
Subaru Legacy in Kentucky, United States Sep 2005 - May 2017 | |||
Mar 2016116000 miUS $1200 | The pressure plate failed. This made an entire clutch job necessary. |
Subaru Legacy in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2005 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 201248000 miUS $350 | Frozen right front brake caliper | ||
Sep 201352000 miUS $100 | Burned out coil. Replaced Spark plugs | ||
Mar 201558000 miUS $150 | Frozen brake caliper. Caliper replaced. | ||
Jun 201664000 miUS $300 | Replaced exhaust pipe. (front crossover pipe) | ||
Jun 201873000 miUS $300 | Extremely worn rear pads. Trashed rotors |
Subaru Legacy in California, United States Mar 2014 - May 2017 | |||
Apr 201495000 miUS $2200 | needed new clutch and bearings | ||
Apr 2017118000 miUS $750 | radiator leaking, replaced, rear brakes replaced. steering caused squealing noise and steering seemed sloppy at start up for 1-2 minutes. belts replaced.Fluid added | ||
May 2017118000 mi | bearing problem. Car traded in for salvage value $500 |
Subaru Legacy in Washington, United States Oct 2013 - Jun 2017 | |||
Dec 2013138000 miUS $134 | Steering pump rebuild. | ||
Feb 2014138900 miUS $170 | Rear door lock mechanism failed to unlock and needed replacement. | ||
Jul 2014141000 miUS $278 | Bad bearing on rear axle. Replaced with re-manufactured. Check engine light from #4 cylinder with stumbling idle. Removed fuel injectors and took to a cleaning shop. One injector was replaced as it was flowing out of spec. | ||
Feb 2015145000 miUS $5500 | Check engine light came on about a misfire on cylinder 4. Turns out a bad injector and intake breather valve caused lean condition which damaged exhaust valves and piston rings. Complete replacement. | ||
May 2017172000 miUS $110 | Drivers side rear bearing became noisy and required replacement. | ||
Jun 2017172000 miUS $350 | Failed caliper froze and cooked the brake pads and rotor. |
Subaru Legacy in Massachusetts, United States May 2006 - Jul 2022 | |||
Apr 200942000 mi | Rear door window weatherstripping came loose. | ||
Jun 200943000 mi | Left and right rear wheel bearings replaced under factory warranty. | ||
Nov 201164800 miUS $145 | Clutch fork into transmision/bellhousing squeaks and binds at end of travel. Dealer greased, but no effect. Was told transmission must be removed to solve the problem. | ||
Dec 2016112000 miUS $700 | Replace worn out lower front control arm and sway bar bushings. Replace driver's side front brake caliper. Low compression #3 cylinder due to leaking exhaust valve. Valve slowly deforming creating leak. | ||
Apr 2017114000 miUS $1600 | Low compression due to leaking exhaust valve in #3 cylinder. Removed and disassembled engine. Rebuilt both heads: machine valves and new seals. Reassemble and reinstall engine. | ||
Jun 2018127000 miUS $345 | Replace rear O2 sensor. Passenger front brake caliper dragging. Replaced caliper due to piston corrosion. |
168-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States May 2011 - Jul 2011 | |||
Jun 201194000 miUS $700 | Previously had complained on temporary severe engine miss after wet sitting in wet weather but dealer could not find. I finally left car until they found. Was bad coil pack. Because of several other expensive repairs this year, Subaru most. | ||
Jul 201195000 miUS $320 | Tailgate electric lock stopped working. Had replaced. |
Subaru Legacy in California, United States Oct 2005 - Sep 2017 | |||
Jun 20055000 mi | Power Steering hose | ||
Dec 201665000 miUS $290 | 1 of 3 catalytic converters failed |
Subaru Legacy in New York, United States Oct 2012 - Nov 2012 | |||
Nov 2012136000 mi | Head gasket leaked, oil pump leaked Windshield rusted out. |
Subaru Legacy in Nova Scotia, Canada Sep 2011 - Dec 2014 | |||
Nov 201185020 miC $600 | Gas tank leak due to rust in top front passenger side corner (ridiculously bad design of the tank, poor corrosion prevention, and expensive to replace). Tank was replaced by a used one. | ||
Oct 201296900 mi | Replacement gas tank leaks (just like the original). While this was not a new tank, it was installed as a used tank in good condition, for a fraction of the cost of a new one. Inspection only - no work was authorized due to cost/history. | ||
Jul 2013106820 miC $390 | Right rear wheel bearing (hub assembly and bearings actually) replaced. Cost includes new part (3 yr. warranty) and labour. | ||
Dec 2013113460 mi | Diagnosed and replaced alternator. Advised to replace battery as well. Replaced battery Replaced faulty alternator!! I had to pay for the towing charges but no charge for second alternator or labour. | ||
Mar 2014116560 miC $470 | Radiator leak. Replaced rad, pressure cap, coolant, clamps. | ||
Jun 2014119660 miC $530 | Failed oxygen sensor; replaced for $530! Engine stalling at idle. | ||
Jul 2014119960 miC $1050 | Check engine light (again) > led to replacing the catalytic converter. OEM dealer price was $1800; I opted for an aftermarket one through AutoPro. Part was about $650, remainder was labour. | ||
Dec 2014121520 mi | Fuel filler door failed to open when interior release pulled. (Long time problem, decided to fix prior to selling car.) |
Subaru Legacy in Minnesota, United States Sep 2006 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jul 200728000 mi | Air Cond Condenser leak | ||
Aug 200729000 mi | Air conditioning condenser failure. | ||
May 201059000 miUS $278 | AC failed to cool, dealer evacuated & recharged. Can't find leak. | ||
Jun 201062000 miUS $650 | On original trip, dealer could not find leak. On latest trip, dealer found leak in condenser and replaced condenser. | ||
Apr 201171000 mi | Right rear wheel bearing failure. Repair cost covered by factory. | ||
Dec 201178000 mi | Wheel bearing failure, replaced under factory warranty (Subaru extended factory warranty on wheel bearings to 84k miles) |
Subaru Legacy in California, United States Aug 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
Feb 2015145700 miUS $200 | Noise like a rain stick coming from console. |
Subaru Legacy in Maine, United States Apr 2009 - Mar 2016 | |||
May 200969000 miUS $270 | replaced front struts and did alignment. | ||
Jun 200971000 mi | Dealer mechanic discovered minor oil leak in head gasket, will keep an eye on it and fix with extended warranty when it gets worse. | ||
Jan 201080000 miUS $250 | Small oil and Coolant leak from head gasket, gasket replaced under extended warrenty. mechanic discovered thermostat was sticking, they replaced thermostat, at my cost for the part. idler pulley for timing belt going bad, replaced under extended warranty, I had to pay for a new timing belt. power steering hose had bad leak, replaced under extended warranty. | ||
Feb 201082000 miUS $90 | heater core clogged and had no heat on passenger side after January repairs. The internet said it was a common problem for my year Subaru and dealer usually repaired, but I had to pay for them to flush out the cooling system. | ||
Mar 201083000 miUS $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. | ||
Jun 201088000 miUS $300 | Dealer said 50 deg. air from AC is too warm, I agreed. They replace AC fluid and added dye, said the old stuff was warn out (didn't think it could go bad). Cost me $300 and it still cools to 50 deg. Warranty runs out in 10 days. | ||
Mar 2011103000 miUS $250 | Front wheel bearing replaced. | ||
Sep 2011113000 miUS $200 | Bad vibration over 55mph. Vibrations shakes steering wheel and car, it cycles through no vibrations for 1 minute, bad vibration for 4 minutes. Dealer verified. They cleaned rust from rims and brakes, it was worse and it cost me a lot. | ||
Apr 2012123300 miUS $150 | Cruise kicks off, then engine pings, and surges, after about a minute it acts normal. NO CODES! Replaced spark plugs and knock sensor. It still has the problem. | ||
May 2012125000 miUS $400 | Engine still pings, misses, surges, stalls, has no power, or has great power while still doing the above. On a rare occasion it will run perfectly for a few min. Subaru said it was my gas and wouldn't look further. After 30 tanks of gas! | ||
Jun 2012126000 miUS $220 | Local shop put in a used computer, 3 months of problems are now fixed. | ||
Sep 2012132000 miUS $130 | Sears said it was worn out, I agree, as the car feels tighter now. | ||
Mar 2013142000 miUS $400 | Rear spoiler broke and fell off, had to buy new one. | ||
Jun 2013149000 miUS $700 | All doors except driver door, were sticking, one of the rear doors would not open. Also had brakes and rotors replaced. | ||
Nov 2014177000 miUS $150 | All sway bar bushings shot. You could wiggle all of them, car drives great again after repair. Both driver side doors would not open from outside, mechanic found both door handles had broken. | ||
Dec 2015198000 miUS $140 | Replaced sparkplugs | ||
Mar 2016198000 mi | It was time for a timing belt again and it needed some oil leaks fixed. |
168-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru Legacy in Washington, United States Aug 2006 - Jun 2022 | |||
Sep 200632000 mi | Replace front struts. Replace rear wheel bearing. | ||
Jun 200958000 mi | Replace right rear wheel bearing. |
Subaru Legacy in Nova Scotia, Canada Jun 2009 - Feb 2016 | |||
Jan 201061380 miC $250 | Replaced lower ball joint. Movement noticed on safety inspection. Replace lower balljoint as result of safety inspection. | ||
Jul 201068200 miC $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. | ||
Aug 201183460 miC $350 | Left rear door lock actuator and cable seized and replaced. Door would not open. | ||
Dec 2013117180 miC $400 | Wiring in the RH boot to tailgate broke off from flexing. Difficult to repair - mostly labour. stabilizer links worn and noisy - replaced | ||
Jan 201582780 miC $400 | Engine had been firing on 3 cylinders. Engine light on. Ignition coil was arcing. Replaced coil package. Broken rear spring - right side. While checking the broken spring, mechanic saw that the rear struts were badly rotted a the top. | ||
Feb 2015126640 miC $500 | LR wheel bearing (hub assembly) replaced. | ||
Nov 2015137020 miC $300 | RF lower ball joint and stabilizer bushings |
Subaru Legacy in Arizona, United States Oct 2009 - Dec 2012 | |||
Dec 200975000 miUS $550 | Replaced spark plugs and oil change, which revealed that driver side rear strut was blown and that the original battery was not holding a charge. Altogether cost was about 550.00 | ||
May 201083700 miUS $1000 | front bushings replaced. |
Subaru Legacy in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2012 - Feb 2022 | |||
Sep 201379000 miUS $50 | Replace headlight bulb | ||
Sep 201492000 miUS $400 | Wheel bearing replaced | ||
Nov 201494300 miUS $500 | Replace CV boots | ||
Mar 2018141000 miUS $3200 | Leaking head gasket replaced. Belts and water pump replaced at the same time. | ||
May 2018145000 miUS $700 | Rotors ground. | ||
Feb 2022184000 miUS $1500 | Brake master cylinder replaced. Tires replaced and hoses replaced. |
Subaru Legacy in Quebec, Canada Jul 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
Nov 2015138300 miC $400 | removing the protecting sheild of the exhaust line. | ||
Sep 2016151900 miC $100 | Door handle dont open de car |
Subaru Legacy in Texas, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2014 | |||
Jun 2014135000 miUS $240 | My check engine light cam on and my cruise control light continues to flash "cruise". This disables the use of the cruise control. Both the O2 and speed sensors were checked but the problems persists. |
Subaru Legacy in Oregon, United States Jan 2009 - Dec 2016 | |||
Jul 200948000 miUS $190 | Left rear wheel bearing was growling, was replaced under warranty. | ||
May 201275000 miUS $700 | Right rear and front wheel bearings had begun moaning, the rear bearing was replaced under warranty. |
Subaru Legacy in Colorado, United States Oct 2011 - Dec 2013 | |||
Mar 2013137000 miUS $600 | Symptoms: check engine light; rough idle after engine warm. Solution: Valve ring went bad; reworked valve guide, replaced head gasket. |
turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru Legacy in New Jersey, United States Sep 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
Dec 2014104000 miUS $2463 | valve cover leak main seal leak torn axle boots accessory belt, worn, not prematurely, replaced to save on labor costs later. timing belt tensioner | ||
Mar 2015107000 miUS $500 | radiator end tank cracked, radiator replaced. |
Subaru Legacy in North Carolina, United States Nov 2007 - Mar 2016 | |||
Mar 2011130000 miUS $100 | Steering belt slipping--replaced belt, problem gone for a few weeks. Returned, belt tightened, problem has been gone for >1 month so far. | ||
Jul 2011134000 miUS $190 | Cylinder 4 ignition coil was causing misfire and needed replacement. The actual repair took 1 day, the other days were for troubleshooting. Car in and out of shop (~1 day/week) for about a month to identify cause of misfire. | ||
Nov 2011145000 miUS $300 | Right inner axle boot worn, replaced | ||
Jan 2012148300 miUS $700 | Replaced front suspension | ||
Jul 2013168000 miUS $1000 | When engine warm, would turn over and the cut out upon restart. Immediate subsequent restart required letting the engine turn over several times before it would catch | ||
Oct 2013171300 miUS $1765 | Turbocharger catastrophic failure, required replacement. | ||
Jan 2015182000 miUS $800 | Valve and cam cover oil leaks, requiring repair and replacement of timing belt. Rack and pinion leaks, requiring replacement. | ||
May 2015184700 miUS $200 | Power steering pump failure, replaced power steering pump | ||
Sep 2015189000 miUS $600 | Engine overheating, replaced thermostat (cost includes synthetic oil change) Fuel injectors required replacement | ||
Feb 2016194000 miUS $1300 | Timing belt idler bearing failed, required replacement and replacement of timing belt | ||
Mar 2016194000 mi | Driveshaft worn/failing, required replacement |
Subaru Legacy in Texas, United States Aug 2010 - May 2012 | |||
May 201159000 miUS $210 | CV boot was cracked and leaking oil on front passenger side. Boot replaced and axle re-lubricated. Problem was identified by mechanic while the car was in to resurface front brake rotors. | ||
Dec 201165000 miUS $600 | Engine gasket worn out and leaking oil. Gasket replaced. Coolant tubing and connector deteriorated and was leaking coolant. Radiator thermostat soaked in coolant and also replaced as a precaution. | ||
Mar 201270000 miUS $800 | Power steering pump leaking fluid |
Subaru Legacy in Minnesota, United States Mar 2012 - Jul 2012 | |||
Jun 201283000 miUS $600 | Both front CV joints replaced. Took 3 days because I did one, then the other. The passenger's side joint went out during the the test drive, and was replaced again the next day. |
Subaru Legacy in Nova Scotia, Canada Mar 2012 - Apr 2012 | |||
Apr 2012137640 miC $600 | Plastic end tank on radiator cracked while driving, once up to temperature/pressure it sprayed all over the engine. The car went up on a flatbed to the dealer to have a new rad installed. After picking car up from radiator replacement, the car was surging badly, turned out to be a bad O2 sensor, very odd timing since nothing has failed in the last 70,000k |
Subaru Legacy in Utah, United States Jun 2010 - May 2015 | |||
Dec 2010100000 miUS $150 | Leaking fuel line connections at fuel injectors. Retightened clamps. | ||
Jan 2012114700 miUS $660 | Leaking PS system, new O-ring on suction hose where it meets PS pump fixed the problem. Valve cover gasket leaking Cracked CV boot front passenger side, new axle installed | ||
Dec 2012126000 miUS $600 | Rough idle, check engine light indicated running lean. Solution: loose battery terminal, fixed battery terminal and recalibrated throttle body. Slight crack in intercooler. Replaced intercooler. | ||
Apr 2013129300 miUS $500 | There was a crack in the plastic top part of the radiator, replaced radiator. | ||
Aug 2013131300 miUS $270 | Rough idle, check engine light indicating misfire on cylinders 1-3. Found/reattached a loose vacuum line (the culprit) and replaced spark plugs. | ||
Nov 2013132000 miUS $1100 | Rear wheel hub wore out, requiring replacing that, and the rim (the wheel almost decided to come undone on the freeway, so it was no longer serviceable) Front lower control arm bushings worn out. | ||
Mar 2014135000 miUS $200 | Driver side outside door handle broke in the cold. |
Subaru Legacy in Quebec, Canada Mar 2012 - Sep 2017 | |||
Apr 201477800 miC $444 | CEL P0011, inspected, oil changed (5,500 km), part ordered, changed AVCS solenoid. | ||
Feb 201696460 miC $75 | Original exhaust gasket blown | ||
Oct 2016101780 miC $500 | Both front callipers seized, replaced with rebuilt. Rotors & pads OK. | ||
Apr 2017106640 miC $350 | CEL code P0442 on vacation 1,600 miles from home. High repair estimate from dealer, decided to wait until return to home dealership. | ||
Jun 2017109740 miC $2087 | Replaced rusted fuel tank to address CEL code PO442. |
Subaru Legacy in New York, United States May 2014 - Apr 2015 | |||
Apr 201566000 miUS $630 | Rear wheel bearings |
Subaru Legacy in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2011 - Sep 2014 | |||
Dec 201350000 miUS $350 | Auto-Climate control (which is integrated into radio unit) was replaced due to loss of all HVAC functionality |
Subaru Legacy in New Mexico, United States Apr 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
Mar 2014128000 miUS $200 | Replaced right rear wheel bearing unit. | ||
Jul 2014130300 miUS $100 | Replaced driver side rear wheel bearing assembly Found radiator was leaking from joint of plastic top to aluminum fins. Replaced radiator, upper hose, fan belts. | ||
Jan 2015129500 miUS $20 | High pitched squealing when turning after startup. I adjusted the belt, still made noise. Thought I was going to have to replace the pump. Did some research online and found simple o-ring replacement would possibly fix. | ||
Jul 2015137500 miUS $70 | Shaking while braking, needed front lower control arm rear bushings. Had to remove control arms and have bushing pressed out and back in. | ||
Feb 2016145000 miUS $800 | Replaced front and rear struts Replaced outer tie rod ends Needed alignment after replacing struts and front end parts. | ||
Jun 2016149000 mi | Alternator came loose and caused very loud vibration that sounded like major issue. | ||
Dec 2016154000 miUS $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. | ||
Jan 2017139800 miUS $75 | Heater blend motor stopped working, it stayed stuck on defrost, and you couldn't switch to vent or feet. | ||
Aug 2017161000 miUS $200 | Intercooler had separated, allowing charge air to escape. Turbo Inlet, or intake had a slight tear. Removed intake manifold and replaced turbo inlet. 12+ hours of work for me. | ||
Jan 2020190000 miUS $1200 | Turbo failure. Replaced turbo with aftermarket Replaced down pipe Replaced all oil fittings with internal filters |
Subaru Legacy in Idaho, United States Feb 2014 - Jun 2017 | |||
Jun 2017112000 miUS $3600 | Fueling and electrical issue caused by a previous shop in Boise Idaho. |
Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2005 - Jan 2014 | |||
Mar 201051000 miUS $900 | Replace steering rack | ||
Dec 201060000 miUS $250 | During an inspection, mechanic found a failing ball joint. Ball joint replaced and vehicle aligned on the same day. | ||
Dec 201171000 miUS $350 | The AC drain tube clogged causing water damage to the heater blower motor. Drain tube was cleared and blower motor replaced. | ||
Oct 201279000 miUS $200 | Replaced rear sway bar end links |
Subaru Legacy in Virginia, United States Sep 2012 - Sep 2016 | |||
Oct 201342000 miUS $200 | CV joint was leaking. Replaced entire CV axle with a model from Raxles by myself for about $200. OEM = $300 Raxles = $200 Autozone = $80, but users report lots of vibration problems with them The CV joint was not clicking. | ||
Feb 201555000 miUS $200 | Air conditioner/defroster was cycling cold for only 5 seconds. Recharged freon and performed a leak test. (Leak test was the majority of the cost). No leak found, probably needed recharge based on age. | ||
Feb 201660900 miUS $1000 | Power steering pump leaking. No cheap aftermarket parts. $700 pump + about $250 labor. Brake guide pins seized. Needed to be replaced. Parts cost ($40) + around $200 labor. | ||
Jul 201663200 miUS $850 | Car was overheating on highway. Radiator was mostly empty. Towed to a mechanic |
Subaru Legacy in Quebec, Canada Jul 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
Sep 2016102920 miC $1689 | There was a hum detected while riding on the highway. Both valve cover gaskets. Sway bar bushings Replaced 2 rear hub assembly bearings. | ||
Sep 2017112220 miC $650 | There was a grinding noise coming from the front when braking. Wheel bearings were replaced. End links were worn and replaced. |
Subaru Legacy in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2020 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jan 202287000 miUS $500 | Rear wheel bearing replaced. | ||
Apr 202287000 miUS $1400 | Scheduled maintenance. Timing belt, water pump, and thermostat. |
Subaru Legacy in Ontario, Canada May 2011 - Jul 2011 | |||
Jul 201193620 miC $240 | #3 Cylinder coil needed to be replaced |
turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Legacy in Arizona, United States Sep 2007 - Jun 2018 | |||
Nov 200847000 miUS $100 | Display on radio-HVAC unit went out, though unit still functioned. Replacement was ordered. Replacement installed approx 1 week later. Paid $100 deductible on extended warranty | ||
May 201061000 miUS $100 | torn cv joint boot | ||
Sep 201388000 miUS $3500 | Clutch froze and had to be replaced. Power steering pump leaking and replaced. | ||
Dec 201390000 miUS $260 | Misfire in #1 cylinder. Plug fouled due to short created by plug wire rubbing on fuel injection control wire. | ||
Sep 201495000 miUS $1000 | Clutch was replaced as maintence at 90K miles. Throwout bearing then failed requiring 2nd replacement. Dealer/manufacturer declind to pay for repair. | ||
Mar 2017109651 miUS $2935 | Took vehicle to dealer for check engine light/poor performance. First trip revealed only blown fuse. When condition repeated dealer found bad mass air sensor. Because of age of car, part had to be ordered. Trunk and interior dome light replaced due to failure |
Subaru Legacy in Georgia, United States Jul 2007 - Apr 2015 | |||
Aug 200729000 mi | 6-CD changer would get stuck on one track and constantly repeat or just act like it's playing with no sound. Problem was worse with brand new CD's often locking up by the 3rd track. It would happen often on hot days, but I live in GA so every day is hot. Originally brought car in for check engine light and the Turbo Fan Relay recall. The car ran rough at idle and studdered at 2800rpm. Dealer replaced the ECM(computer). | ||
Nov 200734000 mi | Rough idle again and poor performance. Dealer replace #2 injector, but did not solve the problem. Possibly another injector is defective along with a needed ECM reflash dealer didn't have time to complete last visit. Bringing back to dealer to fix again. Steering pulse was explained to be normal due to AWD torque shirt during tight turning. Brake pulsation was not resolved due to lack of time. Bringing car back to dealer to have brake problem addressed. Front drivers side headlight burned out for the 2nd time in 18 months. Replaced by dealer under warranty. | ||
Dec 200737000 miUS $500 | Rough idle and poor performance still exist, dealers dianostic computer was down and could not determine which injector was bad. Must go back to dealer, AGAIN! Whinning and vibration coming from left rear of car. Dealer replaced left rear wheel bearing fixing the problem. Rough idle and poor performance problem still. Different dealer(out of town) did not find anything wrong with the injectors but had fouled up plugs. Preformed 30,000 service which included new plugs, carbon cleaning, etc. Ran great for about 100 miles the | ||
Apr 200841000 mi | Replaced the number 4 injector and the car has been running great. | ||
Dec 200851000 miUS $86 | I had the turbo banjo bolt removed after reading a TSB that the banjo filter could become clogged and starve the turbo of oil causing it to seize. Dealer recommended removal of filter rather than cleaning every 3000 miles at a cost of $90 in labor. | ||
Dec 200963000 miUS $854 | The throw-out bearing in the clutch self destructed itself. Which inturn damaged the the fly wheel and the transmission case snout it is housed on. I naturally replaced all my clutch parts while they were in there. That bearing should not die at 60k. | ||
Jul 201070300 miUS $350 | Replaced the Front passenger side half-shaft becasue CV boot closest to trasmission was torn. Typical problem on turbo models due to how close the boot is to the exhaust manifold. Easy repair, but axle was very expensive. | ||
Mar 201292000 miUS $1500 | Power steering pump leak had to be replaced. Valve cover gasket leak. Typical expensive repair on all subaru's around 100k. Had them replaced along with I minor oil leak from the oil filter attachment. Boot on front driver axle/cv was cracked. Replaced the axle. | ||
Jun 2013110000 miUS $800 | Power steering pump was leaking. Replaced the pump. Drivers side axle half-shaft was leaking at the inner boot, had that replaced. |
Subaru Legacy in Montana, United States Jun 2015 - Aug 2015 | |||
Jul 2015174000 miUS $800 | Engine misfire |
Subaru Legacy in Oregon, United States Oct 2021 - May 2022 | |||
Nov 2021100000 miUS $2000 | Slipping clutch, replaced clutch and flywheel |
Subaru Legacy in Minnesota, United States Jun 2013 - Jul 2014 | |||
Sep 201385000 mi | Replaced out of warranty wheel bearing at no charge. |
Subaru Legacy in Alaska, United States Aug 2006 - May 2009 | |||
Mar 200842000 miUS $50 | Faulty fuel injector, causing misfire in cylinder 3. | ||
Oct 200849000 miUS $138 | Used local garage for winter tire change-over. Shop mechanic over-torqued several lug bolts, snapping them off. Had to be tapped and new bolts set in. |
Subaru Legacy in Ohio, United States May 2014 - Jun 2014 | |||
Jun 2014124000 miUS $1200 | Blown turbo - replaced with a rebuilt turbo |
Subaru Legacy in North Dakota, United States Aug 2008 - Apr 2015 | |||
Jul 201153000 miUS $350 | Leaking power steering pump replaced | ||
May 201259400 miUS $182 | A/C recharge. Checked for leaks, none found | ||
Oct 201263300 mi | Replaced passenger side rear wheel bearing. Common problem, Subaru has extended the warranty to 8 years, 100k miles. | ||
Dec 201371000 miUS $610 | could not fill fuel tank, fuel nozzle would click off. Tech found charcoal vapor canister in emissions system had fuel in it & needed replacement. Original battery needed to be replaced. | ||
Jun 201473000 miUS $63 | One low beam out, replaced both. | ||
Nov 201477000 miUS $160 | Water had filled driver's side fog light assembly. Replaced fog light assembly. | ||
Mar 201579000 miUS $375 | Rear drivers side door lock stuck. Door panel removed, door handle cable cleaned and lubed. |
Subaru Legacy in New York, United States May 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
Jun 2011106000 miUS $1100 | diagnose and replace car computer replaced AC compressor and expansion valve |
Subaru Legacy in New Hampshire, United States Dec 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
Feb 2013107600 miUS $800 | Both front calipers were frozen and required replacement. |
Subaru Legacy in Rhode Island, United States Sep 2009 - Dec 2014 | |||
Aug 200979000 mi | Rear wheel bearings, covered under extended warranty. | ||
Oct 200978000 mi | Rear wheel bearing noisy, replaced under an extended warranty. | ||
Apr 2012116800 miUS $83 | Rear sway bar links wore out, noisy/clunking sound. | ||
Jan 2013114300 miUS $135 | Transfer gear bearings in the center differental were noisy. Replaced 2 bearings. | ||
Jul 2013140800 miUS $250 | A/C compressor seized. Replaced compressor and condensor/dryer assembly. LF brake caliper siezed up. | ||
Mar 2014153000 miUS $1500 | Head gaskets again. Used Tomei Racing reinforced gaskets along with ARP head studs this time. Clutch worn out, throw out bearing noisy. | ||
Jul 2014155300 mi | starter motor stopped working |
Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2009 - Apr 2018 | |||
Jul 201047000 miUS $350 | Front Right bearing was making a lot of noise and diagnosed by both the dealer and a non-dealer mechanic as faulty and need of replacement. After replacement however, the noise is still there. | ||
Aug 201251000 mi | Had to replace alternator belt as the old one came of the pulley and was damaged. | ||
Mar 201557000 miUS $1500 | After the car has been sitting idle for two years: AC pulley got loose and cut open my timing belt cover. Main alternator pulley got dry rotted and had to be replaced. Downpipe O2 sensor had to be changed. All four brakes and rotors replace. | ||
Oct 201778000 miUS $1400 | Suspension: major rust and dry rotting issues. |
Subaru Legacy in Illinois, United States Jan 2009 - Oct 2011 | |||
Jan 200970000 miUS $200 | Left rear wheel bearing replaced, Contacted SOA and they sent a reimbursement check, fixed at local shop. | ||
Jun 200974000 mi | Power steering fluid boiled under normal driving conditions and reservoir overflowed. replaced powersteering oil and oem belt. $50 | ||
Aug 201086800 miUS $300 | Passenger Inner CV Boot ripped. Passanger Inner CV Boot ripped. | ||
Mar 201191000 miUS $200 | front driver side wheel bearing needed a replacement. 2 weeks prior the noise was hardly noticable, it got very loud, very fast, and it pulled left as it the alignment off. When it was replaced the alignment pulled slightly right. |
Subaru Legacy in Connecticut, United States Mar 2013 - Jul 2013 | |||
May 201399000 miUS $10000 | turbo went ruined engine,during repairs with new engine and turbo did upgraded fuel and exhaust and intercooler ect |
Subaru Legacy in Great Britain Feb 2012 - May 2012 | |||
May 201271000 mi£120 | Rear shock absorber |
Subaru Legacy in Washington, United States Feb 2007 - Nov 2021 | |||
Sep 200761000 mi | Torn axle boot, the dealer service department choose to call it a warranty repair even though it was just outside of the power train warranty | ||
Jun 2012100000 miUS $2050 | Clutch throw out bearing failure, augmented by the notorious transmission snout grooving. Fixed with a new clutch assembly and a transmission snout sleeve kit(tsk3). Also got 2 axle seals and a control arm bushing as maintenance. | ||
Sep 2013106000 miUS $45 | Passenger side front window came off it's track. | ||
May 2015124600 miUS $900 | Engine front seal leak. |
Subaru Legacy in California, United States Dec 2012 - Jul 2016 | |||
Jun 201452000 miUS $900 | Replace bushings front and rear and control arms. Oil change, filter. | ||
Nov 201564300 mi | water pump leak | ||
Jul 201674000 miUS $800 | split cv boot |
Subaru Legacy in Alberta, Canada Jan 2012 - Jun 2017 | |||
Jan 2017114020 miC $1000 | Car had slight hesitation on power and vibration on idle. Replaced all 4 coil packs with Subaru OEM parts. Replaced MAF and O2 sensor with Denso (Subaru's OEM). Maintenance item: Replaced both rear wheel bearings, as they were making noise at highway speed. |
168-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Legacy in Ontario, Canada Mar 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
Sep 201074400 mi | Vibration between 2-2.5k RPM. Turned out to be a loose exhaust heat shield; all that was required was a quick tightening. | ||
Dec 201077500 miC $300 | Left-rear wheel bearing. |
Subaru Legacy in Ontario, Canada Nov 2006 - Feb 2015 | |||
Dec 200612400 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. | ||
Mar 200716120 mi | The alarm sound and overhead indicator for the passenger seat belt not used, is actve whether there is a person sitting at the seat or not. The dealer says Subaru is working on the problem | ||
May 200717980 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 Replaced headlight and no charge do to delay in fixing problem number one. | ||
Oct 200722320 mi | The four way flashers did not work. Dealer discovered the problem and fixed no charge. | ||
Jan 200824180 mi | Driver side headlight keeps failing usually in less than a month. Dealer fixed and put in long life bulbs. | ||
Dec 201393000 miC $300 | Valve gasket leaking removed and replaced. |
168-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru Legacy in North Carolina, United States Nov 2006 - Oct 2012 | |||
Sep 201165000 miUS $350 | Replaced valve cover gaskets. | ||
Feb 201269500 miUS $75 | Broken radiator cap. Replaced & topped off coolant. |
Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States May 2010 - Dec 2016 | |||
Jun 201057000 miUS $22 | Driver side headlight bulb. Driver side headlight bulb OEM |
Subaru Legacy in Peru Aug 2010 - Nov 2012 | |||
Nov 201051960 mi$270 | Rear doors power locks not working. Actuators replaced |
Subaru Legacy in Ontario, Canada May 2009 - Apr 2015 | |||
Aug 201070060 miC $10 | Right low-beam light burned out. Replaced myself. | ||
Jun 201386180 miC $140 | Replaced Rotors and Pads and seized caliper pin. | ||
Apr 2015103540 miC $100 | Spring broke on passenger side. Bought a used strut in good condition and replaced the entire thing. |
Subaru Legacy in New York, United States Feb 2012 - Jan 2015 | |||
Mar 2012115000 mi | General brake maintenance, loose calipers - front passenger side brake | ||
Apr 2012116000 miUS $1200 | Head gasket, timing belt and water pump replacement. | ||
Jun 2013129000 miUS $900 | Muffler replacement |
Subaru Legacy in Illinois, United States Jun 2010 - Sep 2017 | |||
Feb 201586700 miUS $265 | Front stabilizer links where broken. | ||
Apr 201697000 miUS $800 | Replace the catalytic converter. | ||
Jun 2016101000 mi | Just a few weeks after having had the catalytic converter replaced, the check engine light came on again. Now the "Fuel Trims" are out of adjustment. My mechanic has not been able to fix this yet. They are doing research. | ||
Jul 2016101800 miUS $180 | The first catalytic converter replacement failed within a few days. Had replace it with a more expensive one. I won't get a bill for this until the next time I take it in for service. | ||
Oct 2016106800 miUS $7 | Replaced the drivers side head light. I just noticed that this is a reportable item. I have replaced headlights several times. Every few years. Did not have to remove the battery, so this was easy. | ||
Mar 2017115000 miUS $916 | Replaced both rear wheel bearings the the left front ball joint. | ||
May 2017116000 miUS $1041 | Replaced bad drive shaft bearing with new drive shaft assembly. Also replaced right front ball joint. | ||
Sep 2017122000 miUS $100 | Free up sticking calipers. |