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2009 Subaru Legacy repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (22%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

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

Other (8%)

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2009 Subaru Legacy repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (24%)

< $100 (55%)

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Subaru Legacy in Belgium Nov 2011 - Oct 2017
May 2014 119660 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 2014 128480 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 2015 150620 mi €350	Electical mirror did not work anymore - leading to long rattling. Had to be replaced - hence quite high cost
May 2015 152520 mi €220	Wheel was making noise, replaced wheel bearing.
Feb 2016 179180 mi €212	Pumps of the boot (liftgate struts) had to be replaced as it fell down. Pump had broken during frost.
Apr 2016 184100 mi €400	Had to replace one wheel bearing, brake blocks (pads) and a brake shoe.
Sep 2016 199640 mi €2000	Light housing got a bit dirty inside, and had to be replaced (light beams were too weak). technical control (yearly event) refused car for it.

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Subaru Legacy in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2009 - Mar 2010
Apr 2009 8000 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 2010 16000 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 2014 72000 mi	My rear o2 sensor died, caused a check engine light.
Oct 2016 85200 mi US $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

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Subaru Legacy in California, United States Oct 2010 - Aug 2017
Nov 2010 17000 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 2012 40000 mi US $150	sun visor no longer folds in place-obstructs view

Subaru Legacy in California, United States Jul 2009 - Feb 2019
Mar 2016 63000 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 2010 22000 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 2011 30700 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 2014 65000 mi US $250	Had to replace battery. Had to replace front headlight.

Subaru Legacy in Texas, United States Jan 2019 - Jan 2022
Sep 2019 111489 mi US $634	Inner boot torn on driver side Axle found during inspection. Replaced with OE Reman. Replaced Sway Bar End Links
Oct 2019 113163 mi US $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.

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Subaru Legacy in Connecticut, United States May 2011 - Jun 2022
Mar 2014 72000 mi US $425	The front left wheel bearing was replaced and the car was re-aligned
Jun 2016 106000 mi US $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 2009 8000 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 2010 28400 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 2011 29750 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 2011 33000 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 2011 37000 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 2013 81000 mi US $45	Passenger side visor broke, would not stay folded up. Glue inside had failed. Replaced it myself.
Jan 2014 58200 mi US $30	Bearing in non-tensioning idler pulley failed. It started whining, noise grew louder and more frequent. Replaced it myself with after-market pulley.

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Subaru Legacy in Virginia, United States Jun 2009 - Jun 2015
Jun 2010 26000 mi US $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 2010 37000 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 2015 83000 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.

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Subaru Legacy in Minnesota, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2018
Aug 2014 89500 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 2015 106000 mi US $1500	Replaced both Valve and Head Gaskets- water pump, timing belt.
Apr 2016 130300 mi US $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 2016 137500 mi	Passenger airbag recall. Replaced airbag inflator. Light is back on and will be going back to the shop.
Jan 2017 148300 mi US $400	Replaced rear-passenger wheel bearing.
Jul 2017 160000 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 2018 170000 mi US $80	replaced both front end wheel bearings.

Subaru Legacy in Oregon, United States Aug 2010 - Mar 2018
Oct 2017 73000 mi US $120	Trunk torsion bar broke on one side and trunk lid would not easily lift. Replaced both torsion bars.
Mar 2018 76306 mi US $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 2008 1000 mi	Heater not blowing hot. repaired quickly and properly. Needed a sensor I believe.
Mar 2009 6000 mi	Drivers door lock malfunctioned. Repaired no problem since.
Jan 2010 16500 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 2011 32000 mi	front sway bar bushings need replacement. parts ordered. Also loose center arm rest was repaired on this visit (under warranty)
Jun 2011 34000 mi	previous bushing replacement did not resolve noise. follow-up diagnosed strut problem and this was replaced which has cured the problem.
Dec 2011 40000 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 2018 59000 mi US $600	Front control arm bushings needed replaced.

Subaru Legacy in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2015
Dec 2014 67000 mi US $4000	failed connecting rod bearing

Subaru Legacy in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2014 - Jun 2014
May 2014 53900 mi US $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 2009 12000 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 2009 5000 mi	The center armrest cover detached. Dealer repaired, and stated that it was just a few loose screws.
Jan 2010 17800 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 2016 54600 mi US $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 2016 55000 mi US $250	Trunk lid mechanism failed and lid would no longer stay open on its own. Labor cost to diagnose was $60. Two torsion bars were replaced at a cost of $124 for parts and $83 for labor.
Nov 2017 64000 mi US $18	Headlight bulb failed on passenger side and was replaced today.
Jan 2020 74529 mi US $765	Power steering pump assembly was replaced. Parts were $585.00; labor was $238.00
Feb 2022 79802 mi US $5000	Oil leaking from cracks in engine and head gaskets

Subaru Legacy in Florida, United States Jul 2009 - Jul 2013
Jun 2012 33000 mi	New Compressor

Subaru Legacy in Alabama, United States Jul 2015 - Jul 2015
Jul 2015 65000 mi US $60	Heat shield around exhaust was rattling at 1400 rpm. Removed heat shield.

Subaru Legacy in Delaware, United States Nov 2010 - Oct 2016
Jun 2011 17000 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 2012 23500 mi US $100	ac wasn't cooling adequately.
Jun 2013 32000 mi US $650	front brakes. rear door wouldn't lock (cables not connected). 30.000 mile service, recall
Apr 2014 40000 mi US $600	shield under car became loose
Dec 2014 47000 mi	power steering pump was leaking. It was replaced
Jan 2016 41000 mi US $608	passenger front bearing replaced. Tech stated that it was worn.

Subaru Legacy in New York, United States Sep 2012 - Oct 2012
Oct 2012 28000 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 2010 7399 mi	Replace transmission cooler line - fitting damaged or cross-threaded during manufacturing causing fluid leak.
Sep 2012 19000 mi	Cooling system - radiator cap was replaced under warranty by the dealer.

Subaru Legacy in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2017
Apr 2016 98000 mi US $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 2010 25000 mi	Wind noise from windsheild at highway speeds. Windsheild was pulled and installed with new seal on the outside of windsheild.
May 2016 76400 mi US $70	Parking Brake Issue
Feb 2018 98000 mi US $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 2011 58280 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.

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Subaru Legacy in Manitoba, Canada Aug 2014 - Jun 2022
Jul 2016 65100 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 2016 65720 mi C $900	Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve failed and required replacement
Jun 2017 69440 mi C $1000	Front anti-sway bar end links replaced and rear shocks replaced.
Apr 2018 73780 mi C $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 2021 113460 mi C $1400	Tie-rod ends, lower control arms replaced. New battery as well.

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Subaru Legacy in Colorado, United States Dec 2014 - Aug 2015
Jan 2015 US $1000	Catastrophic turbo failure. Turbo replaced.
Mar 2015 108000 mi US $700	Replaced all 4 struts and tophats.

Subaru Legacy in Minnesota, United States Jun 2010 - Aug 2018
Feb 2010 40000 mi US $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 2014 106000 mi US $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 2017 172000 mi US $100	Left rear bearing
Aug 2018 197000 mi US $4500	engine failed completely,replaced with used JDM engine

Subaru Legacy in Nebraska, United States May 2012 - Oct 2018
Jan 2013 68700 mi US $554	Intake Manifold Gaskets were faulty. Spark plugs were changed out for the 60K service
Feb 2014 66000 mi US $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 2015 77100 mi US $42	Power Steering pump was "burped".
Sep 2016 89000 mi US $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 2016 91000 mi US $30	Passenger side main beam headlight went out. I replaced both sides with new Sylvania Silver Star Ultra bulbs.
Feb 2017 93000 mi US $98	New rear pads required.

Subaru Legacy in Michigan, United States Sep 2012 - Mar 2018
Oct 2012 67200 mi US $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 2013 83400 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 2013 96000 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 2014 110300 mi US $350	We had to replace the MAC sensor. The problem was indicated by the "check engine" light, poor performance and poor gas mileage.
Dec 2014 135000 mi US $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 2016 165000 mi US $200	Repair exhaust leak.
Oct 2016 166700 mi US $300	Replaced worn wheel bearing on right rear.
Mar 2018 186000 mi US $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.

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Subaru Legacy in Minnesota, United States Nov 2011 - Nov 2017
Dec 2011 66000 mi US $200	Right front hub & bearing replaced Variable Valve Solenoid replaced
Jul 2014 91500 mi US $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 2015 103000 mi US $559	replaced both front wheel bearings
Apr 2015 104000 mi US $687	radiator seam failed causing coolant to leak
May 2017 127040 mi US $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 2009 14880 mi	Clanking and wheezing noise from front end over large bumps. Anti-roll bar bushings gone. Replaced under warranty.
Sep 2009 22320 mi	Driver's side window clunked going up or down. Screws inside the mechanism came loose. Required door panel removal, add loctite to 4 screws and retighten.
Feb 2010 26040 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 2011 44640 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 2011 45260 mi	Replaced driver's side front anti-roll bar end link and associated bushing(s), due to clanking sound from front.
Nov 2013 57660 mi C $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 2014 59520 mi C $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 2014 60640 mi C $500	Replaced integral hub wheel bearing left rear. Finally, a repair that was expected, as all LGTs seem to suffer this fate.
Nov 2014 63240 mi C $905	This time the left front wheel bearing hub.
Feb 2015 63860 mi C $80	Replace serpentine belt
Nov 2015 65720 mi C $302	Replaced rear sway bar bushings and link, $228. Welded on a new exhaust hanger, $74.
Sep 2016 68200 mi C $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 2016 68300 mi C $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 2017 70268 mi C $800	Replace seized left front caliper Pillow bushings replaced both front side lower control arms
Aug 2017 71920 mi C $650	Replace left rear wheel bearing. Reweld radiator support.

Subaru Legacy in New York, United States Feb 2013 - Mar 2013
Mar 2013 69000 mi US $200	4th wheel bearing replacement (all 4 wheels)

Subaru Legacy in Texas, United States Dec 2011 - Apr 2015
Jan 2015 46300 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 2015 73000 mi	AC was not cooling

Subaru Legacy in California, United States Jun 2016 - May 2019
Mar 2016 86976 mi US $3100	90K service: Brake pads, new tires, power steering fluid, coolant replacement, V belt, recall, oil change transmission mount CV boots
Jun 2017 101341 mi US $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 2009 8200 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 2007 1000 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 2008 7000 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.

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Subaru Legacy in New York, United States Jan 2008 - Apr 2011
Sep 2008 24000 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 2011 31000 mi	Headlights burned out

Subaru Legacy in Ontario, Canada Jan 2008 - Jul 2015
Feb 2008 620 mi	Starter failed and was replaced (with 200km's on a brand new car!!).
Feb 2011 58900 mi C $300	Rough idle on cold startup. Failed emissions test. Cleaned injectors and throttle body.
Jul 2011 65800 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 2011 69440 mi C $100	AC drain tube was clogged and draining into interior of car. Drain tube was cleared and re-installed.
Oct 2012 93700 mi C $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 2013 107260 mi	Front passenger side wheel bearing replaced (worn). Sway bar links replaced. CV boots cracked and seeping grease.
Jun 2013 110360 mi	Front and rear driver side wheel bearings replaced
Dec 2013 120900 mi C $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 2014 124000 mi C $600	Cylinder 2 misfire. Replaced ignition coil on remaining 3 cylinders. Worn cv joint needed replacement.
May 2014 130200 mi C $450	Worn wheel bearing... Replaced.
Jun 2014 132060 mi C $220	Cylinder 2 misfire on warm restart. Replaced fuel injector.
Sep 2014 137020 mi	Oil supply pipe to the turbocharger corroded and leaked oil. Related to Subaru recall # WVF-16 (transport cda# 2008333).
Jul 2015 153140 mi	Emissions error P2443. Secondary air valve stuck in the closed position.

Subaru Legacy in New York, United States Apr 2016 - Jun 2017
Nov 2016 124000 mi US $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 2008 6000 mi US $800	Bent struts
Jun 2008 6000 mi US $1000	Replaced struts.
Jan 2009 20000 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 2009 36000 mi	Wheels were showing corrosion around center caps. Driver's door sill showed corrosion on it. Both being taken care of by Subaru.
Mar 2011 61000 mi US $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.

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Subaru Legacy in Virginia, United States Apr 2008 - Jun 2011
Oct 2008 10000 mi	Check engine light came on but no codes found at shop, everything seems fine.
Jun 2010 41000 mi US $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 2007 820 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 2007 1240 mi	Second of three unsuccessful attempts to fix wind noise.
Feb 2008 1860 mi	Third of three unsuccessful attempts to fix wind noise.
Jul 2008 6200 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 2009 17500 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 2012 36300 mi	Replaced faulty seatbelt buckle (rear passenger, driver's side).
Mar 2018 86000 mi US $1500	Steering pump failed.

Subaru Legacy in Oregon, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2012
May 2012 37000 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.

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Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States May 2007 - Jun 2010
Aug 2009 28000 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 2008 10000 mi	Shifter trim popped out. Also, passenger side door was loose and squeaking.
Jul 2009 19000 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 2016 123000 mi US $385	Clutch release bearing was noisy and started to fail. Replaced clutch release bearing
Jan 2017 132000 mi US $16	Replaced rear brake pads.
Mar 2018 151000 mi US $130	replaced rear struts
Jan 2020 186000 mi US $325	Replace front cv joint boots repair tire leak - seal leaking around rim
Apr 2020 210000 mi US $300	Replaced Catalytic converter

Subaru Legacy in Tennessee, United States Jun 2012 - Aug 2016
Jul 2015 146000 mi US $450	Had to replace front control arms.
Sep 2015 150000 mi US $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.

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Subaru Legacy in New York, United States Nov 2008 - Jun 2011
Jan 2009 8000 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 2008 2000 mi	Check engine warning light and ABS light came on.
Dec 2008 3000 mi	CEL lit, replaced sensor.
Jan 2014 34300 mi	Exterior trim on windshield came off. Reattached with glue.
Aug 2016 62500 mi US $130	Engine sensor light on. They say it was due to gas cap being loose. Hope it doesn't happen again.
Jun 2018 75000 mi US $50	Alignment

Subaru Legacy in Louisiana, United States Feb 2008 - Aug 2009
Mar 2008 1000 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 2009 26000 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 2009 26000 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 2009 31000 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 2011 35000 mi US $500	Basic 35000 mile maintenance; transmission jerking at stops, computer "retrain" of transmission
Oct 2011 38000 mi US $70	Had to relearn the computer to the transmission; was having hard down shift when coming to a full stop.
Mar 2015 79000 mi US $600	Replace cv boot during brake job
Apr 2015 79700 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 2015 83000 mi US $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 2016 92400 mi US $300	Passenger airbag recall replacement. Also airbag sensor in the passenger seat was replaced, had been failing intermittently.
Oct 2016 97000 mi US $3	Power steering o-ring was leaking
Apr 2018 114000 mi US $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 2014 73300 mi US $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 2018 90000 mi US $300	One wheel bearing went bad. Suspect due to ice damage.
Apr 2020 93 mi US $75	Replaced headlights (one burnt out).

Subaru Legacy in Ontario, Canada Jan 2013 - Dec 2016
Sep 2016 91760 mi C $550	Leaking rocker cover gasket

Subaru Legacy in Washington, United States Jun 2014 - Apr 2017
Aug 2014 99600 mi	Air conditioning was poor. Found condenser was leaking. Replaced and rexharged. Alternator was working, but noisy. Replaced it.
Feb 2015 109000 mi US $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 2015 116000 mi US $680	Power Steering pump seized.
Mar 2016 130000 mi US $140	Rusted section of exhaust pipe replaced. Car is from the east coast.
Dec 2016 147000 mi US $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 2017 151 mi US $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 2016 127000 mi US $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 2009 42000 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 2008 11000 mi	Gas cap retention string broken. Replaced under warranty.

Subaru Legacy in New York, United States Aug 2013 - Dec 2013
Aug 2013 78000 mi	Engine shuts off while driving Airbag light comes on intermittenly Radio does not turn on
Dec 2013 80000 mi US $80	Faulty leaking tire pressure monitor

Subaru Legacy in New York, United States Dec 2017 - Apr 2018
Jan 2018 85000 mi US $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 2010 23800 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 2011 29000 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 2011 29000 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 2012 67000 mi	Bad head gaskets Had to replace a bad catalytic converter.

Subaru Legacy in Colorado, United States Oct 2011 - Sep 2017
Feb 2016 31000 mi	Right brake light was out. Replaced at dealership.

Subaru Legacy in New Brunswick, Canada May 2011 - Jan 2012
Jun 2011 70060 mi C $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 2010 28000 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 2010 29000 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 2010 30000 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 2011 31000 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 2011 40000 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 2013 66300 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.

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Subaru Legacy in Sweden Apr 2008 - Oct 2012
Feb 2012 46500 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 2012 50840 mi $2866	Brake pads were in contact with rotor, calipers needed refurbishing.

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Subaru Legacy in New Zealand Dec 2014 - Jan 2018
Sep 2015 89900 mi $400	Bushes were worn and needed replacement.
Jan 2016 $300	Rear passenger side window motor had failed

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Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2015 - Oct 2016
May 2016 87600 mi	Had the head gasket replace.

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Subaru Legacy in Singapore Feb 2014 - Oct 2017
May 2014 60360 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 2015 75020 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 2015 84320 mi $150	Power transmission belt broken. Replaced new one.
Apr 2016 87500 mi $350	Radiator leaked due to crack on the rubber parts.

Subaru Legacy in Manitoba, Canada Feb 2011 - Jul 2022
Mar 2011 25626 mi C $264	Computers and sensors - engine, transmission, and drivetrain, repair
Jun 2011 28576 mi C $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 2013 48140 mi C $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 2014 53320 mi C $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 2015 70680 mi C $483	Front Left wheel bearing replaced
Mar 2016 73160 mi C $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 2016 74260 mi C $350	3rd wheel bearing in 6 months. Used a jobber bearing ( National ) rather than Subaru to save over 100$.
Aug 2016 76880 mi	Timing belt. Also crankshaft front oil seal due to slight not previously visible leak. No oil needed between changes.
Sep 2016 76880 mi C $170	Replaced centre gasket in exhaust system
Feb 2018 88040 mi C $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 2018 89280 mi C $700	Failure of rubber bushing in the rear suspension.
Feb 2019 97 mi C $200	1 boot was changed. Shop did a very careful job. Link bushing was shot therefore the links were replaced
Apr 2019 98270 mi C $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 2019 102 mi C $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 2019 99 mi C $200	I replaced a number of heat shields on the exhaust system.
Oct 2019 100 mi C $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 2020 109 mi C $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 2020 102 mi C $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 2022 119040 mi C $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 2022 160000 mi US $560	Worn lower control arm bushings. Replaced lower control arms with new since it was the same price as replacing bushings.

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Subaru Legacy in New Zealand Nov 2008 - Apr 2017
Jan 2012 22940 mi	Replaced low beam and interior light bulb.
Jul 2013 27280 mi $16800	Battery was run flat, and when recharged was deemed old and to be replaced.
Feb 2014 28600 mi $23	Headlight bulb failed and needed to be replaced
Jul 2014 31000 mi	cruise control not working - spiral cable suspected. No repair undertaken. Attachment for screen below back window broken.
May 2015 35540 mi $44	headlight bulb replaced.

Subaru Legacy in Manitoba, Canada Sep 2011 - May 2015
Feb 2012 74500 mi C $30	Hood latch became loose and a small part disappeared. replaced entire latch mechanism.
Oct 2012 88840 mi C $60	Replace hood release mechanism.
Aug 2013 105400 mi C $160	Run gps and phone charger...battery had to be replaced.
Jun 2014 122760 mi C $450	Worn sensors.
Sep 2014 127720 mi C $200	Catalytic converter throws codes. Quote $2300 so delayed repair. Fixed myself by changing gas. Cost: $0.
May 2015 134540 mi C $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.

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Subaru Legacy in Alberta, Canada Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010 41540 mi C $225	Broken left rear sway bar (stabilizer link bar)

Subaru Legacy in North Carolina, United States Apr 2012 - Dec 2015
Apr 2013 114963 mi US $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 2014 132900 mi US $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 2014 138300 mi US $265	A boot on front passenger axle had ripped. Axle was replaced. A boot on front passenger axle had ripped. Axle was replaced.
Dec 2015 165000 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 2011 44640 mi C $250	Rough trans shifts>>.they changed the fluid and re=programmed tranny. OK so far. Defective steering rack...leaking fluid. Head gasket needed replacement

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Subaru Legacy in Virginia, United States Dec 2006 - Apr 2011
Mar 2011 43000 mi US $100	Backing plate bent. Dealer removed and straightened plate.

Subaru Legacy in Alberta, Canada Mar 2014 - Mar 2015
May 2014 38300 mi C $250	AC pulley replaced to correct squealing noise.
Feb 2015 41940 mi C $180	Replaced passenger front window seal as original part would no longer seat properly.

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Subaru Legacy in California, United States Nov 2006 - Nov 2008
Dec 2006 10000 mi US $56	TPMS warning light with correct pressure. Resolved...
Mar 2007 17800 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 2007 22000 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 2007 32000 mi	Acceleration hesitation starting around 2700 rpm.
Apr 2008 43000 mi	Wheel bearing out and brake shuddering under load.
May 2008 47000 mi	Squealing noise, front/left wheel.
Aug 2008 51000 mi US $225	Ruptured the oil feed line to the turbo. Which resulted in additional problems.
Sep 2008 51000 mi US $13	Tether line for fuel cap broke, replaced part, out of pocket $13

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Subaru Legacy in Ontario, Canada Feb 2010 - Apr 2017
Mar 2014 43400 mi C $2500	creaking sounds due to bushings Fuel gasket leak fender guard molding replaced Rust appearing at bottom of driver door on the inside
Dec 2016 57660 mi C $300	trunk lock does not engage properly. This issue happened twice

Subaru Legacy in California, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2015
Nov 2011 50933 mi US $317	Replaced right front CV boot Replace right front axle boot and oil change.
May 2014 74900 mi US $1000	Change clutch
Mar 2015 90000 mi US $600	cam sensors
May 2015 90000 mi US $300	Cam shaft broke Radiator installed backwards when mechanic replaced engine head for broken camshaft
Jun 2015 90000 mi US $500	Starter needed to be replaced and neutral safety switch

Subaru Legacy in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2012 - Oct 2019
Jul 2014 64200 mi US $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 2016 89700 mi US $250	Passenger rear wheel bearing hummed and needed replacement
Jun 2017 105000 mi US $900	Front left ball joint, both rear trailing arm bushings, alignment
May 2018 114000 mi US $400	Front lower control arm bushings + front swaybar endlinks replaced with alignment. Diagnosed leaking front CV joints.

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Subaru Legacy in Connecticut, United States Dec 2007 - Nov 2012
Apr 2008 18000 mi	Intermittent rubbing noise (increases/decreases based on speed), sometimes accompanied by "burning"/friction smell.
Jul 2009 33000 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 2012 61000 mi US $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 2014 126000 mi US $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 2013 64000 mi US $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 2009 23000 mi	cleaned wheel bearing fixed dash rattle
Oct 2015 63000 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 2013 52200 mi US $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 2014 53000 mi US $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 2012 125000 mi US $2400	Head Gasket Leak at 100,000 miles. Also had timing belt and water pump replaced. Rear wheel bearing failure
Apr 2013 131200 mi US $900	Replaced front struts and mounts

Subaru Legacy in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2008 - Mar 2015
Jan 2009 30000 mi	Headlight bulb replaced.
Jun 2011 50000 mi	WVU-31 Engine Control Module failed, Reprogram ECM per recall (separate), Main vehicle fuse replaced.
Dec 2011 58000 mi US $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 2012 61000 mi US $30	Passenger side headlight bulb was replaced

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Subaru Legacy in Great Britain Oct 2012 - Jun 2022
Nov 2012 27700 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 2014 36000 mi	Front anti-Roll(sway) bar bushes replaced
May 2014 36300 mi	Front Bottom Ball Joints replaced, Front Drop Links replaced. Front brake caliper slide pins replaced.
Nov 2015 46000 mi	Front Wishbone (Control arm) lower rear bush (both sides)
Nov 2016 49900 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 2017 54000 mi £30	Rear roll (sway) bar bushes replaced.
Nov 2021 80000 mi £100	O2 sensor replaced
Jun 2022 81000 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.

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Subaru Legacy in California, United States Sep 2006 - Jan 2018
Feb 2007 15000 mi	Rattle originating from emergency brake handle assy.
Mar 2007 16000 mi	Fixed e-brake rattle (email 050207)
Nov 2007 23000 mi	Dashboard rattle near driver's side A pillar
Jan 2008 24000 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 2010 54500 mi US $1400	Car overheated. Towed to shop. Replaced thermostat, leaking hose, water pump, timing belt + tensioners.
Sep 2012 69000 mi US $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 2012 69200 mi US $640	Radiator inlet hose popped off. Radiator inlet flange was damaged. Replaced radiator and inlet (top) hose.
Nov 2012 69000 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 2012 70000 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 2015 83000 mi US $641	Engine leaking oil. Replaced valve cover gaskets. Also replaced leaky turbo coolant lines.
Mar 2016 88000 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 2016 90000 mi US $130	Replaced leaky power steering pump.
Nov 2017 104000 mi US $1300	Car was overheating, replaced water pump. Did timing belt too. Coolant leak. Replaced radiator hose.
Jan 2018 104000 mi	Coolant leak. Replaced radiator hose.

Subaru Legacy in Montana, United States Nov 2006 - Jul 2016
Mar 2014 114000 mi US $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 2015 139000 mi US $776	Drive shaft required replacement account center joint was worn out (where front half and rear half come together),
Mar 2016 140000 mi US $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 2010 71200 mi US $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 2013 65100 mi C $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 2015 72540 mi C $600	Driver's side rear wheel bearing was replaced due to unusual noise being heard
Sep 2015 75640 mi C $700	Up pipe from exhaust manifold to turbo charger cracked causing exhaust leak
Apr 2017 84320 mi C $1300	New radiator was required as plastic end tanks cracked upon removal.
Jul 2018 94240 mi C $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 2008 11160 mi	Rough idle and check engine light, replaced idle valve.
Aug 2009 22320 mi C $1000	Sunroof rattle Surface rust appeared after 2 years on a small spot and was repainted.
May 2010 28520 mi C $500	ignition coil replaced
Mar 2011 40300 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 2012 57040 mi C $37	wires that feed current to fog lights was cut and needed repair.
Nov 2013 62000 mi C $350	OCV Oil control valve
Sep 2014 65720 mi C $450	2 ignition coils needed after check engine light and rough idle.
Dec 2014 66340 mi C $70	idle switch
Jan 2016 32100 mi C $900	exhaust midpipe rusted and perforated.
Jun 2016 69440 mi C $300	ignition coil
Oct 2016 70060 mi C $915	Tumbling valves
Jul 2017 70060 mi C $500	Starter replaced after it died.
Nov 2017 70060 mi C $1800	4 discs plus pads and calipers

Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2014
Jun 2012 124 mi US $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 2012 21624 mi US $300	Replaced front shocks with koni's. Marked improvement in handling; old shocks were worn, not defective. A good update.
Feb 2014 136000 mi US $1800	replaced bushings for front suspension

Subaru Legacy in Singapore May 2011 - Aug 2015
Apr 2012 43800 mi $200	Steering pump overhauled due to excessive noise.
Jun 2012 45880 mi $1500	Aircon cooling coil leaked/replaced
Sep 2012 48980 mi $600	Radiator leaked water, engine overheated. Car had to be towed to workshop and replaced radiator.
Dec 2013 65100 mi $500	Engine mountings replaced

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Subaru Legacy in New Brunswick, Canada Feb 2008 - Sep 2016
Feb 2008 38440 mi	Under warrantee - replaced drivers seat left side seat bolster foam and seat back seat cover.
Dec 2011 102920 mi C $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 2012 110360 mi C $450	Failing bearing noise in rear of car - Rear wheel bearing assembly replaced - problem resolved.
Jun 2013 125860 mi C $678	Leaking Valve cover Gasket. Had valves adjusted as well - they had not been adjusted at 160,000 - no adjustment was required.
Sep 2014 143220 mi C $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 2015 102920 mi C $67	After starting car thermostat failed to open resulting in a pressure release of some anti-freeze. Thermostat, seal and antifreeze replaced.
Aug 2016 151480 mi	Windshield wiper assembly replaced. Not a motor issue. Linkage the issue -Metal ball wears plastic socket until it pops off and wipers stop moving. Must replace complete assembly to fix a 25 cent plastic socket. Easy repair

Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2015
Aug 2014 155000 mi US $2000	replaced head gaskets

Subaru Legacy in Ontario, Canada Jul 2010 - Aug 2022
Nov 2015 71300 mi C $275	Oxygen sensor replaced
Jul 2022 132680 mi C $145	Battery does not hold charge, replaced
Aug 2022 132680 mi C $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 2007 11000 mi	Occasional speaker buzz, inspected and fixed by dealer at no charge.
May 2014 78700 mi US $10	Left headlight burned out.
Aug 2014 82300 mi US $90	Air conditioning not as cold as before. Performed A/C recharge service.
Feb 2015 90300 mi US $10	right headlight burned out
May 2017 128000 mi US $865	Throwout bearing making squealing noises on car startup during cold weather. Replaced clutch.
Jun 2017 128000 mi US $35	Driver side headlight burned out.

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Subaru Legacy in Oregon, United States Sep 2006 - Apr 2010

Subaru Legacy in Iowa, United States Mar 2009 - Dec 2016
Apr 2009 19000 mi	Rattle in dash near windshield.
Aug 2012 35900 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 2013 44000 mi US $377	Right front wheel bearing noise. Replaced and problem resolved.
Nov 2015 56400 mi US $320	Both VVT Oil pressure switches leaking oil. Switches replaced.
May 2016 62000 mi US $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 2016 62000 mi US $280	Right front wheel bearing noise. Bearing replaced and problem resolved.
Dec 2016 66000 mi US $1400	Head gaskets leaking oil. Gaskets and all seals replaced.

Subaru Legacy in North Carolina, United States Sep 2006 - Sep 2016
Aug 2006 12000 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 2015 147000 mi US $1200	Rear shocks leaking and required replacement

Subaru Legacy in Connecticut, United States Jul 2009 - Feb 2022
Nov 2012 42600 mi	loose or broken fastener for skid plate, probably from previous oil change
Aug 2015 62300 mi	OBD reset for loose gas cap
Oct 2015 62200 mi US $250	two boots torn, axles replaced in repair
Mar 2018 73000 mi US $150	Diagnose struts rear need replacement. While there oil and transmission fluid change& tire rotation. Will wait on struts until fall.
Aug 2018 77800 mi US $450	Rear Struts
Feb 2022 96000 mi US $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.

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Subaru Legacy in Alberta, Canada Feb 2017 - Jun 2018
Feb 2017 131440 mi C $432	High road noise from front right hub & bearing. Replaced Front right hub and bearing.
Jun 2018 136043 mi C $209	Replace Windshield. Rock shots

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Subaru Legacy in Ontario, Canada Oct 2010 - Oct 2017
Jun 2012 39060 mi	Torn ball joint boots.
Oct 2012 40700 mi C $640	Worn sway bar bushings. As part of the maintenance sway bar and end links were upgrade to better than oem.
Oct 2014 65100 mi C $400	and changed alternator.
Nov 2016 75000 mi C $400	Wheel bearing noise detected and repair done. Replaced wheel bearing

Subaru Legacy in Arizona, United States Mar 2009 - Dec 2014
Apr 2010 85000 mi US $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 2011 107000 mi US $240	R&R Battery electrical harness
Feb 2012 119900 mi US $800	R&R Intake manifold
Aug 2012 129700 mi US $2200	Replace A/C compressor and other components Replace power steering pump Replace Radiator
Aug 2013 142900 mi	fix oil leak to turbocharger
Feb 2014 152600 mi	lower control arm assembly
Jul 2014 159700 mi US $900	R&R struts, realign car

Subaru Legacy in California, United States Aug 2006 - Sep 2015
Sep 2006 6200 mi	Vehicle towed due to indication of overheat. No overheating occurred. Due to spurious microwave emissions affecting computer network.
Jan 2007 8000 mi	Warranty work. Removal of glue from rear carpet.
Jun 2007 12000 mi	Warranty work. Replacement of front wheel bearings.
Sep 2009 35000 mi US $50	Driver's door switch failed. Purchased new one from dealer and replaced in parking lot.
May 2011 50200 mi US $700	Replaced Right Front Bushings. Replaced Right Front Bushings.
Mar 2012 55000 mi US $800	Took car in for tuneup/oil change. Dealer called to say that the CV boots were torn. Replaced axles.
Nov 2012 57300 mi US $700	Tumble generator valve was bad; intake manifold was replaced. Radiator cap did not hold pressure. Replaced.
Feb 2013 58300 mi US $165	Battery died
Jun 2015 64000 mi	Check engine light turned on. When dealer checked it (flutter valve sensor fault), there was no issue.

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Subaru Legacy in Quebec, Canada May 2008 - May 2011
Jun 2008 4650 mi	Squeaky clutch pedal could not be fixed by dealership.
Jul 2009 16740 mi	Vacuum line valve on brake booster broke, entire brake booster replaced under warranty.
Aug 2009 19220 mi C $180	Primary O2 failure.

Subaru Legacy in Minnesota, United States Dec 2013 - Mar 2018
Feb 2014 140000 mi US $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 2014 140300 mi	need new rear bearings
Jul 2014 142200 mi US $700	needed new rear bearings turbo
Nov 2014 144400 mi US $100	Internal CV boot failed, needed to be replaced
Jan 2015 147000 mi	Gear grinding noise when turning and cold. Mechanics could replicate it but did not know what it was.
Mar 2015 148000 mi US $250	Both drive shafts were making noise Shaft seal was leaking
Oct 2015 154300 mi US $600	All struts were replaced
Sep 2016 158000 mi US $100	Valve gasket leaking oil
Oct 2016 158200 mi US $200	Starter did not work. Tested OK, and electronics tested OK. Starter replaced, problem solved
Apr 2017 160000 mi US $300	Power steering pump failed
Jan 2018 163000 mi US $150	Climate control and radio frose

Subaru Legacy in Rhode Island, United States Apr 2008 - Jun 2011
Jul 2008 48000 mi	Faulty ECU - part ordered Replace ECU
Sep 2008 52000 mi US $900	New Clutch
Oct 2008 56000 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 2012 112800 mi US $345	Exhaust up pipe cracked causing P0171 engine code, rough idle, and stalling.
Jun 2012 114000 mi US $86	Both front wheel bearings were replaced.
Nov 2012 120000 mi US $150	Had to replace both front calipers. Pistons were seized in caliper housing.
Dec 2012 119000 mi US $792	Throw out bearing failed requiring complete clutch jog.
Jun 2013 128000 mi US $120	Replace ball joint.
Mar 2014 139000 mi	Struts worn. Replaced all four corners

Subaru Legacy in Iowa, United States Jul 2010 - Jul 2011
Apr 2011 48500 mi US $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 2009 71000 mi US $465	Replace alternator.
May 2010 79150 mi	Took off driver's side mirror and repaired the LED turn signal light (reseated and cleaned contacts)
Aug 2010 84000 mi US $20	Replace and bleed brake fluid
Dec 2010 87000 mi US $30	Replace PCV valve system
Jan 2011 88500 mi US $10	Front brakes sticking on application; cleaned and regreased front pads and shims and regreased caliper slide pins.
Sep 2011 96000 mi US $300	Replaced worn lower control arm bushings with aftermarket AVO parts. 4-wheel alignment.
Jan 2012 89300 mi US $40	Replaced broken drive belts (power steering, AC, alternator)
Mar 2012 101000 mi US $60	Replaced worn sway bar endlinks (front) because of noise.
Aug 2012 105700 mi US $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 2014 122000 mi US $75	Replaced failed boost control solenoid due to intermittent failure/low boost issues.
Jan 2015 127000 mi US $40	Replaced tie rod ends due to noise and clunking.
Feb 2015 127300 mi US $150	Radiator was leaking from top outlet, which was cracked. Replaced radiator and refilled coolant.
Oct 2015 131200 mi US $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 2014 141000 mi US $400	Power steering pump failed. Replaced with a remanufactured unit - Cardone, flushed fluid, refilled.
Jun 2014 144000 mi US $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 2014 144000 mi US $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 2011 68000 mi US $100	brief malfunction causing check engine light to go off, no problem
Jul 2011 76000 mi US $300	Replaced 1 malfunctioning brake caliper
Nov 2012 98300 mi US $100	CV AXLE BOOT CLAMP
Jun 2013 106000 mi US $700	sway bar seized caliper, replaced pads rotors and other caliper as precaution
Jan 2014 100000 mi US $250	Check engine light, low oil pressure, oil change, brakes resurfaced

Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2014 - Sep 2017
Sep 2014 123000 mi US $300	rear axle bearing
Dec 2015 126000 mi US $259	strut mount worn, replaced
Jun 2017 126000 mi US $598	two emission control items had to be replaced

Subaru Legacy in Massachusetts, United States - Dec 2008
Dec 2008 75000 mi US $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 2010 65000 mi US $2200	Turbo

Subaru Legacy in Colorado, United States Jul 2012 - Sep 2016
Sep 2014 71000 mi	Occasional slippage and noise during steering.

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Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2007 - Sep 2012
Jan 2008 17000 mi	Dreaded dash rattle.
Jul 2008 22000 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 2008 22500 mi	Blocked ac drain hose. Open blocked ac drain tube
Jul 2009 30000 mi	wear on drivers side left upper seat bolster
Sep 2009 32000 mi	Drivers seat back cover replace as it was worn through on the bolster
Mar 2011 60000 mi US $140	front o2 sensor failed
Dec 2011 65000 mi US $100	Worn drivers seat bolster worn through will take to an upholstery shop for repair
Mar 2012 65000 mi US $120	Replaced the front o2 sensor

Subaru Legacy in Iowa, United States Jun 2011 - Apr 2012
Apr 2012 55000 mi	Right side head gasket failure

Subaru Legacy in Quebec, Canada Mar 2008 - Sep 2009
Mar 2008 22940 mi	Replaced cabin fan motor under warranty
Dec 2008 33294 mi	Replaced battery under warranty
Mar 2009 35960 mi	Replaced rear bushings on both front suspension tabs, front sway-bar bushings. ECU program was also updated. All covered by warranty

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Subaru Legacy in New York, United States Apr 2016 - Jun 2017
May 2016 112700 mi US $400	replaced accelerator position sensor
Nov 2016 117000 mi	Persistent airbag light illuminated on dash. Dealer states it's caused by a bad sensor and overhead airbag warning must be replaced.
Dec 2016 118000 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 2017 122000 mi	Noise in suspension. Told that car needs new struts and strut mounts.

Subaru Legacy in Oregon, United States May 2015 - Jul 2015
Jul 2015 173000 mi US $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 2013 81220 mi C $1000	Tie-rod ends worn; replaced. Rear sway bar replaced. Front and rear bushings worn; replaced.
Dec 2014 89280 mi C $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 2016 100600 mi C $2000	Leaking head gaskets. Leak in oil pan gasket. Replaced noisy idle pulley and belt tensioner.
Nov 2016 106100 mi C $277	Trunk spring(s) broken; trunk will no longer stay open. Solution is to replace both trunk springs.
Dec 2017 119040 mi C $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 2012 86000 mi US $300	Failed accelerator sensor caused gas pedal to become unresponsive mid-drive. Replaced pedal assembly.
Jun 2013 90000 mi US $400	Leakage from both radiator hoses. Radiator hoses and thermostat will require replacement.
Sep 2013 91000 mi	Radiator hose leak. Again.
Feb 2014 92300 mi US $50	leaky oil drain plug gasket
Mar 2015 94000 mi US $500	Replaced front axle

Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2013 - Jul 2013
Mar 2013 105000 mi US $95	Replaced lf wheel bearing

Subaru Legacy in Tennessee, United States May 2007 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010 77000 mi US $2800	Engine gasket failed. Coolant leaking into engine.

Subaru Legacy in North Carolina, United States Jul 2007 - Dec 2014
Sep 2014 107000 mi US $3500	Replace cv joints

Subaru Legacy in Ontario, Canada Aug 2011 - Mar 2014
Feb 2014 122920 mi C $700	replaced the rack and pinion

Subaru Legacy in Indiana, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2019
Dec 2016 149000 mi US $250	Cracked CVS boot, replaced with new axle assembly
Dec 2017 162000 mi US $320	Cracked passenger side CV boot, replaced axle assembly
Feb 2018 166000 mi US $400	Worn control arm bushings

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Subaru Legacy in Singapore Jul 2010 - Sep 2011
Aug 2011 60140 mi $80	Replacement of CV boot (right)

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Subaru Legacy in California, United States Sep 2006 - Nov 2007
Jun 2007 41000 mi	A "whirring sound" developed over time. I suspected wheel bearings but not sure if it was front or back. The shop dealer diagnosed it as the rear wheel bearings. So both Left and Right rear wheel bearings were replaced. Repair and replacement was covered
Nov 2007 51000 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 2016 102000 mi US $520	Replaced exhaust system from cat back
Jun 2017 102000 mi US $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 2016 128900 mi US $4976	Head gasket failure. Replaced. Valves reground.

Subaru Legacy in Ontario, Canada Oct 2010 - Jan 2013
May 2011 38440 mi C $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 2012 45880 mi C $1124	torsion bar bushings cracked
Jun 2012 47740 mi C $124	Engine running VERY rough. Diagnosed as a leaky vacuum hose under the intake manifold.
Aug 2012 49580 mi C $1400	needed to replace front sway bar links & bushings, rear trailing arm bushings & rear lateral links leaky differential shaft seal
Nov 2012 51340 mi C $790	vibration felt through steering, but no issue with wheel balance; replaced ft axle shaft assy - slightly improved, but not solved ... gave up.
Jan 2013 52700 mi	vibration felt through steering

Subaru Legacy in Maryland, United States Dec 2013 - Mar 2018
Mar 2014 104000 mi US $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 2014 106800 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 2015 123000 mi US $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 2015 127300 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 2017 149 mi US $1600	Turbo charger blown. New turbo and assorted accessories (recommended by Subaru when the turbo is replaced) were installed.
Aug 2017 157000 mi US $600	One fuel injector needed replacement, due to clogging / poor engine performance.
Dec 2017 164000 mi US $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 2006 3500 mi	Dealer replaced defective hood latch under warranty. Latch would un-latch on rough roads or at high speed (safety catch would always prevent hood from opening, however).
Jun 2006 5000 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 2007 13000 mi	Cracked windshield required replacement; insurance paid 100%. Crack began at windshield edge, no defined impact site. Technician thought it might be a stress crack (i.e. defect in the glass).

Subaru Legacy in Tennessee, United States Dec 2010 - Dec 2016
Jan 2015 85700 mi US $1200	Ball joint and knuckle replacement, driver side. CV boot/shaft assembly replaced, passenger side.
Apr 2015 79000 mi US $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 2010 45000 mi	Driver's side front wheel bearing went. Replaced by dealer under warranty.

Subaru Legacy in Missouri, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2016
Dec 2009 47000 mi US $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 2010 83700 mi	Wastegates in turbocharger had issues, and turbocharger was overboosting. The entire turbocharger was replaced under powertrain warranty.
Dec 2012 76000 mi US $500	Radiator was leaking. Turns out it had cracked. New replacement radiator installed.
Dec 2013 83000 mi US $600	Valve Gasket cover leaking - replaced
Apr 2015 94700 mi US $500	replace strut tower replace wheel bearing

Subaru Legacy in Colorado, United States Feb 2009 - Sep 2011
May 2009 50000 mi	Took it to the dealer to get driver's seatbelt fixed because it stopped retracting, repairs were done in a few hours and were covered by Subaru lifetime seatbelt warranty.
Jan 2010 US $127	thermostat replaced, coolant flushed

Subaru Legacy in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2010 - Jul 2019
Jun 2015 63000 mi US $325	BLOWER FAN AND HOSES REPLACED, MISC.
Jun 2018 76000 mi US $1100	Rear wheel bearings replaced

Subaru Legacy in Texas, United States Oct 2009 - Mar 2010
Dec 2009 79000 mi US $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 2010 35000 mi US $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 2018 59000 mi US $54	ambient air temperature sensor replaced

Subaru Legacy in Colorado, United States Jun 2011 - Apr 2018
Dec 2011 84000 mi	rear wheel bearing replace under warranty because of Subaru recall

Subaru Legacy in Michigan, United States Feb 2006 - Dec 2012
Mar 2008 42000 mi US $155	Turbocharger failure. Subaru did a "goodwill" coverage for the costs because I had extensive receipts for maintenance.
Aug 2011 86000 mi US $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 2008 26000 mi	Sunroof stuck in the middle of operation. Dealer fixed it(replaced the sunroof assembly) - covered under warranty.
Apr 2010 50800 mi	humming noise when driving at highway speed. R/R wheel bearing is broken.

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Subaru Legacy in Alabama, United States Jun 2011 - Mar 2013
Nov 2011 73900 mi US $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 2012 123000 mi US $350	Turbo uppipe developed a crack. replaced with aftermarket version. no problems since.

Subaru Legacy in California, United States Jun 2009 - Jun 2011
Nov 2009 44000 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 2008 45000 mi	The floor mat hook came off and the clip migrated under the carpet.
Sep 2008 56000 mi US $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 2008 58000 mi US $500	ABS sensor ring failed, requiring replacement of wheel bearing. Subaru currently refusing warranty coverage. Caused by design defect.
Jul 2009 72000 mi US $40	Coolant overflow/failed rad cap problem fixed per TSB 09-52-08
Dec 2009 75000 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 2010 84000 mi US $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 2010 85700 mi US $500	Front drivers wheel bearing.
May 2011 96100 mi US $5400	Two blown up piston rings Third gear shredded
Jul 2011 98000 mi US $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 2011 108200 mi US $240	Replaced squealing AC tensioner. Replaced passenger front CV boot that was improperly installed by dealer. Warranty repair.
Apr 2012 116000 mi	Found oil leak in a hose. Put over to order parts. Possible warranty item from engine replacement.
Jun 2012 117000 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 2012 120700 mi US $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 2013 129000 mi US $100	Power steering system was leaking. Replaced an O-ring.
Apr 2013 130000 mi	Due to previous repair, air got into the system and ruined PS pump. Pump replaced.
Jul 2013 135000 mi US $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 2014 135000 mi US $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 2010 47500 mi US $650	Left front caliper seized due to broken dust seal and corrosion. Caliper cylinder bore was pitted, so had to be replaced.
May 2011 60000 mi US $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 2012 72000 mi US $200	Heat only worked on driver side. Required flush of heater core to resolve.
Mar 2012 76000 mi US $139	replaced rear lift gate supports. The gas charged support cylinders had given out.
Aug 2013 100300 mi US $250	Replaced passenger half shaft due to damaged CV joint boot and very slightly clicking joint.
Aug 2014 113900 mi US $150	Air conditioner relay failed. Diagnosis involved testing AC refrigerant charge and pulling and testing the relay. Relay was non-functional and replaced.
Nov 2014 116700 mi US $80	Heater core clogged again. Had to back-flush twice before it started heating the passenger side consistently.
Jun 2015 124000 mi US $400	Radiator inlet hose popped off while driving, possibly due to a leak or clamp fatigue. Radiator and clamps replaced.
Aug 2015 125700 mi US $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 2015 127000 mi US $80	Rear gate wiper motor and wiring harness replaced.
Oct 2016 135000 mi US $500	Replacement of valve cover gaskets. Existing gaskets caused leakage of oil onto exhaust.
Jul 2018 157000 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 2019 166000 mi US $280	Passenger front caliper seized. Replaced.
Nov 2019 169000 mi US $75	driver door handle broke. replaced.

Subaru Legacy in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2009 - Sep 2011
Sep 2011 79000 mi US $300	Leaky CV boot.

Subaru Legacy in Michigan, United States Dec 2011 - Aug 2012
Jan 2012 US $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 2010 123000 mi US $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 2011 108000 mi US $1300	Leaking (oil) valve cover.
Dec 2011 123000 mi US $120	Idler for accessory belt was noisy in cold weather. Replaced and fixed.
Oct 2012 137000 mi US $400	Lower control arm bushings replaced on both sides.

Subaru Legacy in New Hampshire, United States Oct 2007 - Mar 2010
May 2007 35000 mi	Warranty-replaced exterior rubber trim against lower part of rear passenger window.

Subaru Legacy in Connecticut, United States Feb 2009 - Oct 2017
May 2009 39000 mi	replace turbo

Subaru Legacy in Texas, United States Sep 2006 - Jan 2017
Sep 2007 42000 mi US $176	OBD reported "system too lean", inspected/cleaned injectors, checked/adjusted all intake connections and junctions.
Jun 2008 50000 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 2009 54000 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 2011 66000 mi US $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 2014 85100 mi US $1200	Reduced cooling capacity addressed during major (90k) scheduled maintenance.
Jun 2015 94000 mi US $900	Replace struts & shocks to address irregular tire wear (cupping)
Jan 2017 102500 mi US $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 2007 26000 mi	Burnt out headlight- replaced both headlights at no charge.
Aug 2010 57000 mi US $150	Window motor for driver's door stopped working and was replaced.
Dec 2012 80000 mi US $20	Replaced left low beam headlight.
Jan 2013 81000 mi US $20	Power steering/alternator belt replaced.
Nov 2013 93000 mi US $15	Replaced passenger low-beam headlight.
Sep 2014 100000 mi US $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 2015 104300 mi US $16	Replaced yet another driver side headlight. Low beam filament burned out.
Nov 2015 111000 mi US $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 2016 105200 mi US $16	Passenger side head light replaced due to loss of low beam.
Apr 2020 150000 mi US $20	Replaced another failed passenger side headlight.
May 2020 152000 mi US $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 2022 162000 mi US $1000	Oil leak issues. Several oil lines and vacuum hoses replaced.

Subaru Legacy in Oregon, United States Feb 2008 - Jun 2011
Apr 2008 34000 mi	Drivers all weather floor mat worn through. Driver side rear window seal coming apart.
Jun 2008 36000 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 2015 219000 mi US $216	Replaced Left Front wheel bearing assembly
Jun 2016 248000 mi US $35	Blower motor noisy, replaced
Oct 2016 255000 mi US $370	ball joint and sway bar link
Jan 2017 238500 mi US $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 2010 107000 mi US $230	Replaced driver's side front half shaft.
Dec 2010 114000 mi US $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 2011 121000 mi US $90	Replaced driver side oil control valve. Starting to fail, although no significant problem with engine (yet).
Feb 2015 167000 mi US $300	The plastic rear deck lid, which houses the upper brake light), shattered. No impact -- presumably failed because of earlier stress or age.
Oct 2015 176300 mi US $1800	Pressure plate blew up -- took out starter as well. replaced starter, clutch and flywheel
May 2016 180100 mi US $350	broken half shaft, replace wheel bearing as well.

Subaru Legacy in Indiana, United States Jul 2006 - Sep 2014
Feb 2007 28000 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 2007 29000 mi	TSB for Key Fob sensitivity. Case and buttons were replaced to prevent accidental activation.
Jun 2007 32000 mi	Seat frame replaced for 3rd time due to squeaking
Jul 2007 33000 mi	Broken seat trim pieces replaced. Were damaged by mechanic during 3rd seat frame replacement.
Apr 2012 70000 mi US $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 2013 82000 mi US $200	Blown right rear shock, leaking externally.

Subaru Legacy in Ontario, Canada Aug 2017 - Jun 2022
Sep 2017 136400 mi C $2800	Replace split CV boot Replace u-joint in steering column
Mar 2018 141360 mi C $1150	Replace seized left front caliper; hence also rotor and pads
Jun 2018 150040 mi C $1000	Replace wheel hub assy
Jan 2020 157700 mi C $14570	Replace short block due to oil separator failure. Replace turbocharger. Replace driveshaft.
Apr 2022 165540 mi C $20	Replace one headlight bulb
May 2022 168339 mi C $1527	Replace shifter seal

Subaru Legacy in Ohio, United States Sep 2005 - Mar 2012
Feb 2007 10000 mi	Loose cargo net attachment repaired. Also towed in for oil light, but problem caused by aftermarket Mobil 1 filter.
Apr 2007 11000 mi	They repaired a loose windshield wiper arm attachment. I was told by the dealer they are designed to loosen themselves so nothing breaks if there is resistance. This was caused by snow. Took 4 days because they entered wrong area code.
Jul 2008 20000 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 2008 22000 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 2010 36500 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 2011 43300 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 2008 31000 mi US $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 2012 48700 mi US $1200	Replace worn clutch. Also required flywheel replacement.
Jul 2013 65500 mi US $650	CV boot failed, half-shafts needed to be replaced Sticking parking brake
Sep 2013 68000 mi US $1900	Replace lower control arms. Worn tranny/engine mounts Oil leak.
May 2014 71000 mi US $825	U-joint/Carrier bearing issues. Individual parts not reparable, required new driveshaft assembly.
Dec 2014 75000 mi US $700	Rear wheel bearings R&R.
Mar 2015 76000 mi US $1200	R&R Lower Control Arms and Rear End Links
Sep 2015 84000 mi US $475	Leaking valve gasket
Apr 2016 91000 mi	Ignition coil to cylinder 4 failed.
Jun 2017 103000 mi US $200	Power draw in the system caused by previous work. New battery.

Subaru Legacy in New York, United States May 2013 - Mar 2015
Jul 2014 116700 mi US $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 2016 116000 mi US $1200	The pressure plate failed. This made an entire clutch job necessary.

Subaru Legacy in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2005 - Jun 2022
Jun 2012 48000 mi US $350	Frozen right front brake caliper
Sep 2013 52000 mi US $100	Burned out coil. Replaced Spark plugs
Mar 2015 58000 mi US $150	Frozen brake caliper. Caliper replaced.
Jun 2016 64000 mi US $300	Replaced exhaust pipe. (front crossover pipe)
Jun 2018 73000 mi US $300	Extremely worn rear pads. Trashed rotors

Subaru Legacy in California, United States Mar 2014 - May 2017
Apr 2014 95000 mi US $2200	needed new clutch and bearings
Apr 2017 118000 mi US $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 2017 118000 mi	bearing problem. Car traded in for salvage value $500

Subaru Legacy in Washington, United States Oct 2013 - Jun 2017
Dec 2013 138000 mi US $134	Steering pump rebuild.
Feb 2014 138900 mi US $170	Rear door lock mechanism failed to unlock and needed replacement.
Jul 2014 141000 mi US $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 2015 145000 mi US $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 2017 172000 mi US $110	Drivers side rear bearing became noisy and required replacement.
Jun 2017 172000 mi US $350	Failed caliper froze and cooked the brake pads and rotor.

Subaru Legacy in Massachusetts, United States May 2006 - Jul 2022
Apr 2009 42000 mi	Rear door window weatherstripping came loose.
Jun 2009 43000 mi	Left and right rear wheel bearings replaced under factory warranty.
Nov 2011 64800 mi US $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 2016 112000 mi US $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 2017 114000 mi US $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 2018 127000 mi US $345	Replace rear O2 sensor. Passenger front brake caliper dragging. Replaced caliper due to piston corrosion.

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Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States May 2011 - Jul 2011
Jun 2011 94000 mi US $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 2011 95000 mi US $320	Tailgate electric lock stopped working. Had replaced.

Subaru Legacy in California, United States Oct 2005 - Sep 2017
Jun 2005 5000 mi	Power Steering hose
Dec 2016 65000 mi US $290	1 of 3 catalytic converters failed

Subaru Legacy in New York, United States Oct 2012 - Nov 2012
Nov 2012 136000 mi	Head gasket leaked, oil pump leaked Windshield rusted out.

Subaru Legacy in Nova Scotia, Canada Sep 2011 - Dec 2014
Nov 2011 85020 mi C $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 2012 96900 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 2013 106820 mi C $390	Right rear wheel bearing (hub assembly and bearings actually) replaced. Cost includes new part (3 yr. warranty) and labour.
Dec 2013 113460 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 2014 116560 mi C $470	Radiator leak. Replaced rad, pressure cap, coolant, clamps.
Jun 2014 119660 mi C $530	Failed oxygen sensor; replaced for $530! Engine stalling at idle.
Jul 2014 119960 mi C $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 2014 121520 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 2007 28000 mi	Air Cond Condenser leak
Aug 2007 29000 mi	Air conditioning condenser failure.
May 2010 59000 mi US $278	AC failed to cool, dealer evacuated & recharged. Can't find leak.
Jun 2010 62000 mi US $650	On original trip, dealer could not find leak. On latest trip, dealer found leak in condenser and replaced condenser.
Apr 2011 71000 mi	Right rear wheel bearing failure. Repair cost covered by factory.
Dec 2011 78000 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 2015 145700 mi US $200	Noise like a rain stick coming from console.

Subaru Legacy in Maine, United States Apr 2009 - Mar 2016
May 2009 69000 mi US $270	replaced front struts and did alignment.
Jun 2009 71000 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 2010 80000 mi US $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 2010 82000 mi US $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 2010 83000 mi US $40	Wheel stud broke after lug nut was off. I bought a new stud and mechanic replaced it. Studs and nuts have been a weak link as I have replace several of each in the last 3 years.
Jun 2010 88000 mi US $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 2011 103000 mi US $250	Front wheel bearing replaced.
Sep 2011 113000 mi US $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 2012 123300 mi US $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 2012 125000 mi US $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 2012 126000 mi US $220	Local shop put in a used computer, 3 months of problems are now fixed.
Sep 2012 132000 mi US $130	Sears said it was worn out, I agree, as the car feels tighter now.
Mar 2013 142000 mi US $400	Rear spoiler broke and fell off, had to buy new one.
Jun 2013 149000 mi US $700	All doors except driver door, were sticking, one of the rear doors would not open. Also had brakes and rotors replaced.
Nov 2014 177000 mi US $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 2015 198000 mi US $140	Replaced sparkplugs
Mar 2016 198000 mi	It was time for a timing belt again and it needed some oil leaks fixed.

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Subaru Legacy in Washington, United States Aug 2006 - Jun 2022
Sep 2006 32000 mi	Replace front struts. Replace rear wheel bearing.
Jun 2009 58000 mi	Replace right rear wheel bearing.

Subaru Legacy in Nova Scotia, Canada Jun 2009 - Feb 2016
Jan 2010 61380 mi C $250	Replaced lower ball joint. Movement noticed on safety inspection. Replace lower balljoint as result of safety inspection.
Jul 2010 68200 mi C $210	While in for regular service, tech noticed splash pan under engine "missing" . Where did it go? No one knows but had to replace it. Part ordered and installed one week later.
Aug 2011 83460 mi C $350	Left rear door lock actuator and cable seized and replaced. Door would not open.
Dec 2013 117180 mi C $400	Wiring in the RH boot to tailgate broke off from flexing. Difficult to repair - mostly labour. stabilizer links worn and noisy - replaced
Jan 2015 82780 mi C $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 2015 126640 mi C $500	LR wheel bearing (hub assembly) replaced.
Nov 2015 137020 mi C $300	RF lower ball joint and stabilizer bushings

Subaru Legacy in Arizona, United States Oct 2009 - Dec 2012
Dec 2009 75000 mi US $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 2010 83700 mi US $1000	front bushings replaced.

Subaru Legacy in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2012 - Feb 2022
Sep 2013 79000 mi US $50	Replace headlight bulb
Sep 2014 92000 mi US $400	Wheel bearing replaced
Nov 2014 94300 mi US $500	Replace CV boots
Mar 2018 141000 mi US $3200	Leaking head gasket replaced. Belts and water pump replaced at the same time.
May 2018 145000 mi US $700	Rotors ground.
Feb 2022 184000 mi US $1500	Brake master cylinder replaced. Tires replaced and hoses replaced.

Subaru Legacy in Quebec, Canada Jul 2015 - Jun 2018
Nov 2015 138300 mi C $400	removing the protecting sheild of the exhaust line.
Sep 2016 151900 mi C $100	Door handle dont open de car

Subaru Legacy in Texas, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2014
Jun 2014 135000 mi US $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 2009 48000 mi US $190	Left rear wheel bearing was growling, was replaced under warranty.
May 2012 75000 mi US $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 2013 137000 mi US $600	Symptoms: check engine light; rough idle after engine warm. Solution: Valve ring went bad; reworked valve guide, replaced head gasket.

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Subaru Legacy in New Jersey, United States Sep 2014 - Jun 2015
Dec 2014 104000 mi US $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 2015 107000 mi US $500	radiator end tank cracked, radiator replaced.

Subaru Legacy in North Carolina, United States Nov 2007 - Mar 2016
Mar 2011 130000 mi US $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 2011 134000 mi US $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 2011 145000 mi US $300	Right inner axle boot worn, replaced
Jan 2012 148300 mi US $700	Replaced front suspension
Jul 2013 168000 mi US $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 2013 171300 mi US $1765	Turbocharger catastrophic failure, required replacement.
Jan 2015 182000 mi US $800	Valve and cam cover oil leaks, requiring repair and replacement of timing belt. Rack and pinion leaks, requiring replacement.
May 2015 184700 mi US $200	Power steering pump failure, replaced power steering pump
Sep 2015 189000 mi US $600	Engine overheating, replaced thermostat (cost includes synthetic oil change) Fuel injectors required replacement
Feb 2016 194000 mi US $1300	Timing belt idler bearing failed, required replacement and replacement of timing belt
Mar 2016 194000 mi	Driveshaft worn/failing, required replacement

Subaru Legacy in Texas, United States Aug 2010 - May 2012
May 2011 59000 mi US $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 2011 65000 mi US $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 2012 70000 mi US $800	Power steering pump leaking fluid

Subaru Legacy in Minnesota, United States Mar 2012 - Jul 2012
Jun 2012 83000 mi US $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 2012 137640 mi C $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 2010 100000 mi US $150	Leaking fuel line connections at fuel injectors. Retightened clamps.
Jan 2012 114700 mi US $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 2012 126000 mi US $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 2013 129300 mi US $500	There was a crack in the plastic top part of the radiator, replaced radiator.
Aug 2013 131300 mi US $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 2013 132000 mi US $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 2014 135000 mi US $200	Driver side outside door handle broke in the cold.

Subaru Legacy in Quebec, Canada Mar 2012 - Sep 2017
Apr 2014 77800 mi C $444	CEL P0011, inspected, oil changed (5,500 km), part ordered, changed AVCS solenoid.
Feb 2016 96460 mi C $75	Original exhaust gasket blown
Oct 2016 101780 mi C $500	Both front callipers seized, replaced with rebuilt. Rotors & pads OK.
Apr 2017 106640 mi C $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 2017 109740 mi C $2087	Replaced rusted fuel tank to address CEL code PO442.

Subaru Legacy in New York, United States May 2014 - Apr 2015
Apr 2015 66000 mi US $630	Rear wheel bearings

Subaru Legacy in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2011 - Sep 2014
Dec 2013 50000 mi US $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 2014 128000 mi US $200	Replaced right rear wheel bearing unit.
Jul 2014 130300 mi US $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 2015 129500 mi US $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 2015 137500 mi US $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 2016 145000 mi US $800	Replaced front and rear struts Replaced outer tie rod ends Needed alignment after replacing struts and front end parts.
Jun 2016 149000 mi	Alternator came loose and caused very loud vibration that sounded like major issue.
Dec 2016 154000 mi US $50	Windshield washer was not working, electric plug at washer pump was corroded. Repaired connection. Then found a leak in hose attached to hood. Took off and replaced. Most cost was replacing broken clips from under hood liner.
Jan 2017 139800 mi US $75	Heater blend motor stopped working, it stayed stuck on defrost, and you couldn't switch to vent or feet.
Aug 2017 161000 mi US $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 2020 190000 mi US $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 2017 112000 mi US $3600	Fueling and electrical issue caused by a previous shop in Boise Idaho.

Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2005 - Jan 2014
Mar 2010 51000 mi US $900	Replace steering rack
Dec 2010 60000 mi US $250	During an inspection, mechanic found a failing ball joint. Ball joint replaced and vehicle aligned on the same day.
Dec 2011 71000 mi US $350	The AC drain tube clogged causing water damage to the heater blower motor. Drain tube was cleared and blower motor replaced.
Oct 2012 79000 mi US $200	Replaced rear sway bar end links

Subaru Legacy in Virginia, United States Sep 2012 - Sep 2016
Oct 2013 42000 mi US $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 2015 55000 mi US $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 2016 60900 mi US $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 2016 63200 mi US $850	Car was overheating on highway. Radiator was mostly empty. Towed to a mechanic

Subaru Legacy in Quebec, Canada Jul 2016 - Jun 2018
Sep 2016 102920 mi C $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 2017 112220 mi C $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 2022 87000 mi US $500	Rear wheel bearing replaced.
Apr 2022 87000 mi US $1400	Scheduled maintenance. Timing belt, water pump, and thermostat.

Subaru Legacy in Ontario, Canada May 2011 - Jul 2011
Jul 2011 93620 mi C $240	#3 Cylinder coil needed to be replaced

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Subaru Legacy in Arizona, United States Sep 2007 - Jun 2018
Nov 2008 47000 mi US $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 2010 61000 mi US $100	torn cv joint boot
Sep 2013 88000 mi US $3500	Clutch froze and had to be replaced. Power steering pump leaking and replaced.
Dec 2013 90000 mi US $260	Misfire in #1 cylinder. Plug fouled due to short created by plug wire rubbing on fuel injection control wire.
Sep 2014 95000 mi US $1000	Clutch was replaced as maintence at 90K miles. Throwout bearing then failed requiring 2nd replacement. Dealer/manufacturer declind to pay for repair.
Mar 2017 109651 mi US $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 2007 29000 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 2007 34000 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 2007 37000 mi US $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 2008 41000 mi	Replaced the number 4 injector and the car has been running great.
Dec 2008 51000 mi US $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 2009 63000 mi US $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 2010 70300 mi US $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 2012 92000 mi US $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 2013 110000 mi US $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 2015 174000 mi US $800	Engine misfire

Subaru Legacy in Oregon, United States Oct 2021 - May 2022
Nov 2021 100000 mi US $2000	Slipping clutch, replaced clutch and flywheel

Subaru Legacy in Minnesota, United States Jun 2013 - Jul 2014
Sep 2013 85000 mi	Replaced out of warranty wheel bearing at no charge.

Subaru Legacy in Alaska, United States Aug 2006 - May 2009
Mar 2008 42000 mi US $50	Faulty fuel injector, causing misfire in cylinder 3.
Oct 2008 49000 mi US $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 2014 124000 mi US $1200	Blown turbo - replaced with a rebuilt turbo

Subaru Legacy in North Dakota, United States Aug 2008 - Apr 2015
Jul 2011 53000 mi US $350	Leaking power steering pump replaced
May 2012 59400 mi US $182	A/C recharge. Checked for leaks, none found
Oct 2012 63300 mi	Replaced passenger side rear wheel bearing. Common problem, Subaru has extended the warranty to 8 years, 100k miles.
Dec 2013 71000 mi US $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 2014 73000 mi US $63	One low beam out, replaced both.
Nov 2014 77000 mi US $160	Water had filled driver's side fog light assembly. Replaced fog light assembly.
Mar 2015 79000 mi US $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 2011 106000 mi US $1100	diagnose and replace car computer replaced AC compressor and expansion valve

Subaru Legacy in New Hampshire, United States Dec 2011 - Mar 2013
Feb 2013 107600 mi US $800	Both front calipers were frozen and required replacement.

Subaru Legacy in Rhode Island, United States Sep 2009 - Dec 2014
Aug 2009 79000 mi	Rear wheel bearings, covered under extended warranty.
Oct 2009 78000 mi	Rear wheel bearing noisy, replaced under an extended warranty.
Apr 2012 116800 mi US $83	Rear sway bar links wore out, noisy/clunking sound.
Jan 2013 114300 mi US $135	Transfer gear bearings in the center differental were noisy. Replaced 2 bearings.
Jul 2013 140800 mi US $250	A/C compressor seized. Replaced compressor and condensor/dryer assembly. LF brake caliper siezed up.
Mar 2014 153000 mi US $1500	Head gaskets again. Used Tomei Racing reinforced gaskets along with ARP head studs this time. Clutch worn out, throw out bearing noisy.
Jul 2014 155300 mi	starter motor stopped working

Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2009 - Apr 2018
Jul 2010 47000 mi US $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 2012 51000 mi	Had to replace alternator belt as the old one came of the pulley and was damaged.
Mar 2015 57000 mi US $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 2017 78000 mi US $1400	Suspension: major rust and dry rotting issues.

Subaru Legacy in Illinois, United States Jan 2009 - Oct 2011
Jan 2009 70000 mi US $200	Left rear wheel bearing replaced, Contacted SOA and they sent a reimbursement check, fixed at local shop.
Jun 2009 74000 mi	Power steering fluid boiled under normal driving conditions and reservoir overflowed. replaced powersteering oil and oem belt. $50
Aug 2010 86800 mi US $300	Passenger Inner CV Boot ripped. Passanger Inner CV Boot ripped.
Mar 2011 91000 mi US $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 2013 99000 mi US $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 2012 71000 mi £120	Rear shock absorber

Subaru Legacy in Washington, United States Feb 2007 - Nov 2021
Sep 2007 61000 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 2012 100000 mi US $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 2013 106000 mi US $45	Passenger side front window came off it's track.
May 2015 124600 mi US $900	Engine front seal leak.

Subaru Legacy in California, United States Dec 2012 - Jul 2016
Jun 2014 52000 mi US $900	Replace bushings front and rear and control arms. Oil change, filter.
Nov 2015 64300 mi	water pump leak
Jul 2016 74000 mi US $800	split cv boot

Subaru Legacy in Alberta, Canada Jan 2012 - Jun 2017
Jan 2017 114020 mi C $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.

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Subaru Legacy in Ontario, Canada Mar 2010 - Jan 2011
Sep 2010 74400 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 2010 77500 mi C $300	Left-rear wheel bearing.

Subaru Legacy in Ontario, Canada Nov 2006 - Feb 2015
Dec 2006 12400 mi	Passenger side seatbelt warning alarm and audible alarm on even when there is no passenger. Dealer has ordered a new part which is covered by warranty.
Mar 2007 16120 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 2007 17980 mi	The dealer corrected an earlier problem with the passenger side seat belt alarm active when there was no one in the seat. New sensor added and calibrated Replaced headlight and no charge do to delay in fixing problem number one.
Oct 2007 22320 mi	The four way flashers did not work. Dealer discovered the problem and fixed no charge.
Jan 2008 24180 mi	Driver side headlight keeps failing usually in less than a month. Dealer fixed and put in long life bulbs.
Dec 2013 93000 mi C $300	Valve gasket leaking removed and replaced.

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Subaru Legacy in North Carolina, United States Nov 2006 - Oct 2012
Sep 2011 65000 mi US $350	Replaced valve cover gaskets.
Feb 2012 69500 mi US $75	Broken radiator cap. Replaced & topped off coolant.

Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States May 2010 - Dec 2016
Jun 2010 57000 mi US $22	Driver side headlight bulb. Driver side headlight bulb OEM

Subaru Legacy in Peru Aug 2010 - Nov 2012
Nov 2010 51960 mi $270	Rear doors power locks not working. Actuators replaced

Subaru Legacy in Ontario, Canada May 2009 - Apr 2015
Aug 2010 70060 mi C $10	Right low-beam light burned out. Replaced myself.
Jun 2013 86180 mi C $140	Replaced Rotors and Pads and seized caliper pin.
Apr 2015 103540 mi C $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 2012 115000 mi	General brake maintenance, loose calipers - front passenger side brake
Apr 2012 116000 mi US $1200	Head gasket, timing belt and water pump replacement.
Jun 2013 129000 mi US $900	Muffler replacement

Subaru Legacy in Illinois, United States Jun 2010 - Sep 2017
Feb 2015 86700 mi US $265	Front stabilizer links where broken.
Apr 2016 97000 mi US $800	Replace the catalytic converter.
Jun 2016 101000 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 2016 101800 mi US $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 2016 106800 mi US $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 2017 115000 mi US $916	Replaced both rear wheel bearings the the left front ball joint.
May 2017 116000 mi US $1041	Replaced bad drive shaft bearing with new drive shaft assembly. Also replaced right front ball joint.
Sep 2017 122000 mi US $100	Free up sticking calipers.

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