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2012 Subaru Legacy repairs by problem area
Engine (12%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (10%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (46%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 50 repairs.
2012 Subaru Legacy repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (2%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (16%)
< $100 (65%)
Chart based on 43 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
| Subaru Legacy in Utah, United States May 2013 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Jun 201314000 miUS $65 | Auto Headlight sensor was replaced as it was not functioning. Headlights were not coming on automatically. | ||
| Aug 201534300 mi | Automatic headlight sense needed to be replaced for the 2nd time. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Alberta, Canada Aug 2013 - Aug 2015 | |||
| May 20136200 mi | Sensor was replaced under warranty | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Michigan, United States Jan 2012 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Jun 201328000 miUS $50 | Headlights are extremely difficult for the owner to repair without fender or bumper removal. Not a 10 minute driveway repair for sure. | ||
| Feb 201445000 miUS $140 | Both headlights burned out w/in 24hrs of each other, 2nd headlight replacement in 2 years. Both side-marker lights burned out, required bumper removal to repair. | ||
| Sep 201455000 miUS $300 | Rust on the trunk lid near license plate garnish. | ||
| Apr 2017114000 miUS $200 | Misfire on cylinder 4. Found coil pack for this cylinder corroded and cracked causing arcing at high engine load. Replaced all 4 packs and plugs as precaution and is good as new again. | ||
2012 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Subaru Legacy in Quebec, Canada Jun 2016 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Oct 201643400 mi | transmission was kicking sliding, all the lights in the dash were on. replaced transmission. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in New York, United States Mar 2012 - Nov 2014 | |||
| May 20124000 mi | Dealer says oil level sensor needs replacement, TSB. Broke one installing it, ordered another. | ||
| Feb 201432000 mi | Headliner was coming down in the rear passenger compartment. | ||
| Mar 201434000 mi | Fixed headliner by re-attaching clips. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in New Jersey, United States Oct 2011 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jan 20121500 mi | Rough downshift into low gear. | ||
| Jan 201313000 mi | Rough downshift in lower gears.l | ||
| Dec 201325000 mi | Vibration at 60-70 mph, probably caused by new tires. | ||
| Jun 202189700 miUS $998 | Front struts were leaking. | ||
2012 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States May 2012 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jun 2021122000 miUS $350 | Exhaust system Dealer replacement [of transmission] | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2012 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Apr 20126000 mi | Lumbar support was broken | ||
| Subaru Legacy in North Carolina, United States Jan 2015 - Nov 2020 | |||
| Feb 201891000 miUS $71 | 2 headlights out. Both replaced | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Iowa, United States Aug 2011 - Oct 2015 | |||
| May 201317000 mi | Condensation in spoiler brake light. Brake light was replaced and the issue was resolved. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2012 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Sep 201516000 mi | Front driver side seat belt retractor weak, would not rewind belt completely on exit. Replaced complete seat belt/retractor assembly. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in California, United States Jan 2012 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Apr 201429700 mi | Seats could not be adjusted. A fuse had blown. | ||
| Jan 201528700 mi | Bad wiring in automatic seat adjustment under drivers side causes fuse to blow often. This was not covered under warranties. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 202272540 miC $62 | Front bulb replaced | ||
| Subaru Legacy in New York, United States May 2013 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Dec 201662000 miUS $18 | Bad daytime running lights relay caused highbeams to not work. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 201354000 miUS $50 | Both low beam headlights burnt out and were replaced.rna REAL pain to replace. | ||
| Jun 201465000 miUS $18 | Puddle lights left side shorted out, cooking the front puddle light assembly and blowing the inline (NON_REPLACEABLE) fuse. I rebuilt the module. New current limit resistor, new capacitor, resealed. Bypassed inline fuse with new inline fuse | ||
| Dec 201474000 mi | replaced both low beam headlights as they both burnt out within one week of each other. | ||
| May 201584300 mi | Replaced both front low beam headlights a third time. It is not an easy replacement on this car. You need to jack up the front end, remove the wheel, remove the inner fender and then you can get at the headlight for replacement. | ||
| Nov 2015100000 mi | Low beam headlight drivers side replaced yet again | ||
| Jul 2017135000 miUS $1355 | Head gasket blew 500 miles from home. Vehicle was blowing bubbles out of the radiator with the cap off no external block leaks and no contamination of the engine oil. Put in a can of block seal and limped home stopping every 100 miles or so waiting for the engine to cool down and adding antifreeze . Dealer (North End Subaru in Lunenburg Ma) said they pulled the engine out of the car and replaced the head gaskets. They did NOT machine the heads. The car came back a mess. Grease all over the fenders and hood. Antifreeze all over the engine compartment, things not put back together as designed. Clamps on hoses not in place, parts missing, etc. I was very unhappy with the state of the vehicle when I picked it up. The cost was supposed to be 1850.00 but the dealer kicked in $500.00 toward the repair. I called 1-800subaru3 and they declined to assist in paying for the repairs. I'm not sure I can trust this vehicle any longer. Parts replaced: 4 Gasket spark plug, 2 gasket cylinder head, 2 gasket rocker cover 2 Gasket intake manifold, 1 oil filter, 5 5W30 oil, 2 Super coolant, 1 thermostat gasket, 5 studs, 1 radiator assy. | ||
| Oct 2017138000 miUS $100 | replace front brake pads and rotors | ||
| Jan 2018144000 mi | No heat passenger side dual control heating/AC system. Flushed out the heater core. One heater core servers both the drivers side and the passenger side heat on this vehicle. There was no apparent obstruction in the heater core so I will have a look at the heater door control motors and control arms Oil level/pressure light stays on after oil and filter changed. I add this repair as a note for other Subaru owners as a hint. I had changed a Fog light bulb during the time that the engine oil was draining from the car. To verify the light which needed replacing I briefly turned the ignition to ON (not starting). I replaced the fog light bulb and continued with the oil change. After finishing changing the engine oil and filter When the car was started the oil light would not go out. When I finished I started the engine and the oil light would not go out. The engine sounded fine but the light was on. I removed the new filter thinking it might be defective and replaced it with another new filter. This had no effect on the oil light. I found a thread on the web saying this had happened to other folks. some drove the car and the light went out. One said he spoke to a Subaru Tech and was told to remove a fuse for about 1 minute. His oil light went out after replacing the fuse and starting the vehicle. I disconnected the battery for a few minutes and the light issue was resolved upon restarting the engine. It appears that the diagnostic bit for low oil level once set is not re-checked on engine re-starts. Took about 15 minutes to change the fog light bulbs. | ||
| Jun 2018155000 mi | Replaced both front and rear sway bar bushing, clamps and bolts | ||
| Feb 2020190000 miUS $800 | Transmission failure lock up failure Replaced transmission with junk yard unit | ||
| Subaru Legacy in California, United States Aug 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 201767000 mi | The CVT transmission seemed to not be working properly although it was a minor issue. The cause was not determined during this service visit. Subaru must be seeing some mechanical problems with the CVT as they raised the warranty time, recently, to 100,000 miles | ||
| Jun 201875000 miUS $700 | Front calipers and rotors were replaced. The calipers were replaced twice as you could feel, through the brake pedal and your ears, a shuttering noise on rough roads. The calipers were remanufactured and the company doing this evidently didn't know how to do this properly. The service dealer gave me my money back and then I paid additionally for Subaru calipers. This solved the noise problem. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jun 201438000 mi | Sunroof stuck open. Technician replaced sunroof rail system. Sunroof stuck open. Technician replaced sunroof rail system. Covered by extended warranty. | ||
2012 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
| Subaru Legacy in Connecticut, United States Feb 2012 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Mar 20124000 mi | Rear headliner clip and hole failure at assembly plant. Headliner hanging loose on passenger side near rear windshield. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Minnesota, United States Jan 2012 - Jul 2024 | |||
| Jan 201945000 miUS $200 | Engine - "Variable valve lift diagnosis oil pressure switch" on the right severely leaking oil. Both sides replaced. Solenoid gasket slightly leaking oil. Left for a future repair. | ||
| Jul 202475000 miUS $100 | Valve cover gasket slightly leaking, replaced | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2012 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jun 201528000 mi | Effluent hose was clogged. Effluent ended up on front passenger side foot well. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2013 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Nov 201668300 miUS $800 | The struts were replaced due to tire cupping. | ||
2012 Subaru Legacy 4-door
4-cylinder automatic AWD
| Subaru Legacy in Ontario, Canada Dec 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 201548980 mi | warranty repair - air conditioning condensation was draining into the cabin, hoses rerouted. | ||
| Nov 201550840 miC $500 | Cracked front-end bushings - replaced. | ||
| Dec 201552080 miC $800 | Headlight and tailight bulbs burnt / replaced. | ||
| Jul 201860140 miC $600 | Front upper and lower control arms. | ||
2011 Subaru Legacy
Engine not specified
| Subaru Legacy in New York, United States Apr 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Jun 20115000 mi | Driver's side interior column panel coming loose TSB applied for vibration issues. Afterwards, car no longer tracks straight on the highway. Car drifts and pulls to the side at highway speeds. | ||
| Sep 20116000 mi | Driver's side interior column panel still coming loose when sold | ||
2011 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
| Subaru Legacy in Slovak Republic Dec 2013 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Mar 201547120 mi€1370 | Legacy 2010 and early 2011 had issues with poor efficiency of headlights. I tried to change the xenon bulb, but no cure. Due to this I had to change both headlights on my car. | ||
| Aug 201653940 mi€370 | Noisy front on street bumps. Stabilizer links and some rubber parts had to be replaced. Would be simple and cheap if not for the GT model. For this one, only OEM (expensive) parts are available... | ||
| Sep 201653940 mi | still noisy on bumps even after service | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Quebec, Canada Jul 2016 - Jul 2020 | |||
| Jun 201765100 miC $1175 | Clutch was slipping, replacement kit was installed. | ||
| Oct 201771300 miC $180 | Oil pressure switch | ||
| Sep 201886800 miC $500 | Brakes needed to be replaced. (Discs and pads) | ||
| Jul 2020111600 miC $200 | Coil pack cylinder 3 replaced | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Sri Lankia Oct 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 201710540 mi$100 | Steering Rack end bushes replaced | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Chihuahua, Mexico Aug 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| May 201628520 mi$50 | AT jerking a little, needed replacement of fluid after only 46,000 kilometers, even though maintenance manual requires this to be done at 72,000. Car sits a lot, so maybe it went bad after 4.5 years of use. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Ontario, Canada Jun 2010 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Aug 20101020 mi | Salesperson noticed the missing spoiler (manufacturer did not install) the day I was to pick-up the car. Spoiler was ordered and installed 5 days later. | ||
| Dec 20103100 mi | As per work order: Reprogram Engine Control Module (ECM), software update to improve emmision system and fuel economy. OP Code 145-580. | ||
| Sep 201215500 mi | Clip/screw on a rubber part/cover under the body broke or fell off; replacement of clip/screw took very little time. Also had a clip replaced on the sheet metal attached to the the wheel well (was missing for quite a while). | ||
| Oct 201216120 mi | Replace wheel bearing. | ||
| Feb 201421700 miC $140 | Replace daytime light sensor. | ||
2011 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Subaru Legacy in Ohio, United States Mar 2014 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Jul 201783000 mi | Low beam bulb replacement | ||
| Subaru Legacy in New Jersey, United States Aug 2010 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Jun 201246000 miUS $56 | Front D/S low-beam headlamp need to be replaced. To do this, they had to remove the battery and other items, and then replace the headlamp. Took about an hour to complete. | ||
| Jul 201246300 miUS $53 | fuel filler cap assembly due to vapor leak. this was caused by the gas cap not being seated properly on gas filler neck. cap was replaced and system tested for leaks. | ||
| Mar 2017180000 miUS $146 | Lumbar support in driver seat bladder clips broke and were replaced. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Virginia, United States Mar 2011 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Jun 20113000 mi | Built-in Nav system screen does not dim automatically when lights are switched on. Result is a too bright screen that is bothersome when driving at night. Dealer could not fix and said they would consult with Subaru.No response yet. | ||
| Nov 20117900 mi | Paint appears to be fading in a small area near sun roof Nav dispay does not darken automatically when lights come on. Update: We learned that the screen was not designed to automatically dim at night when you use the lights - that had to be done manually. This is an issue that has been corrected, by the way, in the 2017 Legacy we just bought as a replacement. | ||
| Dec 201219000 mi | Heater not working properly. Update: The heater never did seem to work as it should. It kept the car warm, but the automatic temperature control could never be adjusted to work as that feature doe in other cars. This too seems to have been corrected in the 2017 model! | ||
| Aug 201334000 mi | Oil leak. Needed a new seal of some kind that was not in stock and had to be ordered. | ||
| Oct 201336500 mi | A repeat of oil leak problem of August--plus heater/AC not working properly - these issues may be related. Very frustrating...the mechanic is unsure of the cause of any othese problems... A repeat of oil leak problem of August--plus heater/AC not working properly - these issues may be related. | ||
| Oct 201594500 miUS $100 | Headlight replacement | ||
| Feb 2016104000 miUS $800 | Seven light bulbs needed to be replaced | ||
| Nov 2016118900 miUS $260 | Needed to replace 6 bulbs, including one headlight. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in New York, United States Jul 2010 - Aug 2016 | |||
| May 201311000 mi | Small water leak around moon roof. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201842000 mi | High beam lights failed ..faulty bulbs | ||
| Jun 202259000 miUS $60 | replaced filters vents | ||
2011 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| Subaru Legacy in Illinois, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 201236000 miUS $600 | Passenger power seat switch was sticking and was replaced. Still sticking. | ||
| Mar 2017101000 mi | Oil control valve had to be replaced. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in New York, United States May 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Aug 201319000 mi | My passenger headlight bulb went out. I took it to the dealer and was repaired for free under the warranty. Dealer told me that if it goes out again, they will have to look at the electrical connectors. My driver's seat has been loose for a number of months. Took to a local dealer and couldn't replicate the issue. Not satisfied, went to another dealer and the seat was fixed because of a TSB. | ||
| Sep 201319000 mi | My driver's side headlight bulb went out exactly a month after my passenger headlight bulb went out. Went back to Richard Lucas Subaru and was not charged for the bulb as the car is still under warranty. | ||
| Jan 2014 | Engine cover came loose and was rattling under the hood while driving. Battery was replaced after 2 years due to being "weak" | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Illinois, United States Aug 2011 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Apr 201220000 mi | Engine stumbling, no codes, no explanation, just a "check up", no faults found | ||
| Oct 201230000 mi | TPMS system was acting crazy. Check and clear codes. | ||
| Feb 201335700 mi | wiper system overheated and "melted" causing under-hood smoke and smoke coming into the interior vents. Replaced wiper motor cover (again) and wiper motor. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2010 - Mar 2021 | |||
| Mar 201551000 miUS $300 | bad fuse for headlights | ||
| Jun 201772000 miUS $100 | Catalytic converter was making a terrible noise after startup. Fix was welding various points to stop the noise. | ||
| Aug 201774000 miUS $100 | Noisy heat shield exhaust | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Michigan, United States Jan 2012 - Aug 2019 | |||
| Dec 201213000 mi | Volume control switch on steering wheel only worked intermittently. Switches replaced. | ||
| Oct 201760000 miUS $895 | Ignition lock cylinder acted like key was in even when it wasn't. Repair included replacing all locks and keys on the vehicle. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in North Carolina, United States May 2012 - Jul 2014 | |||
| May 201326000 mi | Rattle coming from front of car at speeds under 45 MPH. Dealer found something loose in the hood latch mechanism that was causing rattle. While stopped in traffic, engine idle would infrequently drop & car would almost die, sometimes causing car to shake, although engine never cut off. Software update corrected problem | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Ohio, United States May 2014 - Oct 2015 | |||
| May 201447000 mi | Passenger side seatbelt height adjustment stuck. Dealer disassembled pillar and re-seated adjustment track. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Quebec, Canada Sep 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 2016102200 miC $25 | Light bulb replacement | ||
| May 2017110980 miC $550 | Vibration unknown source maybe handbrake too stiff Brake needed to be replaced rear rotors and pads (pad were used 90%)/ Caliper needed services on all corners because they were stuck (rust/salt). Brake has been replaced on front (rotors and pads) I wanted to do a good job. | ||
| Aug 2017115940 mi | brake light and headlight again. car hesitate shake and engine nearly die when on a stop light or in a parking lot at slow speed. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jul 2010250 mi | Check Engine light illuminated. Cause was loose evap hose in fuel system. Repaired under warranty. | ||
| Dec 20104000 mi | Small leak from sunroof repaired (Subaru issued TSB). | ||
| Aug 201113000 mi | Sunroof wind deflector did not deploy. Sunroof was adjust and realigned and wind deflector now works properly. | ||
| Mar 201220000 mi | Passenger seatbelt was rattling. Dealer followed TSB to repair. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2011 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Apr 201535000 miUS $100 | Drivers door would not unlock using key fob, had to manually use key in door. Power lock actuator switch was replaced under warranty (had $100 extended warranty deductible). | ||
| Nov 201645600 mi | Radio working intermittently | ||
| Subaru Legacy in North Carolina, United States Mar 2011 - Dec 2019 | |||
| Jun 20112000 mi | Steering wheel had a slight shimmy at highway speeds. Dealer balanced tires, and this improved, but did not totally elmiinate the problem. | ||
| Nov 20116000 mi | Replaced seat heater on driver's side. | ||
| Jul 201212500 mi | Steering wheel shimmy. | ||
| Aug 201214300 mi | Steering wheel and front end of car has a shimmy at highway speeds. This has been going on for over a year and the dealer cannot correct the problem. Update: turned it it was the original tires. Went away as these wore. Remained away when they were replaced. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Oklahoma, United States May 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Dec 201114000 mi | Volume fluctuations; new amp on order | ||
| Jan 201214500 mi | TSB for radio amplifier; covered by TSB replacing amp with one with new software. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Wisconsin, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Feb 201422000 mi | Bad power steering pump, needed replacement. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Indiana, United States Sep 2010 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Mar 20117512 mi | Automatic headlights turn on and off constantly. I have not taken it in yet for repair. I have stopped using the auto-mode. Automatic headlights turn on and off constantly. | ||
| Aug 201355000 mi | Never fixed automatic headlights. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Utah, United States Sep 2010 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Jan 201232000 mi | Salt leaking in on rear door windows. Seat belt squeaking | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Nevada, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 201211400 mi | The console pocket in front of the shifter was starting to come apart and excessive rattling was being heard in the interior. The dealership disassembled the dash, reinstalled/reattached these pieces and had me on my way within an hour. | ||
| Jun 201430000 mi | Headliner was loose at the back of the car. Steering wheel volume control not working properly. Will not adjust volume up. Part ordered during earlier trip. | ||
| Dec 201759000 miUS $170 | The original battery died and I replaced it with an AGM unit. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Oklahoma, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 201796000 mi | Transmission was replaced under warranty | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 20117000 mi | passenger seatbelt and airbag sensor stayed on whether or not passenger in seat | ||
| Oct 201117500 mi | Something scraping wheel when turning left. Dealer diagnosed and repaired. | ||
| Mar 201455000 miUS $29 | Passenger side headlight replaced. Due to poor design, hard to do. | ||
| Apr 201567300 miUS $60 | Replace headlight bulb. Should be easy, but poor design makes this difficult. | ||
2011 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
| Subaru Legacy in Minnesota, United States May 2015 - Nov 2018 | |||
| Oct 201794000 miUS $40 | Headlight bulb. | ||
| Jan 201895000 miUS $40 | Repeated headlight outages. Keep replacing. Pain to replace because of location. We've had the car about 4 yrs now and I would say we replaced headlights at least every yr. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Mar 201214251 mi | Driver side headlamp replaced.. failed part.. under warranty. | ||
| Jun 201217322 mi | Passenger side headlamp out.. bulb failed.. Warranty | ||
| Jun 201327783 mi | Taken in for burnt out passenger side, side marker. Found driver side headlamp failed and replaced... Warranty | ||
| Jul 201328945 mi | Ahh.. here is the replacement of the passenger side, side marker.. Warranty | ||
| Jan 2014 | Driver side head lamp failure (3rd time) and driver side, side marker failure.. Warranty. Anyone else see a problem here??? | ||
2010 Subaru Legacy
Engine not specified
| Subaru Legacy in Florida, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Nov 20101500 mi | Car hesitated when cruising at very low speeds. Lost power when accelerating into traffic or pulling out into traffic. Hesitation upon acceleration. Stalling when stopped, shutter when RPM when below 500 and then car would stall. Cars stalling out at stoplights increased in frequency. Original dealer where car was purchased not interested in helping me with problem. They stated I have to wait till there is a Trottle body recall from Subaru. This car will kill me. | ||
| Dec 20104000 mi | Car continued to stall on highway and at lights after repeated complaints and loss of MPH, dealer stated Cont Variable Trans was no good and had to be replaced. Car still idles rough at stop with RPM going below 500 they cant fix this part. When air conditioning turned on to high all front and side top vents would close shut from air pressure on vents. "clips" could not hold vents open so all vents close when air turned on. They cant repair havent made replacement parts yet. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Virginia, United States Dec 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Dec 201394000 miUS $950 | I needed to replace the clutch. I also replaced all the fluids in the trans and rear at the same time. | ||
2010 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 148hp 2.0L H4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
| Subaru Legacy in Belgium Sep 2011 - May 2014 | |||
| Mar 201239680 mi | Clonking noise from RH brake caliper, when going over bumps. Could only be solved by replacing complete caliper (pads and clips not changed) | ||
2010 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
| Subaru Legacy in Ontario, Canada Sep 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201393000 miC $100 | Replaced front engine cover due to rust of the original | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Vermont, United States Sep 2009 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Jun 201020000 mi | Lumbar support in drivers seat detached from seat frame. New unit ordered and installed and attachment to frame strengthened. Per LGT forum, this is a fairly common problem. | ||
| Sep 2014121000 miUS $900 | Ignition problems. Replaced coil pack. Other items all wear (underbody tray)& cosmetic items. | ||
| Feb 2015129000 miUS $300 | Bad right rear wheel bearing. Shop tech used the words "imminent catastrophic failure". Bearing never made any of the failing bearing noises prior to the shop visit (for an oil change). | ||
| Oct 2015142000 mi | Coolant lines to turbocharger replaced due to catastrophic corrosion. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in New York, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Nov 201114500 mi | There is a rubbing sound coming from under the left timing belt cover. It increases with rpm and disappears after car if warm to some degree. Appears that the timing belt is coming in contact with the cover. More investigation by dealer, adjusted a guide. | ||
| Jun 201429000 mi | Misfire in cylinder 1. Happened twice. Ran fine in between. Dealer unable to replicate. Traded car in so unknown if problem still persists. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2010 - Dec 2010 | |||
| Mar 20101100 mi | Re-Balance 4 tires, significant shake since new at highway speeds. | ||
| Dec 201011000 mi | Front suspension issue - car was returned and repurchased by Subaru. Shimmy at speed could not be fixed after several attempts, dealer/SOA attempts. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Florida, United States Dec 2009 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Oct 2012 | Engine case was cracked and leaking motor oil. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in California, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2013 | |||
| May 201127000 mi | Passenger seat belt bottom fastener very squeaky, dealer ordered replacement, replaced. | ||
| Mar 201346000 mi | replaced clutch | ||
| Subaru Legacy in California, United States Jul 2010 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Nov 20102300 mi | Broken left speaker grille on dash. This was present at delivery. Replaced under warranty during first oil change. | ||
| May 201112000 mi | stainless window trim was pitted at delivery. issue kept getting worse, and paint on drivers door began to chip. paint was repaired and trim was replaced. | ||
| Jan 201224000 mi | Steering wheel controls for Bluetooth and radio inoperable. 3rd trip to dealer for issue, finally replicated. Parts ordered, car will return to dealer when parts arrive. | ||
| Feb 201225800 mi | Replaced steering wheel controls. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in New Jersey, United States Apr 2011 - Oct 2016 | |||
| May 201232600 mi | Sunroof was not sitting correctly in tracks preventing glass from creating seal with roof (highway wind noise was unbelievably loud). Dealer replaced entire sunroof unit under warranty. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201555800 miUS $1300 | Clutch and flywheel replaced after the clutch began slipping. | ||
| Jun 201899000 miUS $300 | Exhaust rusted, need to replace a few sections | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Alberta, Canada Jun 2013 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Feb 201473520 miC $20 | Low beam headlight was burnt out. Replaced bulb | ||
| Apr 201474900 miC $1000 | Whining noise accompanied by strong resistance when trying to turn the steering wheel. Happens when the engine is warm, but not from a cold start.rnrnPower steering pump was replaced. | ||
| Sep 201478120 mi | Oil leak coming from engine compartment. Oil is collecting on exposed hot parts of engine and causing burning smell and white smoke. Unknown where leak is originating. Engine bay was cleaned and will return in 1,000km to re-diagnose. | ||
| Dec 201478740 mi | Checked for subsequent leak. None found. | ||
| May 201792070 miC $2000 | Clutch, fork, pressure plate, throw-out bearing, slave cylinder hose were all replaced. | ||
| Nov 2019108934 mi | Low coolant; coolant not returning to radiator. | ||
| Mar 2020110980 mi | Check engine light; cylinder 3 misfire. | ||
| May 2020111600 miC $3500 | head gasket replacement; valve cover replacement | ||
| Feb 2021117800 mi | sparkplugs and valve cover gaskets - warranty work | ||
| Apr 2021119040 miC $700 | head gaskets replaced - warranty | ||
| Jan 2022123690 mi | valve cover gaskets replaced; oil pan resealed - warranty | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2011 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Jan 201255300 mi | shimmy at highway speeds | ||
| Sep 201242000 miUS $500 | throwout bearing replaced. "dirty" as a result of normal clutch wear- no abnormal clutch wear and no other component replaced. 50 percent paid as goodwill by subaru of america. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 201120000 mi | Volume control on steering wheel works sporadically. Dealer said they couldn't replicate problem, so they couldn't fix what they determined wasn't broken. | ||
| Nov 201123300 mi | Lumbar support driver's seat non-functioning. Dealer replaced a hog ring that attaches the lumbar tensioning cable. | ||
| Jan 201225800 mi | steering-wheel volume control was inoperable. Tech said a wire in the wheel was pinched. He fixed it. | ||
| Feb 201452000 mi | Lumbar support connector in driver's seat broke .. for second time. Replaced dealer-replaced cheap factory hook with 250 lb capacity hook. | ||
| Oct 201790000 miUS $200 | Brake pads wore. Time to replace rotors as well. Also replaced brake lines with Goodrich stainless lines. The lines were perfectly fine, I've always wanted to see if stainless lines made any difference. The answer is, no. Better fluid and pads do the trick. | ||
| Mar 201898000 miUS $15 | Replaced headlight. Previously hadn't reported these. But this must be the sixth bulb I've replaced. I think it's a big issue for 5th Gen Legacies. And getting to the bulb is a royal PITA (through the wheelwell.) | ||
| Jun 2022132000 miUS $400 | Front, driver's side axle/CV joint needed replacing as the boot had torn, meaning impending doom for the joint. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in New Hampshire, United States Apr 2011 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Oct 201123500 mi | Steering wheel audio/cruise controls failed. Replaced wiring harness under warranty. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Alabama, United States Dec 2012 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Dec 201395000 mi | Headlights | ||
2010 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Subaru Legacy in Connecticut, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 2018155000 miUS $300 | Hard shifts and erratic shifting. Brought in to transmission shop for service. They said it looked bad, lot of debris and worn. Fluid flushed and added conditioner. May need new transmission. Will recheck in 10k miles. | ||
| Jun 2018166000 miUS $300 | Brought back to shop for transmission recheck. Still has intermittent shifting issue but not as frequent. Fluid flushed and treatment added. Will keep driving until catastrophic failure. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Virginia, United States May 2010 - Jul 2010 | |||
| Jul 201013000 mi | Car has been to the shop several times for same issue. The suspension is making a popping and groaning noise when the cars suspension goes over bumps and when the brakes are applied and released. Subaru purchased the car back. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Colorado, United States Jul 2010 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Jan 2014 | Replacing a leaky gasket | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Massachusetts, United States May 2010 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Feb 201524300 mi | Fuse #34 blew. Problem was with dealer installed "puddle lights." Lights shorted out and fried the body control module. There is a recall for this problem. Dealer did not have the parts in stock to repair this known problem. Dealer replaced four puddle lights, wiring harness and added an in-line fuse under a recall. A short in the puddle lights caused the body control module to fail. That part was replaced under warranty. Car in the shop for six days. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Oregon, United States Mar 2010 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Mar 201116000 miUS $395 | engine acoustic cover (Not the hood) aft attachment plastic bracket broke during cover removal to check for mouse damage to acoustic cover insulation. | ||
| Nov 201231400 mi | The plastic engine cover broke at attachment point when I removed the cover for routine maintenance. Weak design improved with the new one. Happened once before, and paid out of pocket that time thinking it was my fault. Lift handle broke on removable trunk floor cover. Installed new engine cover. Installed new trunk floor cover. | ||
| Jul 201445300 miUS $258 | Oxygen sensor failed and required replacement. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Maryland, United States Sep 2009 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Jan 201012000 mi | hesitation when cruising at low speed and pressing on the gas to accelerate. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Ontario, Canada Mar 2014 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Nov 201444800 miC $15 | L headlamps pigtail failed due to heat damage relating to poor connection. 3 headlamps replaced annually prior to replacement harness(aftermarket) so far so good. | ||
| Apr 201548960 mi | Subaru replaced a missing nav DVD with a burned copy. Soon afterwards the audio system volume started to increase on its own and slow nav. Switched to different nav DVD, cleared up. | ||
| Nov 201557700 miC $12 | L headlamp bulb replaced. L headlamp failed regularly until I replaced the pigtail for bulb. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Ontario, Canada Nov 2010 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Nov 201234300 mi | The low engine oil light came on, so I took it to the dealer who stated that reset the sensors that monitor the levels, as the levels were perfectly accurate | ||
| Jan 201335340 mi | The passenger seat squeaks when taking turns or going over bumps. The dealer lubed the seat | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Maryland, United States Jan 2017 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Jan 201790000 miUS $300 | Warranty extended on lightbulbs since bulb filaments break consistently. Had them changed during this time. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Ontario, Canada Apr 2017 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Apr 2017108500 miC $300 | Check engine light came on: Code read misfiring of multiple cylinders. Oil control valves were clogged causing misfiring when throttle is more than 50% opened. Dealer removed, cleaned and reinstalled control valves. | ||
| Aug 2017120280 miC $4500 | Variable valve timing components corroded causing misfiring. Components had to be replaced. | ||
2010 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| Subaru Legacy in Oregon, United States Feb 2016 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Mar 201893000 miUS $7 | Left low-beam headlight bulb burned out. Replaced it myself. It took more than 10 minutes because I had to get to it by going around the left front fender liner. Having done it once, I could probably do it in less time now. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in New York, United States Mar 2010 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Nov 201113000 mi | Passenger side power forward and backward switch working only in backward motion. Dealer inspected and ordered a new switch. | ||
| Mar 201217000 mi | Passenger side lower seat surround broken and replacement electrical switch knob missing. Possibly related to earlier switch problem. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jun 201218900 miUS $111 | Dealer replaced Driver side body weatherstripping due to splitting and DS leather upper seat. Dealer paid for parts and I paid for labor but supposed to be reimbursed from SOA via Customer service "Good Will." Had to argue with SOA for $. Dealer replaced Driver side body weatherstripping due to splitting and DS leather upper seat. Dealer paid for parts and I paid for labor but supposed to be reimbursed from SOA via Customer service "Good Will".Had to argue with SOA for $. | ||
| Sep 201219000 mi | Oil plug fell out after oil change by dealer resulting in engine seizure and subsequent engine replacement. several days after taking delivery with new engine, warning lights on dash including check engine. Towed in and dealer reset codes showing catalytic converter malfunction and has been ok since then. | ||
| Feb 201322100 mi | Catalytic Converter sensor and front A/F sensor replaced. driver side weatherstripping split again and passenger seat lower seat surround broken again. Tire pressure monitoring system dash warning light on. Tire pressure ok and car works fine. | ||
| Apr 201324000 mi | Front catalytic converter replaced. Continuing repairs for problem that began when engine was replaced. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 201754000 miUS $150 | rear brake pads | ||
| Oct 201857000 miUS $250 | Normal wear. First time replaced. [Brake pads] | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Ontario, Canada - Feb 2015 | |||
| Feb 201541257 miC $252 | The car was towed to a local shop as it would not start (battery fine) Shorted wires from the ECM (in engine compartment) has caused the ignition coil fuse to to blow. Wires were fixed, fuse replaced and it started, Engine light on now The car was towed to a local shop as it would not start (battery fine) Shorted wires from the ECM (in engine compartment) has caused the ignition coil fuse to to blow. Wires were fixed, fuse replaced and it started, Engine light on now Three lights now flashing in instrument panel, parking brake, traction control and engine light. Also cruise flashing. Shop says its the O2 sensor but the car runs perfect. just traded this in for a 2013, not sure the issue | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Nebraska, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 20101700 mi | Front Passenger seatbelt latch replaced under warranty due to it vibrating during normal driving. | ||
| Dec 201679000 miUS $150 | The mechanic noticed the tie rod was loose when preforming brake pad replacement. | ||
| Dec 201898000 miUS $100 | Sway bar endlinks needed to be replaced. They were making a noise when going over bumps. | ||
| Jan 2022142000 miUS $500 | Car stalls at stops. Replaced transmission fluid. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in New Jersey, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| May 20101000 mi | Hesitation when driving at slow speeds | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Michigan, United States Nov 2009 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jul 201128000 mi | Heat shield rattle needed repair. Dealer ALSO did a recall which I hadn't yet rec'd; reflash computer to lower idle speed | ||
| Subaru Legacy in New York, United States Sep 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 20094000 mi | Driver's side seat squeaked. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Wisconsin, United States Sep 2009 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Nov 201019200 miUS $168 | Brake light LED's were not all coming on. Light replaced. | ||
| Oct 201131700 mi | Lumbar support was not working. Repaired at dealer under warranty. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Washington, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201559000 miUS $130 | battery replacement | ||
| Jun 201668000 miUS $1000 | they had to do something to the AC because it wasnt cold | ||
| Apr 201770000 miUS $400 | regulator for drivers side window needed to be replaced | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Illinois, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Dec 20091000 mi | Sunroof leaked really bad down on my wife and I when we went into the car wash. After taking it to the dealer they said that "it's in the Manual" that you can't take the car into a high pressure wash, so good luck washing your new Legacy. | ||
| Feb 20103000 mi | Fuel economy gauge died then came back to life ater like 5 miles. They said nothing was wrong so they didn't fix it. (Still no change in the status of the sunroof that drips in carwashes.) | ||
| Jun 201118000 mi | Chrome door trim on drivers door was replaced. Plastic end cap on top corner came off and was sharp. Replaced the whole trim piece as its one unit. Car still has lag between shifts from Reverse to Drive. told not a problem. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in North Carolina, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 201670000 miUS $30 | Trunk struts replaced. Easy DYI job, but necessary since trunk would not stay open most of the time. | ||
| Sep 201679000 mi | Center clock panel intermittently failed. This also resulted in airbag servicing light. No replacement parts, rather repair consisted of removing oxidization from connections and re-connecting. | ||
| Apr 201788000 miUS $15 | Driver's headlamp replacement. | ||
| Aug 201793000 miUS $20 | Trip computer, clock and temperature display failed and was replaced. | ||
| Nov 201798000 miUS $20 | Driver's side headlamp. | ||
| Mar 2018102000 miUS $20 | Passenger side headlight. | ||
| May 2022144000 miUS $900 | Both rear wheel bearing assemblies were replaced | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Indiana, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Dec 20099000 mi | Steering wheel vibrations at 75MPH. Subaru installed a new backlash spring 65nm, old spring was 50nm. subaru replaced tires, road force balance and 4 wheel alignment. Problem is not as bad but still not completly fixed. Still waiting on Subaru. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States May 2010 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Feb 201667600 mi | Vehicle was smoking at the front, passengers side, significant enough to be evident in the interior. Dealer claims the problem was caused by faulty oil filter and oil leaking around the area of the filter, though no leak was evident. | ||
| Sep 201675000 miUS $850 | multiple window motors failed. Replaced only driver's side front window. Dealer found failed bushing and replaced. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in New York, United States Oct 2010 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Jul 201011000 mi | Dust sheild hitting brake rotor over certain bumps. Noticed when I first received car but couldn't get to dealer right away. Fixed for free in minutes | ||
| Oct 2014124000 miUS $75 | Passenger headlight goes out 2-3X a year. Dealer says there is no problem. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Illinois, United States May 2013 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Dec 201667000 miUS $472 | cables corroded, battery failing | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Wyoming, United States Oct 2012 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Nov 2013127300 miUS $395 | Steering wheel Stero Controls | ||
| Subaru Legacy in New Hampshire, United States Oct 2013 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Nov 201371800 mi | Fouled spark plugs replaced by dealer. Steering wheel stereo controls failed. Unit replaced. | ||
| Dec 2014102000 miUS $1800 | Stalled under braking/rapid RPM decrease. Torque Converter not unlocking when coming to a stop, replaced per TSB. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Colorado, United States Apr 2014 - May 2017 | |||
| Mar 201643000 miUS $1150 | Passenger side power seat stopped sliding on one side. Due to the nature of the problem, the only way to fix it was to replace the entire seat. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in New York, United States Feb 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 201631300 miUS $330 | Part underneath car broke. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Florida, United States May 2012 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Oct 201364000 miUS $200 | Trunk won't close. Dent in trunk. Due to cheap metal. | ||
| Dec 201369000 miUS $100 | Replaced left and right headlamps. | ||
| Apr 201479200 miUS $70 | Replace Headlight bulbs... again. Replaced sway bar links. | ||
| Sep 201493000 miUS $200 | Fuel injection cleaning. Got rid of pinging noise. | ||
| Nov 201496700 mi | Replace springs struts spring seats. Noise coming from suspension Alignment. Car will not line up. | ||
| Feb 2015104400 miUS $360 | Replaced Sway Bar Links again. This time everything is fixed. | ||
| Oct 2015129000 miUS $1760 | Lockup solenoid failed. Replaced entire valve body. Changed transmission fluid. side markers, DRL bulbs | ||
| Apr 2016140000 mi | The horn continuously sounds. Airbag and roll connector. | ||
| Jun 2016145000 mi | Replaced the airbag and the clock spring to fix horn problem Replaced sway bar bushing and sway bar links | ||
| Aug 2016150000 mi | Changed Transmission fluid. Did not fix problem. Whining transmission during heavy acceleration. Bearing noise coming from compressor. | ||
| Oct 2016153000 miUS $450 | Replace the alternator | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Washington, United States Oct 2010 - May 2011 | |||
| Dec 201038000 mi | Driver seat middle cushion collapsed. Dealer called in outside source to repair. Problem was a broken clip. Dealer covered the cost, did not pass charges. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Nov 201233680 miC $100 | Warranty repair, all instrument lights were on suddenly. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Virginia, United States May 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 2022195000 miUS $450 | Oil pressure sensor | ||
2010 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
| Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2015 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Jan 2016100000 miUS $1200 | Clutch blew. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in New Jersey, United States Mar 2012 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jan 201731500 miUS $1700 | Clutch replacement, brake pad and rotor replacement | ||
| Sep 201764000 miUS $80 | Battery repair and cleaning of terminal connections of battery and starter | ||
| Jan 201866000 miUS $360 | Starter replacement | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Ontario, Canada Mar 2011 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Jan 201239500 miC $90 | Both low beams quit working at the same time. | ||
| Mar 201226040 mi | The seat frame developed a squeak and was replaced. | ||
| Dec 201768200 miC $1900 | Clutch Replacement | ||
2010 Subaru Legacy 4-door
4-cylinder CVT AWD
| Subaru Legacy in Minnesota, United States Oct 2010 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Nov 201015000 mi | Intermittent car starting problems. At first, "all do that". Then they did a software update. Problem returned two weeks later (but in a different month) | ||
| Dec 201017000 mi | Determined to be "compromised" battery. It tested fine but sent, per tech, "weird" error messages. Battery finally failed in shop and was replaced. This was one day ago. We'll see if the intermittent starting problems are really f | ||
| Aug 201126000 mi | loud rattle. seat belt latch replaced. still loud rattle from front right side. | ||
| Oct 201129000 mi | 3 trips to dealer for same problem. Loud rattle front passenger seat. 3 attempts to fix. Each time problem came back in a few days. Last fix was 4 days ago. We'll see if this time it is really fixed. | ||
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