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2007 Subaru Legacy repairs by problem area
Engine (32%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (25%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 117 repairs.
2007 Subaru Legacy repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (42%)
< $100 (38%)
Chart based on 91 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Subaru Legacy
Engine not specified
| Subaru Legacy in New Jersey, United States Oct 2013 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Nov 201364000 miUS $120 | vehicle makes 2-4 second mild rumbling sound/loss of power every 5-8 minutes of drive time. transmission filter and oil replaced, no metal bits found. issue still exists. plugs and plug wires replaced last month in attempt to fix same issue | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2015 - Oct 2016 | |||
| May 201687600 mi | Had the head gasket replace. | ||
2007 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Subaru Legacy in Manitoba, Canada Feb 2011 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Mar 201125626 miC $264 | Computers and sensors - engine, transmission, and drivetrain, repair | ||
| Jun 201128576 miC $21 | sunroof gasket fell off and I re-glued with 3M weather strip glue (good stuff). Lots of glue left over for next job. All the drains at the base of the windshield ( under the cowl ) and at the bottom of the front fenders were plugged with pine needles and mud. Had to take it all apart, removed cowl and fender liner, in order to wash it all out. Took a day. All the drains at the base of the windshield ( under the cowl ) and at the bottom of the front fenders were plugged with pine needles and mud. Had to take it all apart, removed cowl and fender liner, in order to wash it all out. Took a day. sunroof gasket fell off and I re-glued with 3M weather strip glue ( good stuff). Lots of glue left over for next job. | ||
| Apr 201348140 miC $240 | Rear oxy sensor kaput. 2nd time in 2 years, 35,000kms. Each lasted 40,000kms. First one took 4 yrs and second 2 years. These things are problematic. The turbo has a history of repeated failures. It may be related to cold winters. 200 km later Rear oxy sensor again. These things can be reset with a good code reader and it takes 5 minutes or less. This time light back on in 2 km. Humidity seems to be a problem. Replaced sensor. | ||
| Feb 201453320 miC $50 | The linkage between the shifter arm and the tranny is quite exposed and it slowly began to seize up with dirt and corrosion. A lot of WD40, compressed air, and elbow grease freed it up so that grease could be liberally sprayed at the joints. | ||
| Dec 201570680 miC $483 | Front Left wheel bearing replaced | ||
| Mar 201673160 miC $350 | left rear wheel bearing difficult to change due to corrosion. Other side front and rear noisy: will need to be changed in near future. Rear brake failure due to corrosion of brake line near right rear wheel. The recall to stop corrosion had been done. This point of corrosion is well know. The plastic envelope over the pipe is absent at the attachment clamp. | ||
| May 201674260 miC $350 | 3rd wheel bearing in 6 months. Used a jobber bearing ( National ) rather than Subaru to save over 100$. | ||
| Aug 201676880 mi | Timing belt. Also crankshaft front oil seal due to slight not previously visible leak. No oil needed between changes. | ||
| Sep 201676880 miC $170 | Replaced centre gasket in exhaust system | ||
| Feb 201888040 miC $700 | Replaced front calipers due to wear of the rubber bellows. Pads wore to the point that the rotor wore through the bellows. No indication of wear was heard, Aren't the pads/shims etc supposed to screech just before it is too late? There is a finger as part of the pad installation. Isn't it supposed to scratch the rotor as a wear out warning ? | ||
| Mar 201889280 miC $700 | Failure of rubber bushing in the rear suspension. | ||
| Feb 201997 miC $200 | 1 boot was changed. Shop did a very careful job. Link bushing was shot therefore the links were replaced | ||
| Apr 201998270 miC $600 | The subi dealer found the secondary air injection valve on the driver's side siezed closed and quoted $1,100 to replace it. No guarantee would be offered other than this will happen again and it can be expected to happen on the other side too. It will cost an extra $300 for the other side because the intake manifold will have to be removed for access. I was told it was due to corrossion caused by bad design. I found a shop in Montreal that would remove the entire system including the two vaves and the pump for $600 and the guarantee that the problem would not repeat and that the car would pass emission testing because that is done on a warm engine. The system functions for less than a minute as part of the cold start-up sequence. | ||
| Jul 2019102 miC $50 | After the new downpipe and tune mod, upon a cold start the engine rpm was way over 1500 and a growling noise occured. It was intermittant and could not be reproduced at will. Neither the dealer or the tuner could find anything. The noise and high rpm lasted less than 30 secs and then everything went back to normal. After many months of scratching my head I was able to associate the noise to the functionning of the tumble valve, a sort of choke only used at cold start-up. After a disconnect of the batery it took a few days to reappear. Something was being registered in the ECM while running that was erased by disconnecting the battery. I was able to control what was being registed by pulling the fuse to the ECM and resetting the ECM memory back to its base mode. The engine has two modes: the base mode as set by the factory and a running mode that is constantly adjusting the map to what is actually happening. I believe that the growling noise was caused by too high an air flow through the tumble valve causing it to vibrate. That could have led to a failure and injestion of pieces of the valve or blocking of air flow. It seems to be under control now and I have installed a switch in the power to the ECM so I can reset it whenever I wish. | ||
| Sep 201999 miC $200 | I replaced a number of heat shields on the exhaust system. | ||
| Oct 2019100 miC $270 | The ventilation fan was replaced as the lower bearing was shot. It was rusty due to a bad design which did not have a drain hole where the lower bearing sits. I drilled a small hole in the housing of the new one to prevent a replay of this stupid failure. | ||
| Aug 2020109 miC $1100 | Replaced the wheel brg for the second time. Replaced the lower front left A arm and sway bar links. Carried out the passenger side air bag replacement for the second time. I supplied the brg, a good jobber unit not in a Subi box. | ||
| Sep 2020102 miC $350 | After several years of annual brake maintence in order to avoid siezed pistons and pins I experienced a dragging brake on the front right whilst on a trip away from home. Did not like that. Upon inspection I found a seized piston there and on further inspection both the rear calipers were found to have seized slider pins. I replace all three calipers myself. | ||
| Jul 2022119040 miC $2175 | Replaced the gas tank, filler pipe, and tank straps. Dealer wanted to scrap the car or $5000 for the work, Mr Muffler wanted $3500. Bought new stands to get the car high enough to comfortably work under it in my driveway. Researched youtube Google, and Subi for how to go about it. Subi requires disassembly of most of the rear suspension/sub frame and use of a transmission jack which I do not have. Youtube has a guy who "works smarter not harder". His method leaves all the rear stuff, frame suspension in the car while he swings it down on the trailing arms. I came up with my smarter way as I did not want to stress the old trailing arm bushings. The 4 major bolts holding the sub frame in place were temporarily replaced by 4 threaded rods with one nut each. After detaching the trailing arm brackets, three bolts each, and the lower shock bolts, one bolt each, the sub frame came straight down on the threaded rods as the nuts descended the rods. It worked very well and I had loads of space. The tank was removed and replaced using my floor jack. The rear backing plates were falling apart and the drum brake were extremely rusted. To change the backing plate required removing and replacing the wheel bearings. It was an expensive job and removing bearings can be very difficult. Many rusted nuts and bolts can be encountered. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Singapore Feb 2014 - Oct 2017 | |||
| May 201460360 mi | Sensors dirty causing various indicators to flash on the headboard. | ||
| Jan 2015$1290 | Front shock absorbers worn out making metallic sound whenever the car goes over uneven surfaces or a hump. Engine mounting worn causing oil to leak and might also contribute to some rotary sound while csr is idling. | ||
| Mar 201575020 mi$450 | Left CV joint worn out and was repaired. Gear box mounting worn out causing noise when turning the steering wheel. Replaced mounting and noise disappear. | ||
| Dec 201584320 mi$150 | Power transmission belt broken. Replaced new one. | ||
| Apr 201687500 mi$350 | Radiator leaked due to crack on the rubber parts. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Oregon, United States Jun 2017 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jan 2022160000 miUS $560 | Worn lower control arm bushings. Replaced lower control arms with new since it was the same price as replacing bushings. | ||
2007 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon
175-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| Subaru Legacy in Manitoba, Canada Sep 2011 - May 2015 | |||
| Feb 201274500 miC $30 | Hood latch became loose and a small part disappeared. replaced entire latch mechanism. | ||
| Oct 201288840 miC $60 | Replace hood release mechanism. | ||
| Aug 2013105400 miC $160 | Run gps and phone charger...battery had to be replaced. | ||
| Jun 2014122760 miC $450 | Worn sensors. | ||
| Sep 2014127720 miC $200 | Catalytic converter throws codes. Quote $2300 so delayed repair. Fixed myself by changing gas. Cost: $0. | ||
| May 2015134540 miC $500 | Shift linkage broke. Bearing seized and joint broke. While waiting for repair I decided to trade my vehicle for newer forester. Higher clearance makes, boat launch easier. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in New Zealand Nov 2008 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Jan 201222940 mi | Replaced low beam and interior light bulb. | ||
| Jul 201327280 mi$16800 | Battery was run flat, and when recharged was deemed old and to be replaced. | ||
| Feb 201428600 mi$23 | Headlight bulb failed and needed to be replaced | ||
| Jul 201431000 mi | cruise control not working - spiral cable suspected. No repair undertaken. Attachment for screen below back window broken. | ||
| May 201535540 mi$44 | headlight bulb replaced. | ||
2007 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon
175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Subaru Legacy in Nova Scotia, Canada Feb 2011 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 201144640 miC $250 | Rough trans shifts>>.they changed the fluid and re=programmed tranny. OK so far. Defective steering rack...leaking fluid. Head gasket needed replacement | ||
| Subaru Legacy in North Carolina, United States Apr 2012 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Apr 2013114963 miUS $498 | Front inner CV boot was split. Replaced the whole axle assembly. Both front lower control arm bushings were split. These were replaced. Both front lower control arm bushings were split. These were replaced. Front inner CV boot was split. Replaced the whole axle assembly. | ||
| Feb 2014132900 miUS $50 | Gas pump cuts out when filling tank unless pump limited to a slow flow. After a bit of diagnostics, they concluded that the valve that is on top of the gas tank (and part it) is causing the problems and has to be replaced (about $1000). Gaskets claimed by mechanic to be leaking. Estimated cost to repair is about $1600. | ||
| May 2014138300 miUS $265 | A boot on front passenger axle had ripped. Axle was replaced. A boot on front passenger axle had ripped. Axle was replaced. | ||
| Dec 2015165000 mi | AC not working. Gauge showing overcharged. Did not investigate further. Leaking head gaskets never fixed. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Alberta, Canada Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 201041540 miC $225 | Broken left rear sway bar (stabilizer link bar) | ||
2007 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
| Subaru Legacy in Virginia, United States Dec 2006 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Mar 201143000 miUS $100 | Backing plate bent. Dealer removed and straightened plate. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Alberta, Canada Mar 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
| May 201438300 miC $250 | AC pulley replaced to correct squealing noise. | ||
| Feb 201541940 miC $180 | Replaced passenger front window seal as original part would no longer seat properly. | ||
2007 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| Subaru Legacy in California, United States Nov 2006 - Nov 2008 | |||
| Dec 200610000 miUS $56 | TPMS warning light with correct pressure. Resolved... | ||
| Mar 200717800 mi | Squeaking rubbing sound from the front of the vehicle related to speed. They could not duplicate, though I hear it everyday. Dome light went out, dealer replaced under warranty. | ||
| Apr 200722000 mi | Excessive brake shudder, dealer says rotors are warped and new rotors have been ordered. Front right wheel squeak isolated to a poorly lubed wheel bearing. New bearing has been ordered. Both repairs will be under warranty. | ||
| Oct 200732000 mi | Acceleration hesitation starting around 2700 rpm. | ||
| Apr 200843000 mi | Wheel bearing out and brake shuddering under load. | ||
| May 200847000 mi | Squealing noise, front/left wheel. | ||
| Aug 200851000 miUS $225 | Ruptured the oil feed line to the turbo. Which resulted in additional problems. | ||
| Sep 200851000 miUS $13 | Tether line for fuel cap broke, replaced part, out of pocket $13 | ||
2007 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| Subaru Legacy in California, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Nov 201150933 miUS $317 | Replaced right front CV boot Replace right front axle boot and oil change. | ||
| May 201474900 miUS $1000 | Change clutch | ||
| Mar 201590000 miUS $600 | cam sensors | ||
| May 201590000 miUS $300 | Cam shaft broke Radiator installed backwards when mechanic replaced engine head for broken camshaft | ||
| Jun 201590000 miUS $500 | Starter needed to be replaced and neutral safety switch | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2012 - Oct 2019 | |||
| Jul 201464200 miUS $110 | Left rear wheel bearing began making slight growl at 65+ mph. I could also feel a slight sideways shimmy over bumps coming from the rear. Both issues remedied with a new hub bearing, comes as one assembly. These were only beginning signs. | ||
| Apr 201689700 miUS $250 | Passenger rear wheel bearing hummed and needed replacement | ||
| Jun 2017105000 miUS $900 | Front left ball joint, both rear trailing arm bushings, alignment | ||
| May 2018114000 miUS $400 | Front lower control arm bushings + front swaybar endlinks replaced with alignment. Diagnosed leaking front CV joints. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Ontario, Canada Feb 2010 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Mar 201443400 miC $2500 | creaking sounds due to bushings Fuel gasket leak fender guard molding replaced Rust appearing at bottom of driver door on the inside | ||
| Dec 201657660 miC $300 | trunk lock does not engage properly. This issue happened twice | ||
2007 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Subaru Legacy in Minnesota, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Dec 2014126000 miUS $350 | Oil pan gasket leaking. Brought in to mechanic, replaced gasket with sealant. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2008 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Jan 200930000 mi | Headlight bulb replaced. | ||
| Jun 201150000 mi | WVU-31 Engine Control Module failed, Reprogram ECM per recall (separate), Main vehicle fuse replaced. | ||
| Dec 201158000 miUS $35 | Driver side headlight bulb was replaced Check Engine (steady) and Cruise Control (flashing) lights were lit. Annoying to look at every time I drove. The dealer's OBD determined this was a CA/NE USA emissions error. Oxygen Sensor/Air Fuel Ratio Sensor replaced. | ||
| Apr 201261000 miUS $30 | Passenger side headlight bulb was replaced | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Connecticut, United States Dec 2007 - Nov 2012 | |||
| Apr 200818000 mi | Intermittent rubbing noise (increases/decreases based on speed), sometimes accompanied by "burning"/friction smell. | ||
| Jul 200933000 mi | Driver's seat leather and padding wore through, creating a hole in the leather. Neither us or the dealership could figure out why this happened and so they replaced the leather seat cover (including foam seatback). | ||
| Sep 201261000 miUS $323 | Radio frequently glitched/garbled on its display. Read online that this was a common issue among this stereo model. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in California, United States Aug 2008 - Oct 2015 | |||
| May 200923000 mi | cleaned wheel bearing fixed dash rattle | ||
| Oct 201563000 mi | It had some head unit issues where radios and ac unit will come on and off randomly when the car has been sitting out under the sun. Not worth taking the dash off and replacing the head unit. but overall a great car. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Connecticut, United States Oct 2012 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Nov 2012125000 miUS $2400 | Head Gasket Leak at 100,000 miles. Also had timing belt and water pump replaced. Rear wheel bearing failure | ||
| Apr 2013131200 miUS $900 | Replaced front struts and mounts | ||
| Subaru Legacy in North Dakota, United States Feb 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Oct 201352200 miUS $722 | Front passenger tire was always going flat. Had mechanic remove the tire and fix the issue. Rims were not properly cleaned and tire was not mounted properly when I got new tires last year. had to have the head gasket replaced. while in the shop, they did some recall/warranty work also. | ||
| Mar 201453000 miUS $130 | battery repeated lost charge. had to jump the car twice in one day. replaced the battery and the car starts great again. | ||
2007 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
163-horsepower 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| Subaru Legacy in Great Britain Oct 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 201227700 mi | Full 3 part clutch and Flywheel replacement. Known issue with the Dual Mass Flywheels, which after a period of time or miles,(possibly about 55-60K) usually start "squeaking." Noticeable on take-up when the clutch is released. | ||
| Mar 201436000 mi | Front anti-Roll(sway) bar bushes replaced | ||
| May 201436300 mi | Front Bottom Ball Joints replaced, Front Drop Links replaced. Front brake caliper slide pins replaced. | ||
| Nov 201546000 mi | Front Wishbone (Control arm) lower rear bush (both sides) | ||
| Nov 201649900 mi£150 | Major air con gas leak traced to sealing 'o' ring on ancillary air con pipes. Seal replaced and system sealed and working normally. | ||
| May 201754000 mi£30 | Rear roll (sway) bar bushes replaced. | ||
| Nov 202180000 mi£100 | O2 sensor replaced | ||
| Jun 202281000 mi£30 | Headlight level sensor failed, removed sensor and replaced with a new aftermarket part, new sensor working and headlight reinitialisation process completed to set headlight level. | ||
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