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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%)
Chart based on 88 repairs.
2009 Subaru Legacy repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (55%)
Chart based on 67 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Subaru Legacy
Engine not specified
| Subaru Legacy in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Apr 20098000 mi | loud noise at 2000-2500 rpm, found engine bearing was bad. complete engine replacement | ||
2009 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 148hp 2.0L H4 Diesel 5-speed manual AWD
| Subaru Legacy in Belgium Nov 2011 - Oct 2017 | |||
| May 2014119660 mi | Very serious breakage in the engine (crankshaft). Although outside strict warranty, Subaru paid the parts (value between 5000 and 6000 Euros) and (after some discussion) the labor. | ||
| Aug 2014128480 mi€400 | There was a crack in a tube between engine and turbo. This lead to: * shocking sometimes * DPF problem * Car going in 'save mode' --> loss of power First Subaru dealer in Burgas didn't find the cause. Final repair by regular dealer in BE | ||
| Apr 2015150620 mi€350 | Electical mirror did not work anymore - leading to long rattling. Had to be replaced - hence quite high cost | ||
| May 2015152520 mi€220 | Wheel was making noise, replaced wheel bearing. | ||
| Feb 2016179180 mi€212 | Pumps of the boot (liftgate struts) had to be replaced as it fell down. Pump had broken during frost. | ||
| Apr 2016184100 mi€400 | Had to replace one wheel bearing, brake blocks (pads) and a brake shoe. | ||
| Sep 2016199640 mi€2000 | Light housing got a bit dirty inside, and had to be replaced (light beams were too weak). technical control (yearly event) refused car for it. | ||
2009 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
| Subaru Legacy in Washington, United States Jan 2009 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Jan 201016000 mi | I had an engine bearing failure. Subaru had a stop sale due to a bearing defect just prior to my purchase. This effected all turbo subaru's including mine. SOA replaced the complete long block motor including all accessory's at no charge, no hassels | ||
| Jun 201472000 mi | My rear o2 sensor died, caused a check engine light. | ||
| Oct 201685200 miUS $1200 | My drivers side bilstein shock failed. Metal fatigue - not wear and tear. The shock arm failed up at the top near the shock tower bolt head. My mechanic has never seen a failure like this before. Problem is for spec.b model only | ||
2009 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Subaru Legacy in Texas, United States Jan 2019 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Sep 2019111489 miUS $634 | Inner boot torn on driver side Axle found during inspection. Replaced with OE Reman. Replaced Sway Bar End Links | ||
| Oct 2019113163 miUS $765 | Car over heated due to damaged radiator. Seems original brackets cracked and fan fell into radiator causing damage. Replaced radiator, upper and lower radiator hoses and clamps. Replace thermostat and gasket. Fill with OE coolant. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in California, United States Jul 2009 - Feb 2019 | |||
| Mar 201663000 mi | Airbag light came on. Resoldered joints in over head light to fix. Dealer was to install a replacement. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in California, United States Oct 2010 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Nov 201017000 mi | radio and a/c display disappeared suddenly. a/c still worked but can't change radio stations or audio mode (eg- change from radio to cd). dealer replaced radio to correct problem | ||
| Jun 201240000 miUS $150 | sun visor no longer folds in place-obstructs view | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Illinois, United States May 2009 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Dec 201022000 mi | Check Engine light and TC Off light came on while driving. Took car to the dealer. Problem diagnosed as broken oxygen sensor. Dealer ordered the sensor, as no sensor in stock. Dealer replaced oxygen sensor. Interesting fact: In a Legacy GT, a broken O2 sensor also disables: traction control, cruise control, VDC, SI-Drive. Highly unpleasant in the middle of a snow storm. | ||
| Oct 201130700 mi | Brake pedal was making a noise when released. Problem diagnosed as defective brake booster valve. Dealer replaced brake booster, problem is gone. It took me over a YEAR of complaining before a dealer finally agreed to look. | ||
| Aug 201465000 miUS $250 | Had to replace battery. Had to replace front headlight. | ||
2009 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Subaru Legacy in Louisiana, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Dec 20098000 mi | There is a very noticible whine coming from under the hood when steering; it gets especially louder when the steering wheel is at it's left or right limit. Dealer service manager said he would so some research and address this problem on next visit. | ||
| Dec 201028400 mi | Rattle coming from Glovebox. 2 screws were loose. They were tightened. Power steering whining unusually loud when turning steering wheel. It's especially loud when reaching steering limits. Service dept seemed to side-step this complaint and pretty much refused to address it saying the H6 is a 'whiny' engine. The right rear original equipment mug flap came loose and eventually fell off. The dealer first refused to replace unless I paid for part.(approx $70)I eventually convinced dealer part falling off not my fault..should be covered by warranty Replaced right rear mud flap and 2 mounting clips which had fallen off the car. They were ordered on the last visit. | ||
| Jan 201129750 mi | Replaced power steering pump and resevoir. There is still some whining, especially at left and right limits, but it's not nearly as noticable or as loud. Took car to a different dealer than previous and again asked them to check the power-steering whining noise. Without hesitation, this dealer ordered new P/S pump and resevoir and will schedule a new visit when it comes in. Replaced power steering pump and resevoir. There is still some whining, especially at lefy and right limits, but it's not nearly as noticable or as loud. | ||
| Feb 201133000 mi | Rattle in glovebox remains, especially when weather is cool. Also asked dealer to check buzzing in passenger door caused by speaker. Dealer says glovebox and passenger door interior panel were disassembled and insulation/padding applied. | ||
| Mar 201137000 mi | Glovebox rattle had grown worse since last repair attempt. This time repair was successful. Latch screw was found to be loose. Cause of minor buzz in passenger door could not be repaired. It remains, however it is minor. | ||
| Aug 201381000 miUS $45 | Passenger side visor broke, would not stay folded up. Glue inside had failed. Replaced it myself. | ||
| Jan 201458200 miUS $30 | Bearing in non-tensioning idler pulley failed. It started whining, noise grew louder and more frequent. Replaced it myself with after-market pulley. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Connecticut, United States May 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201472000 miUS $425 | The front left wheel bearing was replaced and the car was re-aligned | ||
| Jun 2016106000 miUS $121 | The front tie rod ends were replace due to a noise from the left front tie rod end. | ||
2009 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| Subaru Legacy in Virginia, United States Jun 2009 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jun 201026000 miUS $210 | Threw CEL. Intermittent, never got the code. Turned out the engine was way low on oil. The oil pressure light never came on. CEL has not returned however there is a persistent rattle @ 3k rpm. | ||
| Oct 201037000 mi | Rattling in engine got worse, then much worse. Towed to dealer. At first said engine might be shot. Ended up needing a crank, 1 conn rod, and all the bearings in the bottom end, but not a complete short block. Somehow a tube in the airbox was broken as well, probably from the earlier attempt by the other shop. | ||
| Jun 201583000 mi | oil was bone dry. Turns out that Subaru believes 1q/1000 miles is acceptable, even though their interval is a laughable 3750. The engine only holds 4q. | ||
2009 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Subaru Legacy in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Dec 201467000 miUS $4000 | failed connecting rod bearing | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2014 - Jun 2014 | |||
| May 201453900 miUS $350 | There was a strong smell from leaking/burning fluid. The dealer said it was a leaking radiator. They replaced the radiator. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Alabama, United States Jul 2015 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Jul 201565000 miUS $60 | Heat shield around exhaust was rattling at 1400 rpm. Removed heat shield. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Oregon, United States Aug 2010 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Oct 201773000 miUS $120 | Trunk torsion bar broke on one side and trunk lid would not easily lift. Replaced both torsion bars. | ||
| Mar 201876306 miUS $2648 | Engine oil leak and coolant leak: Complete cylinder head gasket replacement with engine R&R. Includes all gaskets and seals, Subaru "770" STi turbo head gaskets, timing belt and all timing idler/tensioner components, water pump, spark plugs, thermostat+gasket, anti-freeze, synthetic engine oil/filter. Engine oil and coolant leak. Changed AVLS pressure switches. Updated design. Radiator replaced. Typical wear item and done while engine R&R work being done. Radiator hoses replacement x 2 Airbag light intermittently coming on, SRS code 26. Map light assembly rebuild. Corroded original battery. Replaced battery with Odyssey battery. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Virginia, United States Jul 2017 - May 2019 | |||
| Mar 201859000 miUS $600 | Front control arm bushings needed replaced. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in New York, United States Sep 2012 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Oct 201228000 mi | A front airbag sensor needed to be replaced because the airbag light in the dash intermittently lit up when driving. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Apr 201698000 miUS $2150 | head gaskets. timing belt, tensioner, water pump, two serpentine belts, spark plugs and spark plug wires... | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Minnesota, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 201489500 mi | Leaky valve cover gaskets at only 89k miles. I don't plan on fixing it until it becomes more of an annoyance, and my pocket book can handle it. | ||
| May 2015106000 miUS $1500 | Replaced both Valve and Head Gaskets- water pump, timing belt. | ||
| Apr 2016130300 miUS $1800 | Valve seat was loose causing the car to misfire after lifters where adjusted (1st step in trying to resolve a ticking noise). Replaced head and leaking tensioner, still a little tick but not real noticeable. | ||
| Oct 2016137500 mi | Passenger airbag recall. Replaced airbag inflator. Light is back on and will be going back to the shop. | ||
| Jan 2017148300 miUS $400 | Replaced rear-passenger wheel bearing. | ||
| Jul 2017160000 mi | Will occasionally throw a p420 (cat. conv.) code. When code is active the cruise control is disabled and the check engine light and traction control lights illuminate. I have not fixed the issue . . . it is possible that it is an 02 sensor as well. . . but it is intermittent so I have not brought it in yet. | ||
| May 2018170000 miUS $80 | replaced both front end wheel bearings. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Michigan, United States Jun 2009 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Sep 20095000 mi | The center armrest cover detached. Dealer repaired, and stated that it was just a few loose screws. | ||
| Jan 2010 | One of the door sensors broke because the seat belt jammed the sensor when door was closed. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Michigan, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201025000 mi | Wind noise from windsheild at highway speeds. Windsheild was pulled and installed with new seal on the outside of windsheild. | ||
| May 201676400 miUS $70 | Parking Brake Issue | ||
| Feb 201898000 miUS $2000 | Timing Belt, Water Pump, Seals, Belts, Spark Plugs, Wires, Filters, and one of the Cams. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Utah, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 20107399 mi | Replace transmission cooler line - fitting damaged or cross-threaded during manufacturing causing fluid leak. | ||
| Sep 201219000 mi | Cooling system - radiator cap was replaced under warranty by the dealer. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Delaware, United States Nov 2010 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Jun 201117000 mi | car had water leak onto interior passenger side. interior filter had not been replaced in the past. also two rims bent. not happy with CPO inspection. | ||
| Jul 201223500 miUS $100 | ac wasn't cooling adequately. | ||
| Jun 201332000 miUS $650 | front brakes. rear door wouldn't lock (cables not connected). 30.000 mile service, recall | ||
| Apr 201440000 miUS $600 | shield under car became loose | ||
| Dec 201447000 mi | power steering pump was leaking. It was replaced | ||
| Jan 201641000 miUS $608 | passenger front bearing replaced. Tech stated that it was worn. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Washington, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 201654600 miUS $428 | Excessive interior condensation on windows impaired visibility during cold, wet temperatures. Had to clear inside of front window with squeegee into order to drive. Sunroof drain tubes were cleared but did not remedy problem completely. | ||
| Mar 201655000 miUS $250 | Trunk lid mechanism failed and lid would no longer stay open on its own. Labor cost to diagnose was $60. Two torsion bars were replaced at a cost of $124 for parts and $83 for labor. | ||
| Nov 201764000 miUS $18 | Headlight bulb failed on passenger side and was replaced today. | ||
| Jan 202074529 miUS $765 | Power steering pump assembly was replaced. Parts were $585.00; labor was $238.00 | ||
| Feb 202279802 miUS $5000 | Oil leaking from cracks in engine and head gaskets | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Michigan, United States Jun 2008 - May 2013 | |||
| Oct 20081000 mi | Heater not blowing hot. repaired quickly and properly. Needed a sensor I believe. | ||
| Mar 20096000 mi | Drivers door lock malfunctioned. Repaired no problem since. | ||
| Jan 201016500 mi | Brake warning light came on. Vehicle needed a new brake fluid reservoir. Part ordered (late December)installed 1-13-10. Loaner provided. Repair took roughly two hours. Picked up the vehicle about 11:30 a.m. Brake reservoir replaced earlier. Warning light returned but it seems warning light was for tire pressure not brakes. Told in cold weather tire warning light comes on prematurely (only down 3 lbs. pressure). Told this was a common problem. Brake warning light came on. Vehicle needed new brake fluid reservoir. Part ordered in late December. Repair done 1-13-10. Loaner provided. Repair completed in two hours. Picked up vehicle at 11:30 a.m. | ||
| Apr 201132000 mi | front sway bar bushings need replacement. parts ordered. Also loose center arm rest was repaired on this visit (under warranty) | ||
| Jun 201134000 mi | previous bushing replacement did not resolve noise. follow-up diagnosed strut problem and this was replaced which has cured the problem. | ||
| Dec 201140000 mi | 3 tires losing air. No leaks in the tires or wheel problems were found. Update: new tires fixed problem. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Virginia, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Dec 200912000 mi | Steering wheel creaks, one rattle from the dashboard, and one rattle from passenger side door. Could not replicate at dealer. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Florida, United States Jul 2009 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Jun 201233000 mi | New Compressor | ||
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