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2011 Subaru Legacy repairs by problem area
Engine (16%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (46%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 91 repairs.
2011 Subaru Legacy repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (18%)
< $100 (74%)
Chart based on 73 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Subaru Legacy
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| 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 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 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 Sri Lankia Oct 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 201710540 mi$100 | Steering Rack end bushes replaced | ||
| 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 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 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 New York, United States Jul 2010 - Aug 2016 | |||
| May 201311000 mi | Small water leak around moon roof. | ||
| 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 Ohio, United States Mar 2014 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Jul 201783000 mi | Low beam bulb replacement | ||
| 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 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 201419900 mi | 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 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 Oklahoma, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 201796000 mi | Transmission was replaced under warranty | ||
| 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 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 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 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 Utah, United States Sep 2010 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Jan 201232000 mi | Salt leaking in on rear door windows. Seat belt squeaking | ||
| 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 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 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. | ||
| 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 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 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 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 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 Wisconsin, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Feb 201422000 mi | Bad power steering pump, needed replacement. | ||
| 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. | ||
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??? | ||
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