2.1

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
75,000 miles

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problem #2

Apr 152005

Legacy 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 150,000 miles
Car overheated, took to dealership. Called next day and informed the head gasket was blown. After discussing, they said they had to replace both head gaskets. Knowing about cars, this seemed strange to me that both were blown at same time - it was at this time that dealership pointed out to me that Subaru is having problems with head gaskets and that this is not an ususual problem. Replacement cost was $2200.

- Harpers Ferry, WV, USA

problem #1

Dec 241999

Legacy 4WD

  • miles
Hot burning smell in the cabin and outside of car, several trips to the shop.

- Redmond, OR, USA