2.8

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
51,509 miles

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problem #4

Dec 132008

Legacy

  • 46,457 miles
Vehicle had coolant flush in Dec 2007 (39,924 miles). Coolant leaked after this service. In Jan 2008 (40,912 miles) Subaru dealer put additive in coolant to seal leak and indicated manufacturer extended drivetrain warranty for this model. In Dec 08 coolant leaked. Head gasket replaced 6 weeks after warranty expired (46,457 miles). There was no extension to the drivetrain warranty despite being told such by service advisor (apparently that ended in 2002). Subaru did pay for all by $500 of work. Subaru also indicated they would not guarantee the drive train belt from failing and recommended replacement at my cost.

- Bel Air, MD, USA

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problem #3

Dec 042008

Legacy

  • 105,578 miles
Took vehicle in for regular maintenance and it was discovered that my head gasket is leaking. Will need to repair for $1,200-1,500.

- Bella Vista, CA, USA

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problem #2

Oct 012008

Legacy

  • 54,000 miles
Both head gaskets blown on a 2003 Subaru Legacy with about 54,000 miles and regularly maintained by the dealer car just 6 weeks out of warranty.

- Novato, CA, USA

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problem #1

Apr 012005

Legacy

  • miles
2003 Subaru Legacy is leaking anti-freeze. Coolant leaked due to a defective engine design. The aluminum block and head did not contract together causing the problem.

- Fairfield, CT, USA

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