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1991 Subaru Legacy Reliability Rating
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Engine
Common problems on this vehicle are failures of the Canister Purge Control Solenoid and the Thermal Water (THW) Sensor.The cost to repair the Canister Purge Control Solenoid is estimated at $96.53 for parts and $26.00 for labor.The cost to repair the THW Sensor is estimated at $45.70 for parts and $52.00 for labor.All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Steering & Suspension
Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Pneumatic Suspension System Height Sensors and the Compressor Assembly.The cost to repair the Pneumatic Suspension System Height Sensors is estimated at $357.14 each for parts (total of 4) and $234.00 (front struts) and $156.00 (rear struts) for labor.The cost to repair the Compressor Assembly is estimated at $430.90 for parts and $52.00 for labor.All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Brakes
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Heating & Air Conditioning
This vehicle was originally charged with R-12 refrigerant which is no longer being manufactured. Conversion to the new R-134A refrigerant may be possible. The refrigerant is still available, but it is very expensive ($25.00-$50.00 per pound, 2-4 pounds per vehicle). All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Starting & Charging
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Accessories
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Overall
4 out of 5
*Repair costs are based on a flat rate of $65.00 per hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
When considering this vehicle for purchase, be sure to check the following:
Pneumatic Susp Sys Ht Sensors
Canister Purge Control Solenoid
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