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1994 Subaru Legacy Reliability Rating
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Minimal Problems
Moderate Problems
Significant Problems
Category
Rating
Comments
Engine
Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Coolant Temperature Sensor and the Knock Sensor. Failure of the Coolant Temperature Sensor may prevent the vehicle from starting.The cost to repair the Coolant Temperature Sensor is estimated at $43.05 for parts and $52.00 for labor.The cost to repair the Knock Sensor is estimated at $45.70 for parts and $45.50 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
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
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
Coolant Temperature Sensor
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