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1999 Subaru Legacy Reliability Rating
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Comments
Engine
Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Cylinder Head Gaskets (2.5L engine only), and the Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor. Problems with the Cylinder Head Gaskets can cause the engine to overheat. Problems with the MAF Sensor can cause a drivability problem, and may cause the Check Engine Light to illuminate. Subaru has issued bulletin WWG-90 for replacement of the MAF Sensor Element. The cost to repair the Cylinder Head Gaskets is estimated at $142 for parts and $767 for labor. The cost to replace the MAF Sensor is estimated at $68 for parts and $65 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
An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Automatic Transmission. The cost for a remanufactured Automatic Transmission is estimated at $2,700 for parts and $422.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Steering & Suspension
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
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
An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Speedometer Head. Problems with the Speedometer Head will cause the Speedometer to not indicate the correct vehicle speed. The cost to replace the Speedometer Head is estimated at $133 for parts and $97.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
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.
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