Table 1 shows eleven common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2005 Subaru Legacy. The number one most common problem is related to the engine (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine turbo-charger (six problems).
This is the second well maintained Subaru Legacy that the engine has blown in under 150,000 miles. First a 1999 and now a 2005. Research online shows that this is an ongoing problem and has also been confirmed by independent mechanics. Read details...
The contact owns a 2005 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, he was unable to accelerate and the vehicle began to decelerate. The contact was able to continue driving approximately 30 mph. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who replaced the turbo mechanism. Read details...
Car has been very slow to reduce rpms when shifting gears or when stopped (and in neutral) for the past few weeks. Today, when pulling into a starbucks, the car surged forward. Luckily I have a stick shift and just pushed the clutch in. After surging, the check engine light came on. Read details...