Power Train Related Problems of the 2005 Subaru Legacy

Table 1 shows six common power train related problems of the 2005 Subaru Legacy. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the axle banjo housing (three problems).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Subaru Legacy


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2005 Subaru Legacy

The Power Train problem

When I engage the clutch in the morning, the transmission makes a whine sound. It goes away after two to three minutes of driving the car. I replaced all the components of the clutch two years age and drive he car gently.   Read details...

The Axle Banjo Housing problem

The turbocharger simply went at about 132000 miles. From what I read online regarding the failed Legacy turbo,the turbo could have been saved if the union ( banjo) bolt with filter was changed. Subaru does not notify the consumer regarding this potential problem; that is irresponsible.   Read details...

The Clutch Pedal/linkage problem

I have a 2005 Subaru Legacy gt manual transmission sedan. Thus far I have had several issues with the car. 1) engine stuttering: this problem normally occurs when starting from a dead stop, or when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear.   Read details...


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