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1991 Subaru Legacy Wagon - Reliability

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L Wagon (2.2L 4-cyl. 5-speed Manual)

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Reliability Rating for 1991 Subaru Legacy Wagon by Identifix

Ratings Key Minimal Problems Moderate Problems Significant Problems
  Rating Comments
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
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.
Brake
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
Accessories
Overall 4 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Subaru Legacy Wagon by Identifix

  1991 1992 1993 1994 1995
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.

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