2009 subaru legacy problems

20

Asked by santoriello79 Jan 19, 2023 at 02:38 PM about the 2009 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Limited AWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

i have posted about this about a month ago and
got some answers but my problem is still
persisting. a little over a month ago now while
driving up a hill close to my house my car lost
almost all power on me. it was bogging out, check
engine flashing, making a whining noise, and
smelled very hot. i was told the converter could be
the issue so the back one was fixed (was melted
shut). from there the car was still losing power
when the gas pedal was pressed but was idling
great. from there here’s a list of things that were
done that didn’t work: new front cat and O2
sensors, vvt sensors checked (good), timing
checked (good), wiring checked (good),
compression is good, new injector on cyl 2, new
spark wires. (in about october i had an issue with
misfires so all plugs, wires, and the coilpack were
already replaced once before this). there’s definitely
more but i’m blanking at the moment. anyways, the
front cat was the most recent thing put on. since
then the car will now take off fine but after a few
minutes starts to lose power and bog out again.
and now it does not want to idle as good as it was.
it loses some power then revs back up. it’s also
reading misfires again. first on 1 and 2. then spark
wires were switched around and it read 3. new
wires were put on again and it’s still missing. i’m
thinking it could be a fuel problem but i am in no
way sure. any more ideas?

1 Answer

38,895

vacuum leak ? There's a smoke test or if you can get 10psi into the intake and spray soapy water like you're looking for a tire leak that may work . Timing chain could be worn out , sounds like it's been in the shop a few times and those guys are stumped or don't care . Try an online forum for scoobaroos .

1 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2009 Subaru Legacy

Review another car

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    TheSubaruGuruBoston
    Reputation
    2,780
  • #2
    Anthony_60
    Reputation
    1,800
  • #3
    Tom Hawkins
    Reputation
    1,500
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Subaru Outback
1,320 Great Deals out of 38,491 listings starting at $1,300
Used Subaru Impreza
376 Great Deals out of 7,713 listings starting at $900
Used Toyota Camry
2,107 Great Deals out of 37,491 listings starting at $575
Used Honda Accord
1,537 Great Deals out of 29,298 listings starting at $600
Used Subaru Forester
1,063 Great Deals out of 28,490 listings starting at $1,400
Used Honda Civic
1,339 Great Deals out of 28,695 listings starting at $600
Used Toyota Corolla
1,634 Great Deals out of 24,668 listings starting at $975
Used Nissan Altima
1,292 Great Deals out of 37,708 listings starting at $918
Used Subaru Impreza WRX
49 Great Deals out of 465 listings starting at $1,850
Used Toyota RAV4
1,871 Great Deals out of 29,208 listings starting at $1,450
Used Toyota 4Runner
1,099 Great Deals out of 18,982 listings starting at $2,000
Used Mazda MAZDA3
486 Great Deals out of 12,075 listings starting at $1,500
Used Lexus IS
284 Great Deals out of 5,300 listings starting at $1,000

Used Cars for Sale

2024 Subaru Legacy For Sale
23 Great Deals out of 3,356 listings starting at $23,045
2023 Subaru Legacy For Sale
20 Great Deals out of 200 listings starting at $22,500
2022 Subaru Legacy For Sale
30 Great Deals out of 332 listings starting at $15,198
2021 Subaru Legacy For Sale
36 Great Deals out of 439 listings starting at $15,995
2020 Subaru Legacy For Sale
30 Great Deals out of 378 listings starting at $11,950

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.