5.2

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
18,833 miles

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problem #6

Oct 062003

Legacy 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 113,000 miles
While the vehicle was running in the park position, the consumer was unable to shift the gears in any direction. Vehicle was not drivable. The cause was due to poor ground to the shifter solenoid. This would not acuate to allow the shifter in gear. The consumer was told by several mechanics that this was a common problem in this make/model.

- Fredericksburg, VA, USA

problem #5

Dec 012001

Legacy 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While traveling on a steep hill gear will move to another gear as if vehicle is coasting. Engine does not hold car when going down hills or stopping, had to decend a steep mountain road using only brakes, when slowing vehicle acts if though it is in neutral when in 0,3,2,1. new transmission cost $3000.

- Santa Ana, TX, USA

problem #4

Nov 282001

Legacy 4WD

  • miles
Oil leak from crank case seal drips back onto exhust manafold during normal driving. Once car has stopped and is at idle the oil burns off the manafold and large amounts of smoke pour from under the hood and under the car. If ventilation system left on then smoke enters the passenger compartment. Number 2: the car shudders when turns left or right at low speeds (5mph). Number 3: the metal guides for the side window (drivers side) have scratched the glass and it can't be repaired must replace. Number 4: car started to sputter or miss after 61000 miles. It occurs only after the engine warms up.

- Randallstown, MD, USA

problem #3

Sep 151998

(reported on)

Legacy 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission surges at 250-500 RPM when cold.

- Colorado S, CO, USA

problem #2

Jun 191998

(reported on)

Legacy 4WD

  • miles
The transmission jumps out of first gear and grinds into 2nd gear.

- Saratoga, WY, USA

problem #1

May 251998

Legacy 4WD

  • miles
My dealer has been working on the problem and did the throttle body recall check which turned up negative.

- Glenside, PA, USA