10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
32,500 miles

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problem #4

Mar 152017

Legacy

  • 130,000 miles
The weld that attached the front right strut assembly to the body completely failed. The wheel collapsed into the wheel well. This happened while I beginning to make a right turn. The vehicle was not moving more than 3-4 mph. For some months before the weld failed there was vibration during braking that we could not diagnose. I ended up replacing the brake pads, rotors, brake cylinders on both front wheels to no avail. I have pictures of the collapsed wheel. I don't know how to upload the picture. I can send it to an email address if you wish.

- Falls Church, VA, USA

problem #3

Dec 132009

Legacy

  • miles
Defective frame on 1998 Subaru Legacy. The consumer stated the brakes and tie rods were replaced. And a alignment was done as well. While driving, the vehicle began to make a rumbling sound, as well a stronger pull to the right when braking. The consumer was able to pull over and upon inspecting the vehicle, he noticed the front left cross-member was severed in the center.

- Unknown, DC, USA

problem #2

May 042000

(reported on)

Legacy

  • miles
While driving at approximately 75 mph driver swerved to the left to avoid hitting a vehicle when dual airbags deployed suddenly without any impact done to vehicle. Due to deployment of airbags, driver lost control of vehicle, resulting in an accident.

- Los Alamos, NM, USA

problem #1

Mar 241998

(reported on)

Legacy

  • miles
Vehicle vibrates continuously.

- Perris, CA, USA