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Subaru Legacy has had a widely reported history of a hesitation or highspeed miss. In the case of this vehicle, it was returned for service five times with the #1 valve guide replaced twice. In 2000, Subaru dealership in catonsville md. Identified the problem from compression test as a "miscast cylinder head" and replaced on warranty. However, this problem was not addressed for four years, and we wonder if Subaru knows of this problem in casting cylinder heads and has not conducted a voluntary recall. The carguys on pbs have had four similar complaints over the last year regarding Subaru Legacy and outback vehicles which sound similar in complaint to this vehicle. The symptoms are a high speed misfire on a cylinder (60 mph) and subsequent setting of the check engine light. Another service dealer informed us that Subaru are known for "bad valves". if there is a known casting problem in the cylinder heads, these vehicles should be recalled.
- Columbia, MD, USA
No summary
- Wappingers Falls, NY, USA
While driving engine check light came on. Had been repaired before. Dealership knows about problem & had ordered parts from Japan.
- \S. Darthmouth, MA, USA
Consumer was driving into carport when she was unable to stop vehicle due to floor carpet interfering with brake pedal, causing vehicle to hit the brick wall of carport which was extensively damaged. Dealer notified.
- Fresno, CA, USA
When car started after having stopped for 3 hours, battery warning light and brake warning light illuminated. Checked brakes/fluid and alternator belt - no problem found. Continued driving; various lights, including "check engine light" continued to go on and off. Car finally stalled on highway and had to be towed to dealer. Alternator replaced.
- Minnetonka, MN, USA
Interior panel failed resulting in it falling off.
- Framingham, MA, USA
- Coleman, AL, USA