4.8

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
22,000 miles

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problem #2

Jul 072003

Legacy 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 44,000 miles
1996 Subaru Legacy - auto trans. Car binds on slow turns. Subaru tech. States that vehicle needs about $1000 in repair to the AWD system, this includes transfer clutches, housing, etc. Only 44,000 miles on vehicle! tech stated that he has never seen this problem on a vehicle with such low mileage. Called Subaru of America and they stated that they will not assist in repairs. I purchasd the vehicle to have AWD and this is the system that is failing! since AWD is the benchmark of Subaru, I would have thought they would stand behind their product. Please advise.

- Missoula, MT, USA

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problem #1

Apr 101996

Legacy 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
When driving the vehicle, the vehicle jumps out of drive into netural.

- Keystone, CO, USA

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