10.0

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

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problem #5

Nov 152000

Legacy 4WD

  • miles
1) all 4 rims have a tendency to collect road silt and water inside. This imbalances the car and may explain some of the brake problems. Perhaps airflow under the vehicle should be studied. 2) pads and springs located on frame where the rear gate closes against the body are rusted tight. 3) dash lights for HVAC have failed at about 30,000 miles. 4) gas gauge does not descend accuratly.

- Redwood, NY, USA

problem #4

Nov 152000

Legacy 4WD

  • miles
7) all 4 rims have a tendency to collect road silt and water inside. This imbalances the car and may explain some of the brake problems. Perhaps airflow under the vehicle should be studied. 8) left rear passenger window does not go up all the way any longer. 84,000 miles. 9) pads and springs located on frame where the rear gate closes against the body are rusted tight. 10) dash lights for HVAC have failed at about 30,000 miles. 11) gas gauge does not descend accuratly.

- Redwood, NY, USA

problem #3

May 011998

Legacy 4WD

  • miles
Replaced pads & rotors 3 times; 15000, 22000, 36000 miles, pathetic design

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #2

Oct 301998

Legacy 4WD

  • miles
Extended stopping distance under full braking pressure -- caused rear-end collision

- South Wales, NY, USA

problem #1

Apr 091998

Legacy 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
There is excessive wear on the brakes. The dealer had to turn the rotors, the front brake pads have been replaced twice. The dealer has not been able to pinpoint the cause of the problem.

- Homerville, OH, USA