10.0

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

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problem #3

May 292002

Legacy 4WD

  • miles
Have had intermittent difficulty with starting vehicle between 03/2002 & 05/2002. When starting the vehicle on cool morning and occasional afternoons, it doesn't start. The radio, gauges function but the engine doesn't engage. There is a clicking sound and a partial turning of the engine. After 4-8 attempts, vehicle starts and functions normally. The vehicle was examined by the local service center when problem first occurred, but was unable to repeat it. Contacted manufacturer who contacted local service center and center offered to repeat exam. Currently, vehicle in service center's possession but problem has not reoccurred for them. Unable to diagnose vehicle problem. This is an annoying situation when one has to rely on private auto for transportation to school and work.

- Foxridge, MD, USA

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problem #2

Dec 041996

Legacy 4WD

  • miles
Ignitor failed, causing intermittent stalling.

- Hingham, MA, USA

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problem #1

Oct 291996

Legacy 4WD

  • miles
Igniter failed, causing unburned gasoline to flow into catalytic converter.

- Hingham, MA, USA

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