10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
56,453 miles

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problem #4

Aug 062017

Legacy

  • 225,812 miles
1997 Subaru Legacy outback. Came out to my parked vehicle with the right front tire flat due to part of the suspension spring being snapped and sticking into inside of the tire. Spring was intact when I parked it. Frightening to think if that had happened while driving on the highway of which I was the day before this happened.

- Fort Wayne, IN, USA

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problem #3

Jan 131999

Legacy 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
While driving at 45 mph the alternator went out, causing the consumer to lose all power. Also, headlights went out, and steering became difficult. Manufacturer denies problem.

- Idledale, CO, USA

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problem #2

Sep 191996

Legacy 4WD

  • miles
Alternator belt snapped, causing battery and brake warning light to come on and hard to steer.

- Gibsonia, PA, USA

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problem #1

Jun 261997

Legacy

  • miles
Steering assembly failed. Upon steering vehicle into right lane, vehicle steered back into left lane. Lost control and hit guardrail, bounced off and hit left median divider.

- Hamden, CT, USA

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