6.2

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
12,515 miles

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problem #3

Jul 152004

Legacy

  • 37,546 miles
Consumer request for reimbursement for all repairs expenses for 1998 Subaru Legacy. During regular maintenance the dealer determined that he vehicle's steering center differential needed to be replaced. The vehicle's check engine light illuminated. The dealer replaced the ignition coil. Since the vehicle only has 38,000 miles the consumer feels Subaru should reimburse him for the cost of the repairs.

- Plymouth, MN, USA

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problem #2

Dec 042001

(reported on)

Legacy 4WD

  • miles
Over sensitive knock sensor, causes acceleration hesitation. It's been a known problem for years (see tsbs 115899 & 115398), but almost caused a serious and potentially fatal accident last weekend.

- Galena, OH, USA

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problem #1

Dec 011997

Legacy 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Lubrication in front steering leaks onto exhaust system, causing fumes to enter cabin air.

- Santa Barb, CA, USA

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