10.0

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

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1996 Subaru Legacy miscellaneous problems

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1996 Subaru Legacy Owner Comments

problem #7

Jun 222001

Legacy 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving engine light becomes illuminated, then cuts off. Engine will turn over when restarted. Dealer was contacted, but was unable to locate problem. Consumer states the vehicle will fail at the same place daily, was told by a Subaru engineer that the vehicle had lifters installed which were too small and suggested that only very thin synthetic oil be used, consumer tried this and vehicle operates normally for about 1200 miles, dealer has replaced the following to try and correct probleml maf sensor, crank and cam sensors, plugs and wires, coil, computer, starter, altnernator, ignition switch, and timing belt.

- Coleman, AL, USA

problem #6

Jun 011997

Legacy

  • miles
Subaru Legacy has had a widely reported history of a hesitation or highspeed miss. In the case of this vehicle, it was returned for service five times with the #1 valve guide replaced twice. In 2000, Subaru dealership in catonsville md. Identified the problem from compression test as a "miscast cylinder head" and replaced on warranty. However, this problem was not addressed for four years, and we wonder if Subaru knows of this problem in casting cylinder heads and has not conducted a voluntary recall. The carguys on pbs have had four similar complaints over the last year regarding Subaru Legacy and outback vehicles which sound similar in complaint to this vehicle. The symptoms are a high speed misfire on a cylinder (60 mph) and subsequent setting of the check engine light. Another service dealer informed us that Subaru are known for "bad valves". if there is a known casting problem in the cylinder heads, these vehicles should be recalled.

- Columbia, MD, USA

problem #5

Jun 251997

Legacy 4WD

  • miles
No summary

- Wappingers Falls, NY, USA

problem #4

May 171999

Legacy

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving engine check light came on. Had been repaired before. Dealership knows about problem & had ordered parts from Japan.

- \S. Darthmouth, MA, USA

problem #3

Dec 221997

Legacy 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer was driving into carport when she was unable to stop vehicle due to floor carpet interfering with brake pedal, causing vehicle to hit the brick wall of carport which was extensively damaged. Dealer notified.

- Fresno, CA, USA

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problem #2

Jan 181999

Legacy 4WD

  • miles
When car started after having stopped for 3 hours, battery warning light and brake warning light illuminated. Checked brakes/fluid and alternator belt - no problem found. Continued driving; various lights, including "check engine light" continued to go on and off. Car finally stalled on highway and had to be towed to dealer. Alternator replaced.

- Minnetonka, MN, USA

problem #1

Jan 211998

(reported on)

Legacy

  • miles
Interior panel failed resulting in it falling off.

- Framingham, MA, USA

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