NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling: Cooling System Problems

2.3

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
65,249 miles

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1997 Subaru Legacy cooling system problems

cooling system problem

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1997 Subaru Legacy Owner Comments

problem #3

Feb 182009

Legacy

  • 195,748 miles

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I am sure you have received other complaints regarding the 2.5L engine in 1997 Subaru Legacy GT's. the head gaskets are very weak, which when they blow, can cause a loss of power due to a rush of coolant flowing into the system, which kills the engine. This problem is very widespread, and Subaru does not admit anything. However, in Canada, Subaru was sued for this same issue. There are thousands of people out there that are experiencing erratic failure with these head gaskets, and there isn't even a tsb on them. Please, help us!

- Centralia, WA, USA

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problem #2

Mar 252001

Legacy 4WD

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Alexandria, VA, USA

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problem #1

Jun 212000

Legacy 4WD

  • miles
I was told that there was a water pump leaking problem. So they changed it about 5000 mils later I have an over heating problem. Now they tell me I might have a cracked head or a cracked head gasket.but they cant tell evan after the test.now they want to go in.

- Monroe, CT, USA

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