4.4

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
25,000 miles

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1997 Subaru Legacy drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

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1997 Subaru Legacy Owner Comments

problem #3

Mar 012013

Legacy 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 75,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 1997 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that the vehicle became stuck in park. The failure was recurring. The vehicle had been taken to an authorized dealer, who lubricated the automatic transmission shifter but to no avail. The failure recurred each time the vehicle was driven. The vehicle was taken back for further diagnosis and it was advised that the part required for the repair was no longer available. The authorized dealer advised the contact to purchase the shift lock module and an authorized dealer would repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 75000. Updated 06/10/14 MA the consumer was informed, the part was no longer available. Updated 07/23/14

- Paramus, NJ, USA

problem #2

Sep 012001

Legacy 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving, vehicle completely shuts down without warning, cause unknown. Malfunction could possibly be occurring within speedodmeter. Consumer stated the dealer found the source of the problem was actually the cause of the vehicle shutting down.

- Tolland, CT, USA

problem #1

Feb 051998

(reported on)

Legacy 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Transmission failed.

- Brentwood, NY, USA

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