10.0

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

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1997 Subaru Legacy electrical problems

electrical problem

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1997 Subaru Legacy Owner Comments

problem #4

Aug 122000

Legacy 4WD

  • miles

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

Alternators on 1995 & 1996 models were recalled, 1997 models have the same problem, why no recall?

- Erie, CO, USA

problem #3

Mar 102000

Legacy 4WD

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Piscataway, NJ, USA

problem #2

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

problem #1

Nov 161996

Legacy

  • miles
Replaced three alternators, hazard switch shorted draining battery.

- Sarasota, FL, USA

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