NHTSA — Electrical System: Ignition Problems

2.3

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
66,410 miles

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1998 Subaru Legacy electrical problems

electrical problem

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1998 Subaru Legacy Owner Comments

problem #2

Sep 212005

Legacy 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 95,275 miles

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

Key didn't come out of ignition switch. Shift lock control module had to be replaced.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

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problem #1

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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