1997 SUBARU LEGACY Power Trainautomatic Transmission Problems

6 NHTSA complaints on file

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Power Trainautomatic Transmission Issues in the 1997 SUBARU LEGACY

6 power trainautomatic transmission complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 SUBARU LEGACY. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Power Trainautomatic Transmission Complaints

#10042764 | October 10, 2003

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING IN THE PARK POSITION, THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT THE GEARS IN ANY DIRECTION. VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. *AK THE CAUSE WAS DUE TO POOR GROUND TO THE SHIFTER SOLENOID. THIS WOULD NOT ACUATE TO ALLOW THE SHIFTER IN GEAR. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY SEVERAL MECHANICS THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM IN THIS MAKE/MODEL. *SCC *JB

#8009378 | May 7, 2002

WHILE TRAVELING ON A STEEP HILL GEAR WILL MOVE TO ANOTHER GEAR AS IF VEHICLE IS COASTING. *AK ENGINE DOES NOT HOLD CAR WHEN GOING DOWN HILLS OR STOPPING, HAD TO DECEND A STEEP MOUNTAIN ROAD USING ONLY BRAKES, WHEN SLOWING VEHICLE ACTS IF THOUGH IT IS IN NEUTRAL WHEN IN 0,3,2,1. NEW TRANSMISSION COST $3000. *MJ

#756894 | January 17, 2002

OIL LEAK FROM CRANK CASE SEAL DRIPS BACK ONTO EXHUST MANAFOLD DURING NORMAL DRIVING. ONCE CAR HAS STOPPED AND IS AT IDLE THE OIL BURNS OFF THE MANAFOLD AND LARGE AMOUNTS OF SMOKE POUR FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND UNDER THE CAR. IF VENTILATION SYSTEM LEFT ON THEN SMOKE ENTERS THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. NUMBER 2: THE CAR SHUDDERS WHEN TURNS LEFT OR RIGHT AT LOW SPEEDS (5MPH). NUMBER 3: THE METAL GUIDES FOR THE SIDE WINDOW (DRIVERS SIDE) HAVE SCRATCHED THE GLASS AND IT CAN'T BE REPAIRED MUST REPLACE. NUMBER 4: CAR STARTED TO SPUTTER OR MISS AFTER 61000 MILES. IT OCCURS ONLY AFTER THE ENGINE WARMS UP.

#540015 | October 5, 1998

TRANSMISSION SURGES AT 250-500 RPM WHEN COLD.

#537138 | June 19, 1998

THE TRANSMISSION JUMPS OUT OF FIRST GEAR AND GRINDS INTO 2ND GEAR.

#536139 | May 25, 1998

MY DEALER HAS BEEN WORKING ON THE PROBLEM AND DID THE THROTTLE BODY RECALL CHECK WHICH TURNED UP NEGATIVE.

Other 1997 SUBARU LEGACY Problem Areas

Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 14 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 10 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 10 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 8 complaints Suspension 7 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 6 complaints Air Bags 5 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 5 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 5 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 5 complaints Unknown Or Other 5 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 4 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 4 complaints Steering 4 complaints Electrical System 3 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 3 complaints Electrical Systemignition 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 3 complaints Power Train 3 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 3 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 2 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 2 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 2 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 2 complaints Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment 2 complaints Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 1 complaint Engine 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assembly 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinion 1 complaint Structure 1 complaint Structurebody 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 1 complaint Tirestreadbelt 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 1 complaint Visibilityglass Siderear 1 complaint Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint Wheels 1 complaint Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 1 complaint Wheelsrim 1 complaint

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