1997 SUBARU LEGACY Steering Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Steering Issues in the 1997 SUBARU LEGACY
4 steering complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 SUBARU LEGACY. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
4
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Steering Complaints
1997 SUBARU LEGACY OUTBACK. CAME OUT TO MY PARKED VEHICLE WITH THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE FLAT DUE TO PART OF THE SUSPENSION SPRING BEING SNAPPED AND STICKING INTO INSIDE OF THE TIRE. SPRING WAS INTACT WHEN I PARKED IT. FRIGHTENING TO THINK IF THAT HAD HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY OF WHICH I WAS THE DAY BEFORE THIS HAPPENED.
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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. *AK *ML
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ALTERNATOR BELT SNAPPED, CAUSING BATTERY AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHT TO COME ON AND HARD TO STEER.
STEERING ASSEMBLY FAILED. UPON STEERING VEHICLE INTO RIGHT LANE, VEHICLE STEERED BACK INTO LEFT LANE. LOST CONTROL AND HIT GUARDRAIL, BOUNCED OFF AND HIT LEFT MEDIAN DIVIDER. *AK
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
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
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
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