1998 SUBARU LEGACY Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator Problems

6 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator Issues in the 1998 SUBARU LEGACY

6 electrical systemalternatorgeneratorregulator complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 SUBARU LEGACY. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator Complaints

#10021448 |
AT THE BEGINNING OF FEBRUARY, 2003, BLOWN ENGINE IN A 1998 SUBARU LEGACY 2.5 GT. DEALER STATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO COLD WEATHER IN THE NORTHEAST, AND THAT THERE WERE 4 OTHER SUBARU'S WITH BLOWN ENGINES IN HIS LOT AWAITING REPAIR. I HAD THE ENGINE REPLACED WITH A 1999 SUBARU AT A TRUSTED MECHANIC'S (AT A COST OF $4000), AND TODAY THE ALTERNATOR ON THIS 1999 ENGINE DIED ( THIS HAD BEEN A RECALL ON THE '98 SUBARU'S). *JB
#562557 |
THE ALTERNATOR FAILED.
#747371 |
COMMENTS FROM THE DEALERS INVOICE: 671 MILES: CHECKED FOR OIL LEAK, FOUND FLUID LEAKING FROM POWER STEERING RACK. REMOVED AND REINSTALLED RACK ASSEMBLY.671 MILES: I COMPLAINED ABOUT SMELL IN VENTS. ADVISED IT WAS POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING ONTO EXHAUST. 944MILES: OIL LEAKING FROM ENGINE DOWN ONTO EXHAUST. FOUND LEAK AT TOP OF ENGINE ON THE RIGHT SIDE NEAR REAR OIL GALLEY PLUG. DISASSEMBLE ENGINE COMPLETE DOWN TO SHORT BLOCK. REPLACE SHORT BLOCK AND ALL NECESSARY GASKETS AND SEALS. REASSEMBLE ENGINE. 944 MILES: I COMPLAINED ABOUT SMELL IN VENTS. THIS TIME TOLD IT WAS BURNING OIL GETTING INTO VENTS BEFORE ENGINE REPAIR.6195 MILES,03/27/98: COMPLAINED ABOUT SMELL IN VENTS. DASH ASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLED, CLEANED, REASSEMBLED. 7173 MILES: COMPLAINED ABOUT SMELL IN VENTS. WORKING WITH ZEXEL REP. ON A/C SYSTEM LOCATED LEAK AT EVAPORATOR COOLING UNIT. REMOVE AND REPLACE RECEIVER DRIER AND A/C COMPRESSOR. REASSEMBLE. 8009 MILES: I COMPLAINED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT...
#726042 |
2ND SUBARU TO FAIL, BOTH UNDER 3 YRS OLD, UNDER 42K MILE. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
#724084 |
ALTERNATOR FAILED , CAUSING LOSS OF POWER IN HEAVY FREEWAY TRAFFIC, COLLISION LUCKILY AVOIDED.*AK
#719114 |
ALTERNATOR DIED WILL TRAVELLING ON HIGHWAY AT NIGHT, TOTAL LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER

Other 1998 SUBARU LEGACY Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Coolingengine 15 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 8 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 8 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 7 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 5 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 4 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 4 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 4 complaints Suspension 4 complaints Unknown Or Other 4 complaints Service Brakes 3 complaints Steering 3 complaints Structureframe And Members 3 complaints Suspensionfront 3 complaints Tires 3 complaints Air Bags 2 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 2 complaints Electrical Systemignition 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 2 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 2 complaints Equipmentotherlabels 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 2 complaints Structurebody 2 complaints Structurebodydoor 2 complaints Tiressidewall 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 2 complaints Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tankselector Devices 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Power Train 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assembly 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 1 complaint Seat Belts 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Seats 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinion 1 complaint Tirestreadbelt 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilityglass Siderear 1 complaint Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint Wheels 1 complaint Wheelsrim 1 complaint
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