1998 SUBARU LEGACY Structurebody Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebody Issues in the 1998 SUBARU LEGACY
2 structurebody 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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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structurebody Complaints
#753760
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THIS INTERNET SYSTEM IS NOT THE BEST FORM FOR THIS: THE MANUFATCURER HAS REPLACED THE SUN VISORS ONCE, BUT IT DOESN'T HELP. THE VISOR DESIGN IS POOR. THEY SWING WITH GREAT FREEDOM & SPEED ANY TIME YOU ROUND A CURVE OR TURN QUICKLY, SMACKIONG THE DRIVER IN THE HEAD AT THE RIGHT HEIGHT TO KNOCK OFF GLASSES OR KNOCK THE BRIM OF YOUR HAT ACROSS YOUR EYES WHEN YOU MANEUVER BRISKLY. THIS IS VERY DISTRACTING & CAN DANGEROUSLY INTERFERE WITH VISABILITY & CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, CAUSING ACCIDENTS. WE HAVEN'T HAD ONE YET.. THE COMPANY SIMPLY REPLACED THE ORIGINAL VISOR WITH AN IDENTICAL ONE, WHICH SOON HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. THE DESIGN IS VERY POOR (ONE OF SEVERAL VERY POORLY DESIGNED ITEMS ON THIS CAR). THE SHAFTS ON WHICH THEY PIVOT SO RAPIDLY & FREELY ARE HOLLOW, TO MAKE SPACE FOR THE POWER CORD FOR THE **LIGHTED MIRRORS(!!)** THIS IS...
#539095
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SUNROOF DRAINLINES WERE REPAIRED TWICE, DUE TO LEAKAGE, DEALER BELIEVES THAT THE WINDSHIELD INSTALLER CAUSED THEM TO BE DISCONNECTED. CV JOINT LEAKING DUE TO FREEZE PLUG IN THE CV JOINTS, REPLACE BUT LEAKS WORSE. INSTALLED A BATTERY HOLD DOWN, TOP DEFROSTER LINE REPAIRED TWICE, SMELL OF BURNING OIL.
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
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
6 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
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