1998 SUBARU LEGACY Unknown Or Other Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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Unknown Or Other Issues in the 1998 SUBARU LEGACY

4 unknown or other 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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Injuries
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Deaths

All Unknown Or Other Complaints

#769021 |
AUTHORIZED SERVICER/DEALER SAID IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE FOR A WEEK BEFORE REPLACING. IT SEEMS LIKE A FIRE HAZARD TO ME. DT
#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...
#711562 |
TIRES LOST NEARLY ALL AIR WITHIN 2,000 MILE OF CHECKING;HAD TO REPLACE;THEY WENT TO STEEL BAR AT 18000 MILES; FUMES INSIDE CABIN FROM PURCHASE OF CAR;FELL ASLEEP AT WHEEL SEVL TIMES; ROMANIA SUBARU IN EUGENE WOULDN'T FIX ON 2 VISITS;3RD VISIT, FOUND LEAK;STILL HAVE FUMES INSIDE CABIN AND MORE IF WINDOW IS DOWN ON PASS SIDE;NO ONE CAN FIX THE OPEN WINDOW FUME PROBLEM;INSIDE-FOUND CRANKCASE LEAKING ON EXHAUST SYST;COSMOLENE OVERLOAD, BUT STILLHAVE BURNING EYES AND SORE THROAT;CAN'T FIND PROBLEM;BRAKES WENT TO FLOOR-REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER PER RECAL;WINDSHIELD FROM PURCHASE,COULDN'T SEE THROUGH;BAD FILM;PURCHASED A NEW ONE RECENTLY;CAR HESITATES AND SURGES FORWARD;SUBARU SAYS THIS IS NORMAL( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 185 70 R14 )
#700093 |
BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR WHEN APPLIED.DEALER HAS REPLACED LININGS ,FRONT CALIPER,MASTER CYLINDER AND BOOSTER.PROBLEM STILL OCCURED.LUCKY ALL OCCURANCES WERE AT SPEEDS BELOW 25 MPH AND THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT. SPEEDOMETER FAILED INTERNALY AND ODOMETER STARTED TO OPERATE BACKWARD. ACTUAL MILAGE ON CAR IS UNKNOWN.

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 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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