Problem Breakdown
Compare to Other Years
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT THEN NOTICED THAT THERE WAS SMOKE AND FLAMES COMING FROM THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED AND A FIRE REPORT ...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT THEN NOTICED THAT THERE WAS SMOKE AND FLAMES COMING FROM THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED AND A FIRE REPORT ...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 5 MPH WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO HIS BUMPER AND THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WERE NO PHYSICAL DAMAGES TO THE VEHICLE AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OF THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LO...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 5 MPH WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO HIS BUMPER AND THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WERE NO PHYSICAL DAMAGES TO THE VEHICLE AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OF THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LO...
MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING HER 96 SUBARU LEGACY THE OTHER DAY TO THE STORE WHEN SHE WAS ALERTED BY ANOTHER DRIVER THAT HER CAR WAS ON FIRE. LUCKILY THEY HAD A FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND WAS ABLE TO PUT IT OUT. BEECHMONT SUBARU SAID THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME THEY EVER SAW A REAR DIFFERENTIAL CATCH ON FIRE. I...
MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING HER 96 SUBARU LEGACY THE OTHER DAY TO THE STORE WHEN SHE WAS ALERTED BY ANOTHER DRIVER THAT HER CAR WAS ON FIRE. LUCKILY THEY HAD A FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND WAS ABLE TO PUT IT OUT. BEECHMONT SUBARU SAID THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME THEY EVER SAW A REAR DIFFERENTIAL CATCH ON FIRE. I...
1996 SUBURU LEGACY SHUTS DOWN ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. PURCHASED IN UTAH DROVE TO DENVER AREA. WENT TO DMV TO REGISTER THEN CAR QUIT. RESTS A WHILE THEN STARTS. *TR
1996 SUBURU LEGACY SHUTS DOWN ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. PURCHASED IN UTAH DROVE TO DENVER AREA. WENT TO DMV TO REGISTER THEN CAR QUIT. RESTS A WHILE THEN STARTS. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 SUBARU LEGACY. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER ATTRIBUTED THE CAUSE OF FAILURE TO THE WIRES INSIDE THE FUEL TANK BEING BURNT BECAUSE THE INTERNAL CONNECTOR HAD LOOSE TERMINALS. THE FUEL PUMP MODULE WAS REPLACED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE I...
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 SUBARU LEGACY. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER ATTRIBUTED THE CAUSE OF FAILURE TO THE WIRES INSIDE THE FUEL TANK BEING BURNT BECAUSE THE INTERNAL CONNECTOR HAD LOOSE TERMINALS. THE FUEL PUMP MODULE WAS REPLACED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE I...
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 SUBARU LEGACY. WHILE FILLING THE GAS TANK THE CONTACT NOTICED A PUDDLE OF GAS FORMING UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE FILLER PIPE RUSTED THROUGH AND CAUSED THIN HOLES. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 110,000.*AK
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 SUBARU LEGACY. WHILE FILLING THE GAS TANK THE CONTACT NOTICED A PUDDLE OF GAS FORMING UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE FILLER PIPE RUSTED THROUGH AND CAUSED THIN HOLES. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 110,000.*AK
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AN ODOR OF FUEL WAS DETECTED AND A PUDDLE BEGAN TO FORM ON THE GROUND WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE FUEL FILLER TUBE WAS REPLACED. UPDATED 9/5/2006 - *NM
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AN ODOR OF FUEL WAS DETECTED AND A PUDDLE BEGAN TO FORM ON THE GROUND WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE FUEL FILLER TUBE WAS REPLACED. UPDATED 9/5/2006 - *NM
MY 1996 SUBARU OUTBACK EXPERIENCED AN AIR BAG MALFUNCTION ON 6/14/2005. WHILE DRIVING DOWN OUR LOCAL HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH THE VEHICLE'S AIR BAG SUDDENLY DEPLOYED. THE SUDDEN DEPLOYMENT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT DUE TO THE MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE THEY REFUSED...
MY 1996 SUBARU OUTBACK EXPERIENCED AN AIR BAG MALFUNCTION ON 6/14/2005. WHILE DRIVING DOWN OUR LOCAL HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH THE VEHICLE'S AIR BAG SUDDENLY DEPLOYED. THE SUDDEN DEPLOYMENT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT DUE TO THE MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE THEY REFUSED...
DT: CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PULLING INTO THE GARAGE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING AND HIT THE REAR OF THE GARAGE AND DID DAMAGE TO THE BUILDING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. DEALER SAID THEY NEVER HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. *AK UPDATED 11/16/2005 - *NM
DT: CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PULLING INTO THE GARAGE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING AND HIT THE REAR OF THE GARAGE AND DID DAMAGE TO THE BUILDING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. DEALER SAID THEY NEVER HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. *AK UPDATED 11/16/2005 - *NM
DT: THE CALLER SAYS HIS GAS GAUGE WILL SHOW EMPTY WHEN IT GETS DOWN TO HALF A TANK. HE STATES THAT IT DOES NOT HAPPEN ALL THE TIME. IT HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR A MONTH. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET.*AK THE CONSUMER DID CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD TO TAKE THE VEHICLE ...
DT: THE CALLER SAYS HIS GAS GAUGE WILL SHOW EMPTY WHEN IT GETS DOWN TO HALF A TANK. HE STATES THAT IT DOES NOT HAPPEN ALL THE TIME. IT HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR A MONTH. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET.*AK THE CONSUMER DID CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD TO TAKE THE VEHICLE ...
STONE GAURD PROTECTING FUEL FILLER PIPE CAUSED DIRT TO BE TRAPPED BLOCKING DRAIN AND WATER TO ACCUMULATE AGAINST FILLER PIPE. RUSTED FILLER PIPE CAUSING LEAKING.
STONE GAURD PROTECTING FUEL FILLER PIPE CAUSED DIRT TO BE TRAPPED BLOCKING DRAIN AND WATER TO ACCUMULATE AGAINST FILLER PIPE. RUSTED FILLER PIPE CAUSING LEAKING.
REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT REGARDING THE REPAIR OF THE 1996 SUBARU LEGACY DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SPRING.*MR DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE SPRING ON THE LEFT FRONT OF THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE HAD FAILED FOR THE SECOND TIME. WHEN THE ORIGINAL SPRING FAILED THE FIRST TIME, IT CAUSE...
REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT REGARDING THE REPAIR OF THE 1996 SUBARU LEGACY DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SPRING.*MR DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE SPRING ON THE LEFT FRONT OF THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE HAD FAILED FOR THE SECOND TIME. WHEN THE ORIGINAL SPRING FAILED THE FIRST TIME, IT CAUSE...
REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT REGARDING THE REPAIR OF THE 1996 SUBARU LEGACY DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SPRING.*MR DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE SPRING ON THE LEFT FRONT OF THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE HAD FAILED FOR THE SECOND TIME. WHEN THE ORIGINAL SPRING FAILED THE FIRST TIME, IT CAUSE...
REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT REGARDING THE REPAIR OF THE 1996 SUBARU LEGACY DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SPRING.*MR DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE SPRING ON THE LEFT FRONT OF THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE HAD FAILED FOR THE SECOND TIME. WHEN THE ORIGINAL SPRING FAILED THE FIRST TIME, IT CAUSE...
REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT REGARDING THE REPAIR OF THE 1996 SUBARU LEGACY DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SPRING.*MR DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE SPRING ON THE LEFT FRONT OF THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE HAD FAILED FOR THE SECOND TIME. WHEN THE ORIGINAL SPRING FAILED THE FIRST TIME, IT CAUSE...
REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT REGARDING THE REPAIR OF THE 1996 SUBARU LEGACY DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SPRING.*MR DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE SPRING ON THE LEFT FRONT OF THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE HAD FAILED FOR THE SECOND TIME. WHEN THE ORIGINAL SPRING FAILED THE FIRST TIME, IT CAUSE...
DT: THE FILLER PIPE ON FUEL TANK ROTTED OUT AND LEAKED FUEL ALL OVER THE PLACE. DEALER SAID IT WAS NOT A SAFETY DEFECT AND NO RECALL WAS NOTED.
DT: THE FILLER PIPE ON FUEL TANK ROTTED OUT AND LEAKED FUEL ALL OVER THE PLACE. DEALER SAID IT WAS NOT A SAFETY DEFECT AND NO RECALL WAS NOTED.
TODAY, 06/17/05, DURING A ROUTINE NYS SAFETY INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE SPRING ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT OF MY 1996 SUBARU LEGACY FAILED FOR A SECOND TIME. IN 1999 THE ORIGINAL SPRING SNAPPED CAUSING DAMAGE TO BOTH THE TIRE AND THE SPARE. AT THAT TIME THE SPRING WAS REPALCED.I CONTACTED...
TODAY, 06/17/05, DURING A ROUTINE NYS SAFETY INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE SPRING ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT OF MY 1996 SUBARU LEGACY FAILED FOR A SECOND TIME. IN 1999 THE ORIGINAL SPRING SNAPPED CAUSING DAMAGE TO BOTH THE TIRE AND THE SPARE. AT THAT TIME THE SPRING WAS REPALCED.I CONTACTED...
THE VEHICLE WAS SLOWLY MOVING INTO DRIVEWAY AND THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND HIT THE HOUSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY DEALERSHIP THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED. THE MASTER CYLINDER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT TH...
THE VEHICLE WAS SLOWLY MOVING INTO DRIVEWAY AND THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND HIT THE HOUSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY DEALERSHIP THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED. THE MASTER CYLINDER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT TH...
WHILE DRIVING THE BATTERY WARNING LIGHT CAME ON FOLLOWED BY ENGINE STALLING. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SERVICE STATION , WHO INDICATED THAT THIS OCCURRED BECAUSE OF ALTERNATOR FAILURE. THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. AN ALTERNATOR RECALL 00I002000 WAS ISSUED, BUT THIS...
WHILE DRIVING THE BATTERY WARNING LIGHT CAME ON FOLLOWED BY ENGINE STALLING. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SERVICE STATION , WHO INDICATED THAT THIS OCCURRED BECAUSE OF ALTERNATOR FAILURE. THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. AN ALTERNATOR RECALL 00I002000 WAS ISSUED, BUT THIS...
WHILE DRIVING THE BATTERY WARNING LIGHT CAME ON FOLLOWED BY ENGINE STALLING. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SERVICE STATION , WHO INDICATED THAT THIS OCCURRED BECAUSE OF ALTERNATOR FAILURE. THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. AN ALTERNATOR RECALL 00I002000 WAS ISSUED, BUT THIS...
WHILE DRIVING THE BATTERY WARNING LIGHT CAME ON FOLLOWED BY ENGINE STALLING. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SERVICE STATION , WHO INDICATED THAT THIS OCCURRED BECAUSE OF ALTERNATOR FAILURE. THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. AN ALTERNATOR RECALL 00I002000 WAS ISSUED, BUT THIS...
MY DAUGHTER SPUN HER 1996 SUBARU LEGACY WAGON WHILE TRYING TO MISS A DEER AT ABOUT 45 MPH. SHE HIT A TREE GOING BACKWARDS. IN THE COLLISION THE SEAT BACK BROKE ON THE DRIVERS SEAT. THIS CAUSED HER TO HIT HER HEAD AND NECK AND SHE SUFFERED A BROKEN NECK. THE SEAT BACK SHOULD NOT HAVE BROKEN IN A REA...
MY DAUGHTER SPUN HER 1996 SUBARU LEGACY WAGON WHILE TRYING TO MISS A DEER AT ABOUT 45 MPH. SHE HIT A TREE GOING BACKWARDS. IN THE COLLISION THE SEAT BACK BROKE ON THE DRIVERS SEAT. THIS CAUSED HER TO HIT HER HEAD AND NECK AND SHE SUFFERED A BROKEN NECK. THE SEAT BACK SHOULD NOT HAVE BROKEN IN A REA...
WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE HOOD FLEW OPEN, SHATTERING THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE HOOD FLEW OPEN, SHATTERING THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
1996 SUBARU LEGACY, BRIGHTON MODEL SW 65,000 MILES I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW. I HAVE HAD PLUGS AND WIRES REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES IN THE PAST YEAR. THIS LAST TIME ONE PLUG WIRE AND PLUG WAS BAD. THE PROBLEM I WAS HAVING WAS WHEN ACCELERATING AT HIGH SPEEDS THERE WAS A MISS OR HESITATION IN THE E...
1996 SUBARU LEGACY, BRIGHTON MODEL SW 65,000 MILES I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW. I HAVE HAD PLUGS AND WIRES REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES IN THE PAST YEAR. THIS LAST TIME ONE PLUG WIRE AND PLUG WAS BAD. THE PROBLEM I WAS HAVING WAS WHEN ACCELERATING AT HIGH SPEEDS THERE WAS A MISS OR HESITATION IN THE E...
WHILE TRAVELING AT 35 MPH HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT, DRIVER LOST POWER STEERING, AND ENGINE DIED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC, WHO INDICATED THAT ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ALONG WITH SOME OTHER COMPONENTS. *AK
WHILE TRAVELING AT 35 MPH HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT, DRIVER LOST POWER STEERING, AND ENGINE DIED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC, WHO INDICATED THAT ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ALONG WITH SOME OTHER COMPONENTS. *AK
CONSUMER MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO FOR RECALL 01V216000 REPAIRS REGARDING FRONT COIL SPRINGS. THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON 7/11/2003, AND THE DEALER STATED NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE, AND THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO TO FURTHER ASSIST THEM. *...
CONSUMER MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO FOR RECALL 01V216000 REPAIRS REGARDING FRONT COIL SPRINGS. THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON 7/11/2003, AND THE DEALER STATED NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE, AND THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO TO FURTHER ASSIST THEM. *...
1996 SUBARU LEGACY - AUTO TRANS. CAR BINDS ON SLOW TURNS. SUBARU TECH. STATES THAT VEHICLE NEEDS ABOUT $1000 IN REPAIR TO THE AWD SYSTEM, THIS INCLUDES TRANSFER CLUTCHES, HOUSING, ETC. ONLY 44,000 MILES ON VEHICLE! TECH STATED THAT HE HAS NEVER SEEN THIS PROBLEM ON A VEHICLE WITH SUCH LOW MILEAG...
1996 SUBARU LEGACY - AUTO TRANS. CAR BINDS ON SLOW TURNS. SUBARU TECH. STATES THAT VEHICLE NEEDS ABOUT $1000 IN REPAIR TO THE AWD SYSTEM, THIS INCLUDES TRANSFER CLUTCHES, HOUSING, ETC. ONLY 44,000 MILES ON VEHICLE! TECH STATED THAT HE HAS NEVER SEEN THIS PROBLEM ON A VEHICLE WITH SUCH LOW MILEAG...
I HAVE A 1996 SUBARU LEGACY L WITH AN INTERMITTENT ENGINE MISS WITH A P0304 (MISS IN CYLINDER 4) CODE. MOST OF THE TIME IT RUNS FINE BUT WHEN IT MISSES, IT IS VERY VIOLENT. IT SEEMS TO RESONATE. CHANGING SPEED USUALLY MAKES IT GO AWAY. WHEN IT FIRST STARTED, IT ONLY OCCURRED ONCE A MONTH. OVER THE P...
I HAVE A 1996 SUBARU LEGACY L WITH AN INTERMITTENT ENGINE MISS WITH A P0304 (MISS IN CYLINDER 4) CODE. MOST OF THE TIME IT RUNS FINE BUT WHEN IT MISSES, IT IS VERY VIOLENT. IT SEEMS TO RESONATE. CHANGING SPEED USUALLY MAKES IT GO AWAY. WHEN IT FIRST STARTED, IT ONLY OCCURRED ONCE A MONTH. OVER THE P...
I HAVE A 1996 SUBARU LEGACY L WITH AN INTERMITTENT ENGINE MISS WITH A P0304 (MISS IN CYLINDER 4) CODE. MOST OF THE TIME IT RUNS FINE BUT WHEN IT MISSES, IT IS VERY VIOLENT. IT SEEMS TO RESONATE. CHANGING SPEED USUALLY MAKES IT GO AWAY. WHEN IT FIRST STARTED, IT ONLY OCCURRED ONCE A MONTH. OVER THE P...
I HAVE A 1996 SUBARU LEGACY L WITH AN INTERMITTENT ENGINE MISS WITH A P0304 (MISS IN CYLINDER 4) CODE. MOST OF THE TIME IT RUNS FINE BUT WHEN IT MISSES, IT IS VERY VIOLENT. IT SEEMS TO RESONATE. CHANGING SPEED USUALLY MAKES IT GO AWAY. WHEN IT FIRST STARTED, IT ONLY OCCURRED ONCE A MONTH. OVER THE P...
I HAVE A 1996 SUBARU LEGACY L WITH AN INTERMITTENT ENGINE MISS WITH A P0304 (MISS IN CYLINDER 4) CODE. MOST OF THE TIME IT RUNS FINE BUT WHEN IT MISSES, IT IS VERY VIOLENT. IT SEEMS TO RESONATE. CHANGING SPEED USUALLY MAKES IT GO AWAY. WHEN IT FIRST STARTED, IT ONLY OCCURRED ONCE A MONTH. OVER THE P...
I HAVE A 1996 SUBARU LEGACY L WITH AN INTERMITTENT ENGINE MISS WITH A P0304 (MISS IN CYLINDER 4) CODE. MOST OF THE TIME IT RUNS FINE BUT WHEN IT MISSES, IT IS VERY VIOLENT. IT SEEMS TO RESONATE. CHANGING SPEED USUALLY MAKES IT GO AWAY. WHEN IT FIRST STARTED, IT ONLY OCCURRED ONCE A MONTH. OVER THE P...
I HAVE A 1996 SUBARU LEGACY L WITH AN INTERMITTENT ENGINE MISS WITH A P0304 (MISS IN CYLINDER 4) CODE. MOST OF THE TIME IT RUNS FINE BUT WHEN IT MISSES, IT IS VERY VIOLENT. IT SEEMS TO RESONATE. CHANGING SPEED USUALLY MAKES IT GO AWAY. WHEN IT FIRST STARTED, IT ONLY OCCURRED ONCE A MONTH. OVER THE P...
I HAVE A 1996 SUBARU LEGACY L WITH AN INTERMITTENT ENGINE MISS WITH A P0304 (MISS IN CYLINDER 4) CODE. MOST OF THE TIME IT RUNS FINE BUT WHEN IT MISSES, IT IS VERY VIOLENT. IT SEEMS TO RESONATE. CHANGING SPEED USUALLY MAKES IT GO AWAY. WHEN IT FIRST STARTED, IT ONLY OCCURRED ONCE A MONTH. OVER THE P...
I HAVE A 1996 SUBARU LEGACY L WITH AN INTERMITTENT ENGINE MISS WITH A P0304 (MISS IN CYLINDER 4) CODE. MOST OF THE TIME IT RUNS FINE BUT WHEN IT MISSES, IT IS VERY VIOLENT. IT SEEMS TO RESONATE. CHANGING SPEED USUALLY MAKES IT GO AWAY. WHEN IT FIRST STARTED, IT ONLY OCCURRED ONCE A MONTH. OVER THE P...
I HAVE A 1996 SUBARU LEGACY L WITH AN INTERMITTENT ENGINE MISS WITH A P0304 (MISS IN CYLINDER 4) CODE. MOST OF THE TIME IT RUNS FINE BUT WHEN IT MISSES, IT IS VERY VIOLENT. IT SEEMS TO RESONATE. CHANGING SPEED USUALLY MAKES IT GO AWAY. WHEN IT FIRST STARTED, IT ONLY OCCURRED ONCE A MONTH. OVER THE P...
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE LURCHES FOWARD UNEXPECTEDLY. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.**AK
WHILE TRAVELING AT 10 MPH THROUGH THE SNOW VEHICLE GOT STUCK IN THE SNOW. VEHICLE WAS SUPPOSE TO BE EQUIPPED WITH ALL WHEEL DRIVE, BUT DIDN'T PERFORM LIKE IT.*AK
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE LURCHES FOWARD UNEXPECTEDLY. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.**AK
WHILE TRAVELING AT 10 MPH THROUGH THE SNOW VEHICLE GOT STUCK IN THE SNOW. VEHICLE WAS SUPPOSE TO BE EQUIPPED WITH ALL WHEEL DRIVE, BUT DIDN'T PERFORM LIKE IT.*AK
AFTER A PROLONGED PERIOD OF SMELLING BURNING OIL, A MECHANIC FOUND DEFECTIVE SEALS ON THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY AND ELSEWHERE. THIS HAS NOW HAPPENED THREE TIMES. THE DETAILS ARE ESSENTIALLY IDENTICAL TO THOSE DESCRIBED IN COMPLAINT ODI ID#855347. IN TWO CASES, THIS HAS RESULTED IN FOULED TIMING BELTS, W...
AFTER A PROLONGED PERIOD OF SMELLING BURNING OIL, A MECHANIC FOUND DEFECTIVE SEALS ON THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY AND ELSEWHERE. THIS HAS NOW HAPPENED THREE TIMES. THE DETAILS ARE ESSENTIALLY IDENTICAL TO THOSE DESCRIBED IN COMPLAINT ODI ID#855347. IN TWO CASES, THIS HAS RESULTED IN FOULED TIMING BELTS, W...
SUBARU 1996 ENGINE DEFECT IN WHICH EXHAUST VALVE GUIDES PREMATURELY FAIL AROUND 70-90000 MILES, FALLING INTO THE ENGINE AREA AND CAUSING MISFIRING AND OTHER ENGINE DAMAGE. *NLM
SUBARU 1996 ENGINE DEFECT IN WHICH EXHAUST VALVE GUIDES PREMATURELY FAIL AROUND 70-90000 MILES, FALLING INTO THE ENGINE AREA AND CAUSING MISFIRING AND OTHER ENGINE DAMAGE. *NLM
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE ALTERNATOR WAS BAD AND STATED THAT IT WAS RECALLED FOR LEGACY MODELS BUT NOT GT LEGACY MODELS. *NLM
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE ALTERNATOR WAS BAD AND STATED THAT IT WAS RECALLED FOR LEGACY MODELS BUT NOT GT LEGACY MODELS. *NLM
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND NO WARNING TIRE TREAD IS STARTING TO SEPARATE ON FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE. IT COULD CAUSE A FUTURE BLOW OUT. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE THE SIZE AND DOT#.*AK
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND NO WARNING TIRE TREAD IS STARTING TO SEPARATE ON FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE. IT COULD CAUSE A FUTURE BLOW OUT. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE THE SIZE AND DOT#.*AK
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE STALLED, LOST ALL POWER.BATTERY ACID WAS LEAKING FROM BATTERY CAP. ALTERNATOR FAILED WHICH MELTED FUSE BOX. BATTERY LOST ALL CHARGING CAPACITY. DEALER CONTACTED. OVER A $1000.00 IN REPAIRS. *AK *CB
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE STALLED, LOST ALL POWER.BATTERY ACID WAS LEAKING FROM BATTERY CAP. ALTERNATOR FAILED WHICH MELTED FUSE BOX. BATTERY LOST ALL CHARGING CAPACITY. DEALER CONTACTED. OVER A $1000.00 IN REPAIRS. *AK *CB
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE STALLED, LOST ALL POWER.BATTERY ACID WAS LEAKING FROM BATTERY CAP. ALTERNATOR FAILED WHICH MELTED FUSE BOX. BATTERY LOST ALL CHARGING CAPACITY. DEALER CONTACTED. OVER A $1000.00 IN REPAIRS. *AK *CB
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE STALLED, LOST ALL POWER.BATTERY ACID WAS LEAKING FROM BATTERY CAP. ALTERNATOR FAILED WHICH MELTED FUSE BOX. BATTERY LOST ALL CHARGING CAPACITY. DEALER CONTACTED. OVER A $1000.00 IN REPAIRS. *AK *CB
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE STALLED, LOST ALL POWER.BATTERY ACID WAS LEAKING FROM BATTERY CAP. ALTERNATOR FAILED WHICH MELTED FUSE BOX. BATTERY LOST ALL CHARGING CAPACITY. DEALER CONTACTED. OVER A $1000.00 IN REPAIRS. *AK *CB
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE STALLED, LOST ALL POWER.BATTERY ACID WAS LEAKING FROM BATTERY CAP. ALTERNATOR FAILED WHICH MELTED FUSE BOX. BATTERY LOST ALL CHARGING CAPACITY. DEALER CONTACTED. OVER A $1000.00 IN REPAIRS. *AK *CB
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
CAR WAS PARKED, WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE ON AND IN GEAR ON A HILL. OWNER HEARD A SHARP METALLIC NOISE AFTER CAR HAD BEEN PARKED FOR 10 MIN. AND SAW CAR BEGIN ROLLING DOWNHILL FROM THE PARKED POSITION, PICKED UP SPEED AND CRASHED. NO ONE WAS IN THE VEHICLE, AND WHEN THE CRASH WAS OVER IT WAS FOUND WITH E...
CAR WAS PARKED, WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE ON AND IN GEAR ON A HILL. OWNER HEARD A SHARP METALLIC NOISE AFTER CAR HAD BEEN PARKED FOR 10 MIN. AND SAW CAR BEGIN ROLLING DOWNHILL FROM THE PARKED POSITION, PICKED UP SPEED AND CRASHED. NO ONE WAS IN THE VEHICLE, AND WHEN THE CRASH WAS OVER IT WAS FOUND WITH E...
VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED AND FORCE INTO THE BACK OF A PICK UP AND NEITHER BAG BAGS DEPLOYED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.
VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED AND FORCE INTO THE BACK OF A PICK UP AND NEITHER BAG BAGS DEPLOYED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.
WHILE DRIVING 65MPH, WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT ON DASHBOARD ILLUMINATED AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAME ON. WHEN VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER DASHBOARD. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WAS BURNED; 90 PERCENT OF DASHLIGHTS, HEADLIGHTS, COMPUTERS, ETC, WAS AFFECTED. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER ...
WHILE DRIVING 65MPH, WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT ON DASHBOARD ILLUMINATED AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAME ON. WHEN VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER DASHBOARD. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WAS BURNED; 90 PERCENT OF DASHLIGHTS, HEADLIGHTS, COMPUTERS, ETC, WAS AFFECTED. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER ...
CAR WOULDN'T START AFTER WARM. TOOK 6 TIMES TO GET IT CORRECTED. ALSO, HAS HAD THREE OIL LEAKS IN 6 YEARS. *AK
CAR WOULDN'T START AFTER WARM. TOOK 6 TIMES TO GET IT CORRECTED. ALSO, HAS HAD THREE OIL LEAKS IN 6 YEARS. *AK
CAR WOULDN'T START AFTER WARM. TOOK 6 TIMES TO GET IT CORRECTED. ALSO, HAS HAD THREE OIL LEAKS IN 6 YEARS. *AK
CAR WOULDN'T START AFTER WARM. TOOK 6 TIMES TO GET IT CORRECTED. ALSO, HAS HAD THREE OIL LEAKS IN 6 YEARS. *AK
WHEN THE REAR CLUTCH PACK FAILS THE REAR OF CAR BINDS AND ON SLIPPERY ROADS THE CAR'S BACK END WILL LOCK UP UPON LETTING OFF THE GAS. THE REAR END SWINGS AROUND AND CAUSES THE CAR TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL. ORIGINAL REPAIR WAS DONE AT 35000 MILES THE SAME PIECE HAS FAILED AGAIN AT 67000 MILES. EACH TRA...
WHEN THE REAR CLUTCH PACK FAILS THE REAR OF CAR BINDS AND ON SLIPPERY ROADS THE CAR'S BACK END WILL LOCK UP UPON LETTING OFF THE GAS. THE REAR END SWINGS AROUND AND CAUSES THE CAR TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL. ORIGINAL REPAIR WAS DONE AT 35000 MILES THE SAME PIECE HAS FAILED AGAIN AT 67000 MILES. EACH TRA...
FRONT CRANK SEAL IS LEAKING OIL ONTO EXHAUST SYSTEM. *AK THE SEAL THAT SEPARATES THE BLOCK FROM THE OIL PUMP HAS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES, EACH TIME, A CLOUD OF SMOKE RISES FROM THE EXHAUST AS THE OIL IS SPRAYED BACK ONTO IT, ON ONE OCCASION THE SEAL COMPLETELY DUMPED SEVERAL QUARTS OF OIL ONTO THE GR...
FRONT CRANK SEAL IS LEAKING OIL ONTO EXHAUST SYSTEM. *AK THE SEAL THAT SEPARATES THE BLOCK FROM THE OIL PUMP HAS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES, EACH TIME, A CLOUD OF SMOKE RISES FROM THE EXHAUST AS THE OIL IS SPRAYED BACK ONTO IT, ON ONE OCCASION THE SEAL COMPLETELY DUMPED SEVERAL QUARTS OF OIL ONTO THE GR...
THE FRONT CRANK SEAL STARTED LEAKING FOR THE SECOND TIME AT APPROXIMATELY 102,000 MILES. THE ORIGINAL SEAL STARTING LEAKING AT APPROXIMATELY 44,000 MILES AND WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AT 59,195 MILES. HEAVY SMOKE AND A STRONG BURNING ODOR IS EMITTED FROM THE SIDES AND FRONT OF THE ENGINE AREA. ...
AT APPROXIMATELY 90,000 MILES I STARTED TO EXPERIENCE BINDING IN SLOW SPEED TURNS. AT TIMES, THE CAR IS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL WHILE TURNING. THE PROBLEM, AS DESCRIBED BY OTHERS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM, IS THAT A BEARING OR SEAL WEARS A GROOVE IN THE ALUMINUM EXTENSION HOUSING. THIS GROOVE...
THE FRONT CRANK SEAL STARTED LEAKING FOR THE SECOND TIME AT APPROXIMATELY 102,000 MILES. THE ORIGINAL SEAL STARTING LEAKING AT APPROXIMATELY 44,000 MILES AND WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AT 59,195 MILES. HEAVY SMOKE AND A STRONG BURNING ODOR IS EMITTED FROM THE SIDES AND FRONT OF THE ENGINE AREA. ...
AT APPROXIMATELY 90,000 MILES I STARTED TO EXPERIENCE BINDING IN SLOW SPEED TURNS. AT TIMES, THE CAR IS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL WHILE TURNING. THE PROBLEM, AS DESCRIBED BY OTHERS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM, IS THAT A BEARING OR SEAL WEARS A GROOVE IN THE ALUMINUM EXTENSION HOUSING. THIS GROOVE...
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 01V216 AND HAD RECALL WORK DONE AND IS NOW REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 01V216 AND HAD RECALL WORK DONE AND IS NOW REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 01V216 AND HAD RECALL WORK DONE AND IS NOW REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 01V216 AND HAD RECALL WORK DONE AND IS NOW REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC
BATTERY BLEW UP. STARTED CAR AND LOUD EXPLOSION AND SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD. ALL THE TOPS OFF THE BATTERY CELLS WERE OFF AND THE HOUSING CRACKED.*AK
BATTERY BLEW UP. STARTED CAR AND LOUD EXPLOSION AND SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD. ALL THE TOPS OFF THE BATTERY CELLS WERE OFF AND THE HOUSING CRACKED.*AK
ON AUGUST THE 12 AFTER GOING UP A STEEP HILL THE ENGINE STARTED MISSING REALLY BAD TO THE POINT I THOUGHT IT WAS GOING TO QUIT . THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN REOCCURING EVERY TIME THE CAR IS DRIVEN. I CONTACTED MY DEALER ON AUGUST THE 11 AND THEY HAD ME TO BRING IN THE CAR TO DECARBON THE ENGINE . THIS DI...
ON AUGUST THE 12 AFTER GOING UP A STEEP HILL THE ENGINE STARTED MISSING REALLY BAD TO THE POINT I THOUGHT IT WAS GOING TO QUIT . THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN REOCCURING EVERY TIME THE CAR IS DRIVEN. I CONTACTED MY DEALER ON AUGUST THE 11 AND THEY HAD ME TO BRING IN THE CAR TO DECARBON THE ENGINE . THIS DI...
WHEN BRAKING PEDAL PULSATES. DEALER REPLACED FRONT AND REAR ROTORS IN JUNE AND AUGUST OF 1999 AT 27000 MILES. IN AUG OF 2001, REAR ROTORS WERE REPLACED. FRONT ROTORS ARE TO BE REPLACED IN THE NEAR FUTURE.*AK REPAIR SHOP OWNER STATED THAT THE ROTORS WERE TOO THIN FOR VEHICLE WEIGHT, THEY WARP A...
WHEN BRAKING PEDAL PULSATES. DEALER REPLACED FRONT AND REAR ROTORS IN JUNE AND AUGUST OF 1999 AT 27000 MILES. IN AUG OF 2001, REAR ROTORS WERE REPLACED. FRONT ROTORS ARE TO BE REPLACED IN THE NEAR FUTURE.*AK REPAIR SHOP OWNER STATED THAT THE ROTORS WERE TOO THIN FOR VEHICLE WEIGHT, THEY WARP A...
VEHICLE WAS AT A STAND STILL WHEN IT WAS HIT HEAD ON. FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UNTIL PASSENGER WENT THROUGH WINDSHIELD, AND DRIVER HIT STEERING WHEEL. CONSUMER HAS NOT YET MADE ANY CONTACT WITH MANUFACTURER OR DEALER.*AK
VEHICLE WAS AT A STAND STILL WHEN IT WAS HIT HEAD ON. FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UNTIL PASSENGER WENT THROUGH WINDSHIELD, AND DRIVER HIT STEERING WHEEL. CONSUMER HAS NOT YET MADE ANY CONTACT WITH MANUFACTURER OR DEALER.*AK
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE LIGHT BECOMES ILLUMINATED, THEN CUTS OFF. ENGINE WILL TURN OVER WHEN RESTARTED. DEALER WAS CONTACTED, BUT WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE WILL FAIL AT THE SAME PLACE DAILY, WAS TOLD BY A SUBARU ENGINEER THAT THE VEHICLE HAD LIFTERS INSTALLED WHICH ...
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE LIGHT BECOMES ILLUMINATED, THEN CUTS OFF. ENGINE WILL TURN OVER WHEN RESTARTED. DEALER WAS CONTACTED, BUT WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE WILL FAIL AT THE SAME PLACE DAILY, WAS TOLD BY A SUBARU ENGINEER THAT THE VEHICLE HAD LIFTERS INSTALLED WHICH ...
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE LIGHT BECOMES ILLUMINATED, THEN CUTS OFF. ENGINE WILL TURN OVER WHEN RESTARTED. DEALER WAS CONTACTED, BUT WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE WILL FAIL AT THE SAME PLACE DAILY, WAS TOLD BY A SUBARU ENGINEER THAT THE VEHICLE HAD LIFTERS INSTALLED WHICH ...
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE LIGHT BECOMES ILLUMINATED, THEN CUTS OFF. ENGINE WILL TURN OVER WHEN RESTARTED. DEALER WAS CONTACTED, BUT WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE WILL FAIL AT THE SAME PLACE DAILY, WAS TOLD BY A SUBARU ENGINEER THAT THE VEHICLE HAD LIFTERS INSTALLED WHICH ...
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN REAR END FALL DOWN, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN REAR END FALL DOWN, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
CONSUMER WAS FORCED OFF OF ROAD WHERE SHE IMPACTED A TREE. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING THIS EVENT. *AK
CONSUMER WAS FORCED OFF OF ROAD WHERE SHE IMPACTED A TREE. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING THIS EVENT. *AK
CONSUMER WAS ON THERE WAY BACK FROM A TRIPLE TRAVELING DOWN A SNAKE ROAD. ANOTHER VEHICLE PULLED UP BESIDE HIM AND YELLED VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, GOT OUT WITH THE CHILDREN. FLAMES WERE BURSTING FROM REAR OF VEHICLE NEAR FUEL TANK. TOWED TO THE DEALER, THEY COULDN'T DETE...
BRAKE PEDAL WOULD GO DOWN 1/2" TO 3/4" TO FLOOR ONLY WHEN VEHICLE WAS SITTING FOR A WHILE OR WHILE APPLYING BRAKE AT A STOP POSITION. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
CONSUMER WAS ON THERE WAY BACK FROM A TRIPLE TRAVELING DOWN A SNAKE ROAD. ANOTHER VEHICLE PULLED UP BESIDE HIM AND YELLED VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, GOT OUT WITH THE CHILDREN. FLAMES WERE BURSTING FROM REAR OF VEHICLE NEAR FUEL TANK. TOWED TO THE DEALER, THEY COULDN'T DETE...
BRAKE PEDAL WOULD GO DOWN 1/2" TO 3/4" TO FLOOR ONLY WHEN VEHICLE WAS SITTING FOR A WHILE OR WHILE APPLYING BRAKE AT A STOP POSITION. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
VEHICLE HIT DEER, MINIMUM DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. BUT, BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. PASSENGER'S AIR BAG BROKE, PASSENGER INJURED FACE. PASSENGER HAD SEATBACK ALL THE WAY, AND WAS LEANING BACK AT TIME OF DEPLOYMENT. *AK
VEHICLE HIT DEER, MINIMUM DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. BUT, BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. PASSENGER'S AIR BAG BROKE, PASSENGER INJURED FACE. PASSENGER HAD SEATBACK ALL THE WAY, AND WAS LEANING BACK AT TIME OF DEPLOYMENT. *AK
VEHICLE HIT DEER, MINIMUM DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. BUT, BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. PASSENGER'S AIR BAG BROKE, PASSENGER INJURED FACE. PASSENGER HAD SEATBACK ALL THE WAY, AND WAS LEANING BACK AT TIME OF DEPLOYMENT. *AK
VEHICLE HIT DEER, MINIMUM DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. BUT, BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. PASSENGER'S AIR BAG BROKE, PASSENGER INJURED FACE. PASSENGER HAD SEATBACK ALL THE WAY, AND WAS LEANING BACK AT TIME OF DEPLOYMENT. *AK
AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY ON 35MPH FRONT-END IMPACT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. CAR SUSTAINED $7000 DAMAGES, FRONT-END IS CRUSHED. *AK
AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY ON 35MPH FRONT-END IMPACT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. CAR SUSTAINED $7000 DAMAGES, FRONT-END IS CRUSHED. *AK
SUBARU LEGACY HAS HAD A WIDELY REPORTED HISTORY OF A HESITATION OR HIGHSPEED MISS. IN THE CASE OF THIS VEHICLE, IT WAS RETURNED FOR SERVICE FIVE TIMES WITH THE #1 VALVE GUIDE REPLACED TWICE. IN 2000, SUBARU DEALERSHIP IN CATONSVILLE MD. IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEM FROM COMPRESSION TEST AS A "MISCAST CY...
SUBARU LEGACY HAS HAD A WIDELY REPORTED HISTORY OF A HESITATION OR HIGHSPEED MISS. IN THE CASE OF THIS VEHICLE, IT WAS RETURNED FOR SERVICE FIVE TIMES WITH THE #1 VALVE GUIDE REPLACED TWICE. IN 2000, SUBARU DEALERSHIP IN CATONSVILLE MD. IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEM FROM COMPRESSION TEST AS A "MISCAST CY...
SUBARU LEGACY HAS HAD A WIDELY REPORTED HISTORY OF A HESITATION OR HIGHSPEED MISS. IN THE CASE OF THIS VEHICLE, IT WAS RETURNED FOR SERVICE FIVE TIMES WITH THE #1 VALVE GUIDE REPLACED TWICE. IN 2000, SUBARU DEALERSHIP IN CATONSVILLE MD. IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEM FROM COMPRESSION TEST AS A "MISCAST CY...
SUBARU LEGACY HAS HAD A WIDELY REPORTED HISTORY OF A HESITATION OR HIGHSPEED MISS. IN THE CASE OF THIS VEHICLE, IT WAS RETURNED FOR SERVICE FIVE TIMES WITH THE #1 VALVE GUIDE REPLACED TWICE. IN 2000, SUBARU DEALERSHIP IN CATONSVILLE MD. IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEM FROM COMPRESSION TEST AS A "MISCAST CY...
MY WIFE HAD RIGHTT FRONT TIRE BLOWOUT @ 65 MILES AN HR. I HAD THESE TIRES REPACED YESTERDAY 9-13-2000 . I WAS AFRAID FOR HER TO DRIVE THE CAR WITH THESE TIRES ON IT . THE TIRE AIR PRESSURE WAS MAINTAINED PER THE MANUFACTURES SPECS. THE LT REAR TIRE HAS A BROKEN BELT AND ITS A SHAME I SPENT MY GOOD...
MY WIFE HAD RIGHTT FRONT TIRE BLOWOUT @ 65 MILES AN HR. I HAD THESE TIRES REPACED YESTERDAY 9-13-2000 . I WAS AFRAID FOR HER TO DRIVE THE CAR WITH THESE TIRES ON IT . THE TIRE AIR PRESSURE WAS MAINTAINED PER THE MANUFACTURES SPECS. THE LT REAR TIRE HAS A BROKEN BELT AND ITS A SHAME I SPENT MY GOOD...
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS STEERING WHEEL TURNED VEHICLE INTO A SPIN, CAUSING A COLLISION. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS STEERING WHEEL TURNED VEHICLE INTO A SPIN, CAUSING A COLLISION. *AK
CAR DID NOT STOP IN TIME TO PREVENT CRASH. RAINING. CAR IN FRONT STOPPED. OUR CAR GOING ABOUT 25MPH. BRAKED AT ABOUT 25 YARDS FROM OTHER VEHICLE; CRASH OCCURED. IS THERE A REQUIREMENT THAT A VEHICLE STOPPED WITHIN A CERTAIN DISTANCE AT A GIVEN SPEED IF PROPERLY BRAKED? THANK YOU. JONAS MORRIS
CAR DID NOT STOP IN TIME TO PREVENT CRASH. RAINING. CAR IN FRONT STOPPED. OUR CAR GOING ABOUT 25MPH. BRAKED AT ABOUT 25 YARDS FROM OTHER VEHICLE; CRASH OCCURED. IS THERE A REQUIREMENT THAT A VEHICLE STOPPED WITHIN A CERTAIN DISTANCE AT A GIVEN SPEED IF PROPERLY BRAKED? THANK YOU. JONAS MORRIS
THE AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER FAILED SOMETIME IN MAY 2000 (5/15/2000 & 82,200 MILES ARE ESTIMATES). THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THE CONDENSER HAS FAILED. THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD THE ORIGINAL REPLACED AT APPROXIMATELY 38,000 MILES BY THE DEALERSHIP. THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAS IDENTIFIED THE SPOT OF FA...
THE AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER FAILED SOMETIME IN MAY 2000 (5/15/2000 & 82,200 MILES ARE ESTIMATES). THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THE CONDENSER HAS FAILED. THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD THE ORIGINAL REPLACED AT APPROXIMATELY 38,000 MILES BY THE DEALERSHIP. THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAS IDENTIFIED THE SPOT OF FA...
A FUSE HAD BLOWN OUT FIVE TIMES, CAUSING ENGINE TO STALL . ALSO, AFFECTING WINDOWS AND FAN. *AK
A FUSE HAD BLOWN OUT FIVE TIMES, CAUSING ENGINE TO STALL . ALSO, AFFECTING WINDOWS AND FAN. *AK
A FUSE HAD BLOWN OUT FIVE TIMES, CAUSING ENGINE TO STALL . ALSO, AFFECTING WINDOWS AND FAN. *AK
A FUSE HAD BLOWN OUT FIVE TIMES, CAUSING ENGINE TO STALL . ALSO, AFFECTING WINDOWS AND FAN. *AK
A FUSE HAD BLOWN OUT FIVE TIMES, CAUSING ENGINE TO STALL . ALSO, AFFECTING WINDOWS AND FAN. *AK
A FUSE HAD BLOWN OUT FIVE TIMES, CAUSING ENGINE TO STALL . ALSO, AFFECTING WINDOWS AND FAN. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED HOOD FLEW UP, BLOCKING THE DRIVERS VIEW. DEALER AND SUBBARU HAS BEEN NOTIVIED. *AK .*ET
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED HOOD FLEW UP, BLOCKING THE DRIVERS VIEW. DEALER AND SUBBARU HAS BEEN NOTIVIED. *AK .*ET
DRIVER EXPERIENCED LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL RESULTING IN ACCIDENT. YH
DRIVER EXPERIENCED LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL RESULTING IN ACCIDENT. YH
CAR FISHTAILED OUT OF CONTROL. *AK
WHEN CHANGING LANE, CAR MALFUNCTIONED. CAR LURCHED TO RIGHT, THEN LEFT, THEN FISHTAILED ACROSS 3 LANES OF SUPERHIGHWAY. TOTAL LOSS OF CONTROL. CAR UNRESPONSIVE TO DRIVER'S COMMANDS. FISHTAILED ACROSS 3 LANES. ABS BRAKES APPLIED APPROPRIATELY ... CAR SKIDDED DIAGONALLY. CAR SKIDDED INTO BACK OF ...
CAR FISHTAILED OUT OF CONTROL. *AK
WHEN CHANGING LANE, CAR MALFUNCTIONED. CAR LURCHED TO RIGHT, THEN LEFT, THEN FISHTAILED ACROSS 3 LANES OF SUPERHIGHWAY. TOTAL LOSS OF CONTROL. CAR UNRESPONSIVE TO DRIVER'S COMMANDS. FISHTAILED ACROSS 3 LANES. ABS BRAKES APPLIED APPROPRIATELY ... CAR SKIDDED DIAGONALLY. CAR SKIDDED INTO BACK OF ...
WHILE APPLYING BRAKES TO STOP ABOUT 5 MPH, CONSUMER BUMPED INTO VEHICLE IN FRONT, AND BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT A PRIOR WARNING. *AK
WHILE APPLYING BRAKES TO STOP ABOUT 5 MPH, CONSUMER BUMPED INTO VEHICLE IN FRONT, AND BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT A PRIOR WARNING. *AK
WHILE APPLYING BRAKES TO STOP ABOUT 5 MPH, CONSUMER BUMPED INTO VEHICLE IN FRONT, AND BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT A PRIOR WARNING. *AK
WHILE APPLYING BRAKES TO STOP ABOUT 5 MPH, CONSUMER BUMPED INTO VEHICLE IN FRONT, AND BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT A PRIOR WARNING. *AK
WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES IN COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK
WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES IN COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK
SMELLING OIL FOR ABOUT TWO MONTHS. FINALLY TOOK VEHICLE IN 6 WEEKS AGO FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE & DISCOVERED OIL LEAKS. WAS TOLD BY THE MECHANIC LEAKS CAMEFROM CRANKSHAFT OR CAMSHAFT GASKET AND CYLINDERS. CONTACTED DEALER REPLACED CRANKSHAFT GASKETS/WATER PUMP. ANOTHER LEAK IN THE BACK OF ENGINE C...
SMELLING OIL FOR ABOUT TWO MONTHS. FINALLY TOOK VEHICLE IN 6 WEEKS AGO FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE & DISCOVERED OIL LEAKS. WAS TOLD BY THE MECHANIC LEAKS CAMEFROM CRANKSHAFT OR CAMSHAFT GASKET AND CYLINDERS. CONTACTED DEALER REPLACED CRANKSHAFT GASKETS/WATER PUMP. ANOTHER LEAK IN THE BACK OF ENGINE C...
SMELLING OIL FOR ABOUT TWO MONTHS. FINALLY TOOK VEHICLE IN 6 WEEKS AGO FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE & DISCOVERED OIL LEAKS. WAS TOLD BY THE MECHANIC LEAKS CAMEFROM CRANKSHAFT OR CAMSHAFT GASKET AND CYLINDERS. CONTACTED DEALER REPLACED CRANKSHAFT GASKETS/WATER PUMP. ANOTHER LEAK IN THE BACK OF ENGINE C...
SMELLING OIL FOR ABOUT TWO MONTHS. FINALLY TOOK VEHICLE IN 6 WEEKS AGO FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE & DISCOVERED OIL LEAKS. WAS TOLD BY THE MECHANIC LEAKS CAMEFROM CRANKSHAFT OR CAMSHAFT GASKET AND CYLINDERS. CONTACTED DEALER REPLACED CRANKSHAFT GASKETS/WATER PUMP. ANOTHER LEAK IN THE BACK OF ENGINE C...
ABS DOES NOT SEEM TO SLOW OR STOP VEHICLE QUICK ENOUGH, IN EMERGENCY SITUATION. *ET
ABS DOES NOT SEEM TO SLOW OR STOP VEHICLE QUICK ENOUGH, IN EMERGENCY SITUATION. *ET
ABS DOES NOT SEEM TO SLOW OR STOP VEHICLE QUICK ENOUGH, IN EMERGENCY SITUATION. *ET
ABS DOES NOT SEEM TO SLOW OR STOP VEHICLE QUICK ENOUGH, IN EMERGENCY SITUATION. *ET
PE99067, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; WHILE DRIVING ALL LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL STARTED BLINKING, THERE WAS A HUGE POPPING NOISE, AND AN ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL. AFTER PULLING ONTO THE SHOULDER, DRIVER OPENED THE HOOD TO FIND AN ELECTRICAL MELTDOWN FUSES AND WIRES. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSH...
PE99067, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; WHILE DRIVING ALL LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL STARTED BLINKING, THERE WAS A HUGE POPPING NOISE, AND AN ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL. AFTER PULLING ONTO THE SHOULDER, DRIVER OPENED THE HOOD TO FIND AN ELECTRICAL MELTDOWN FUSES AND WIRES. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSH...
PE99067, INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING THE ELECTRICAL POWER WAS INOPERATIVE AND VEHICLE STALLED UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH ALMOST RESULTED IN A CRASH. OCCUPANT IS ABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE, AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS OPERATING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
PE99067, INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING THE ELECTRICAL POWER WAS INOPERATIVE AND VEHICLE STALLED UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH ALMOST RESULTED IN A CRASH. OCCUPANT IS ABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE, AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS OPERATING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
4 INCIDENTS ENGINE FAILURE. FIRST TIME I PUSHED ACCELATOR AND THERE WAS NO POWER. CONTINUED TO APPLY GAS PEDAL AND NO POWER, IT WAS AS IF I WAS NOT APPLYING THE GAS AT ALL. CHECH ENGINE LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH, CAR BEGAN TO SHAKE, AND AS SOON AS CHECK ENGINE STOPPED BLINKING AND LIGHT REMAINED ON, T...
4 INCIDENTS ENGINE FAILURE. FIRST TIME I PUSHED ACCELATOR AND THERE WAS NO POWER. CONTINUED TO APPLY GAS PEDAL AND NO POWER, IT WAS AS IF I WAS NOT APPLYING THE GAS AT ALL. CHECH ENGINE LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH, CAR BEGAN TO SHAKE, AND AS SOON AS CHECK ENGINE STOPPED BLINKING AND LIGHT REMAINED ON, T...
REPEATED EPISODES W/OUT RESOLUTION. CAR WILL STALL AT ANY GIVEN TIME WITH NO WARNING. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BLINKS AND CAR WILL LOOSE POWER OR COMPLETELY STALL. NO WARNING, NO BRAKES, NO REASON AFTER REPEATED VISITS TO DEALER. MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN, CAR SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN .
REPEATED EPISODES W/OUT RESOLUTION. CAR WILL STALL AT ANY GIVEN TIME WITH NO WARNING. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BLINKS AND CAR WILL LOOSE POWER OR COMPLETELY STALL. NO WARNING, NO BRAKES, NO REASON AFTER REPEATED VISITS TO DEALER. MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN, CAR SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN .
CONSUMER NOTICED RUST ON THE ENGINE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED ANDTOLD CONSUMER TO LOOK OVER THE RUST. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
CONSUMER NOTICED RUST ON THE ENGINE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED ANDTOLD CONSUMER TO LOOK OVER THE RUST. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
NO SUMMARY
NO SUMMARY
THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO BECOME MUSHY, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO BECOME MUSHY, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO BECOME MUSHY, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO BECOME MUSHY, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. HAD BEEN REPAIRED BEFORE. DEALERSHIP KNOWS ABOUT PROBLEM & HAD ORDERED PARTS FROM JAPAN. *AK
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. HAD BEEN REPAIRED BEFORE. DEALERSHIP KNOWS ABOUT PROBLEM & HAD ORDERED PARTS FROM JAPAN. *AK
GAS GAUGE IS INOPERATIVE, CANNOT INDICATE HOW MUCH GAS IS IN THE VEHICLE WHICH MAY CAUSE STALLING. DEALER NEEDS TO REPLACE THE FUEL SENDER UNIT. *AK
GAS GAUGE IS INOPERATIVE, CANNOT INDICATE HOW MUCH GAS IS IN THE VEHICLE WHICH MAY CAUSE STALLING. DEALER NEEDS TO REPLACE THE FUEL SENDER UNIT. *AK
I CONTACT SUBURU THEY SAY THERE IS NOTHING TO DO TO FIX THE PROBLEM
I CONTACT SUBURU THEY SAY THERE IS NOTHING TO DO TO FIX THE PROBLEM
ALTERNATOR FAILED. YH
ALTERNATOR FAILED. YH
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY ALTERNATOR MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK *ML
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY ALTERNATOR MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK *ML
FIRST INSTANCE WAS IN DEC 98, 2ND 6-21-99 CRUISE CONTROL STAYS ON, CANNOT CANCEL OR TURN OFF, BRAKES GO TO THE FLOOR WITH NO EFFECT WHAT SO EVER, HAVE TO TURN THE IGNITION KEY OFF AND RESTART THE ENGINE IN ORDER TO GET OUT OF CRUISE AND GET THE BRAKES BACK (THIS IS A LITTLE SCARRY WHEN YOU HAVE PO...
FIRST INSTANCE WAS IN DEC 98, 2ND 6-21-99 CRUISE CONTROL STAYS ON, CANNOT CANCEL OR TURN OFF, BRAKES GO TO THE FLOOR WITH NO EFFECT WHAT SO EVER, HAVE TO TURN THE IGNITION KEY OFF AND RESTART THE ENGINE IN ORDER TO GET OUT OF CRUISE AND GET THE BRAKES BACK (THIS IS A LITTLE SCARRY WHEN YOU HAVE PO...
FIRST INSTANCE WAS IN DEC 98, 2ND 6-21-99 CRUISE CONTROL STAYS ON, CANNOT CANCEL OR TURN OFF, BRAKES GO TO THE FLOOR WITH NO EFFECT WHAT SO EVER, HAVE TO TURN THE IGNITION KEY OFF AND RESTART THE ENGINE IN ORDER TO GET OUT OF CRUISE AND GET THE BRAKES BACK (THIS IS A LITTLE SCARRY WHEN YOU HAVE PO...
FIRST INSTANCE WAS IN DEC 98, 2ND 6-21-99 CRUISE CONTROL STAYS ON, CANNOT CANCEL OR TURN OFF, BRAKES GO TO THE FLOOR WITH NO EFFECT WHAT SO EVER, HAVE TO TURN THE IGNITION KEY OFF AND RESTART THE ENGINE IN ORDER TO GET OUT OF CRUISE AND GET THE BRAKES BACK (THIS IS A LITTLE SCARRY WHEN YOU HAVE PO...
VEHICLE HIT A POLE HEAD-ON AT 30 TO 35MPH AND NEITHER DRIVER'S SIDE NOR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. ALSO, SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD. DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES. *AK
VEHICLE HIT A POLE HEAD-ON AT 30 TO 35MPH AND NEITHER DRIVER'S SIDE NOR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. ALSO, SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD. DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES. *AK
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. *YC
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. *YC
AFTER CAR IS WARM AND YOU HAVE DRIVEN A WHILE, WHEN YOU STOP, TURN OFF THE ENGINE, SAY TO GET GAS, WHEN YOU START UP AGAIN THE ENGINE RUNS BETWEEN 1500 AND 2000 RPMS. IF YOU DON'T WAIT UNTIL THE IDLE COMES DOWN, YOU WILL HAVE TROUBLE SLOWING DOWN WITHOUT USING THE BRAKE. EVEN IF YOU SHIFT DOWN, YOU...
AFTER CAR IS WARM AND YOU HAVE DRIVEN A WHILE, WHEN YOU STOP, TURN OFF THE ENGINE, SAY TO GET GAS, WHEN YOU START UP AGAIN THE ENGINE RUNS BETWEEN 1500 AND 2000 RPMS. IF YOU DON'T WAIT UNTIL THE IDLE COMES DOWN, YOU WILL HAVE TROUBLE SLOWING DOWN WITHOUT USING THE BRAKE. EVEN IF YOU SHIFT DOWN, YOU...
WAS RETURNING FROM A FRIENDS HOUSE AND THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUT DOWN. CAR WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL SUBARU DEALERSHIP, WHERE IT WAS WORKED ON FOR 3 1/2 WEEKS. THEY WERE NEVER ABLE TO FIGURE OUT WHAT HAPPENED, SO THEY TOLD SUBARU OF AMERICA THAT IT WAS AN "OUTSIDE SOURCE" (WHATEVER THAT IS) T...
WAS RETURNING FROM A FRIENDS HOUSE AND THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUT DOWN. CAR WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL SUBARU DEALERSHIP, WHERE IT WAS WORKED ON FOR 3 1/2 WEEKS. THEY WERE NEVER ABLE TO FIGURE OUT WHAT HAPPENED, SO THEY TOLD SUBARU OF AMERICA THAT IT WAS AN "OUTSIDE SOURCE" (WHATEVER THAT IS) T...
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CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND ANOTHER CAR HIT HIM, AND DRIVER'S AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND ANOTHER CAR HIT HIM, AND DRIVER'S AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK
ENGINE FAILED , LOUD KNOCKING AT ENGINE STARTUP. SUBARU REPLACED ENTIRE ENGINE SHORT-BLOCK AT 18K MILES. REPLACEMENT ENGINE FAILED AT 19K MILES OPERATION WITH SAME PROBLEM (OR 37K MILES ON CAR). SUBARU CLAIMS IT IS A PISTON RELATED PROBLEM. AFTER MANY COMPLAINTS TO SUBARU, THEY HAVE AGREED TO RE...
ENGINE FAILED , LOUD KNOCKING AT ENGINE STARTUP. SUBARU REPLACED ENTIRE ENGINE SHORT-BLOCK AT 18K MILES. REPLACEMENT ENGINE FAILED AT 19K MILES OPERATION WITH SAME PROBLEM (OR 37K MILES ON CAR). SUBARU CLAIMS IT IS A PISTON RELATED PROBLEM. AFTER MANY COMPLAINTS TO SUBARU, THEY HAVE AGREED TO RE...
WHEN CAR STARTED AFTER HAVING STOPPED FOR 3 HOURS, BATTERY WARNING LIGHT AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CHECKED BRAKES/FLUID AND ALTERNATOR BELT - NO PROBLEM FOUND. CONTINUED DRIVING; VARIOUS LIGHTS, INCLUDING "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" CONTINUED TO GO ON AND OFF. CAR FINALLY STALLED ON HIGHWAY A...
WHEN CAR STARTED AFTER HAVING STOPPED FOR 3 HOURS, BATTERY WARNING LIGHT AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CHECKED BRAKES/FLUID AND ALTERNATOR BELT - NO PROBLEM FOUND. CONTINUED DRIVING; VARIOUS LIGHTS, INCLUDING "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" CONTINUED TO GO ON AND OFF. CAR FINALLY STALLED ON HIGHWAY A...
WHEN CAR STARTED AFTER HAVING STOPPED FOR 3 HOURS, BATTERY WARNING LIGHT AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CHECKED BRAKES/FLUID AND ALTERNATOR BELT - NO PROBLEM FOUND. CONTINUED DRIVING; VARIOUS LIGHTS, INCLUDING "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" CONTINUED TO GO ON AND OFF. CAR FINALLY STALLED ON HIGHWAY A...
WHEN CAR STARTED AFTER HAVING STOPPED FOR 3 HOURS, BATTERY WARNING LIGHT AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CHECKED BRAKES/FLUID AND ALTERNATOR BELT - NO PROBLEM FOUND. CONTINUED DRIVING; VARIOUS LIGHTS, INCLUDING "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" CONTINUED TO GO ON AND OFF. CAR FINALLY STALLED ON HIGHWAY A...
WHEN CAR STARTED AFTER HAVING STOPPED FOR 3 HOURS, BATTERY WARNING LIGHT AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CHECKED BRAKES/FLUID AND ALTERNATOR BELT - NO PROBLEM FOUND. CONTINUED DRIVING; VARIOUS LIGHTS, INCLUDING "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" CONTINUED TO GO ON AND OFF. CAR FINALLY STALLED ON HIGHWAY A...
WHEN CAR STARTED AFTER HAVING STOPPED FOR 3 HOURS, BATTERY WARNING LIGHT AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CHECKED BRAKES/FLUID AND ALTERNATOR BELT - NO PROBLEM FOUND. CONTINUED DRIVING; VARIOUS LIGHTS, INCLUDING "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" CONTINUED TO GO ON AND OFF. CAR FINALLY STALLED ON HIGHWAY A...
WHEN CAR STARTED AFTER HAVING STOPPED FOR 3 HOURS, BATTERY WARNING LIGHT AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CHECKED BRAKES/FLUID AND ALTERNATOR BELT - NO PROBLEM FOUND. CONTINUED DRIVING; VARIOUS LIGHTS, INCLUDING "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" CONTINUED TO GO ON AND OFF. CAR FINALLY STALLED ON HIGHWAY A...
WHEN CAR STARTED AFTER HAVING STOPPED FOR 3 HOURS, BATTERY WARNING LIGHT AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CHECKED BRAKES/FLUID AND ALTERNATOR BELT - NO PROBLEM FOUND. CONTINUED DRIVING; VARIOUS LIGHTS, INCLUDING "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" CONTINUED TO GO ON AND OFF. CAR FINALLY STALLED ON HIGHWAY A...
FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF PASSENGER'S AIR BAG RESULTING IN A CRACKED WINDSHIELD AND INJURY. (QCAW)
FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF PASSENGER'S AIR BAG RESULTING IN A CRACKED WINDSHIELD AND INJURY. (QCAW)
DURING FRONT IMPACT AT LESS THAN 5 MPH, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT REASON, CAUSING PASSENGER TO SUSTAIN BURNS TO THE SKIN. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. 838195 DUP OF 824824; POSTED ON 09-07-1999. *AK
DURING FRONT IMPACT AT LESS THAN 5 MPH, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT REASON, CAUSING PASSENGER TO SUSTAIN BURNS TO THE SKIN. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. 838195 DUP OF 824824; POSTED ON 09-07-1999. *AK
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING INTO CARPORT WHEN SHE WAS UNABLE TO STOP VEHICLE DUE TO FLOOR CARPET INTERFERING WITH BRAKE PEDAL, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HIT THE BRICK WALL OF CARPORT WHICH WAS EXTENSIVELY DAMAGED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING INTO CARPORT WHEN SHE WAS UNABLE TO STOP VEHICLE DUE TO FLOOR CARPET INTERFERING WITH BRAKE PEDAL, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HIT THE BRICK WALL OF CARPORT WHICH WAS EXTENSIVELY DAMAGED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
BOTH AIRBAG'S DEPLOYED DURING FRONT END COLLISON. THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG SHATTERED THE FRONT WINDSHIELD, BROKE THE REAR VIEW MIRROR FREE OF IT'S MOUNTING BRACKET, AND SENT GLASS THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE.534534 DUP OF 540917; POSTED ON 09-07-1999. *AK
VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DURING FRONT END COLLISION. DEPLOYMENT OF PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG SHATTERED THE FRONT WINDSHIELD/BROKE REARVIEW MIRROR, AND SENT GLASS THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE.
BOTH AIRBAG'S DEPLOYED DURING FRONT END COLLISON. THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG SHATTERED THE FRONT WINDSHIELD, BROKE THE REAR VIEW MIRROR FREE OF IT'S MOUNTING BRACKET, AND SENT GLASS THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE.534534 DUP OF 540917; POSTED ON 09-07-1999. *AK
VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DURING FRONT END COLLISION. DEPLOYMENT OF PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG SHATTERED THE FRONT WINDSHIELD/BROKE REARVIEW MIRROR, AND SENT GLASS THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE.
HAD ABS BRAKING FAILURE DURING EXTREME ADVERSE CONDITIONS, IT WAS RAINY/SNOWY WEATHER.. THE SYSTEM SEEMS TO WORK, BUT CAN FEEL PULSATION. STOPPING DISTANCE IS FURTHER THAN NORMAL. *AK
HAD ABS BRAKING FAILURE DURING EXTREME ADVERSE CONDITIONS, IT WAS RAINY/SNOWY WEATHER.. THE SYSTEM SEEMS TO WORK, BUT CAN FEEL PULSATION. STOPPING DISTANCE IS FURTHER THAN NORMAL. *AK
DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH , BEGAN APPLYING BRAKES, VEHICLE DID NOT STOP, OR SLOW DOWN, RESULTING IN A REAR END COLLISION, AIRBAGS ALSO DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH , BEGAN APPLYING BRAKES, VEHICLE DID NOT STOP, OR SLOW DOWN, RESULTING IN A REAR END COLLISION, AIRBAGS ALSO DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH , BEGAN APPLYING BRAKES, VEHICLE DID NOT STOP, OR SLOW DOWN, RESULTING IN A REAR END COLLISION, AIRBAGS ALSO DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH , BEGAN APPLYING BRAKES, VEHICLE DID NOT STOP, OR SLOW DOWN, RESULTING IN A REAR END COLLISION, AIRBAGS ALSO DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
COMPUTER SENSOR CONTROL UNIT FAILED.
COMPUTER SENSOR CONTROL UNIT FAILED.
LEFT TURN SIGNAL FAILS INTERMITTENTLY.
LIGHTING BEHIND CLIMATE CONTROL BUTTONS FAILED.
AIR CONDITIONER SEIZED UP CAUSING FAN BELT TO BURN, VIBRATIONS, A LOUD KNICKING NOISE, AND WARM AIR TO BLOW OUT OF THE VENT.
ENGINE FAILED CAUSING NOISE DURING STARTUP IN COLD WEATHER.
CLIMATE CONTROL BUTTON FAILED CAUSING IT TO STICK.
O-RING FAILED CAUSING FREON TO LEAK.
INTERIOR PANEL FAILED RESULTING IN IT FALLING OFF.
LEFT TURN SIGNAL FAILS INTERMITTENTLY.
LIGHTING BEHIND CLIMATE CONTROL BUTTONS FAILED.
AIR CONDITIONER SEIZED UP CAUSING FAN BELT TO BURN, VIBRATIONS, A LOUD KNICKING NOISE, AND WARM AIR TO BLOW OUT OF THE VENT.
ENGINE FAILED CAUSING NOISE DURING STARTUP IN COLD WEATHER.
CLIMATE CONTROL BUTTON FAILED CAUSING IT TO STICK.
O-RING FAILED CAUSING FREON TO LEAK.
INTERIOR PANEL FAILED RESULTING IN IT FALLING OFF.
ABS BRAKE FAILURE. *AK
ABS BRAKE FAILURE. *AK
KEYLESS ENTRY FAILED DUE TO PINCHED WIRE IN DRIVER'S DOOR.
KEYLESS ENTRY FAILED DUE TO PINCHED WIRE IN DRIVER'S DOOR.
BRAKE FAILURE.
BRAKE FAILURE.
THE ABS BRAKES DO NOT PERFORM WELL IN SNOW AND ICE. WHILE APPLYING BRAKES IN THESE ROAD CONDITONS, VEHCILE WILL NOT STOP. DEALER NOTED THAT VEHICLE IS OPERATING TO SPECS. *AK
THE ABS BRAKES DO NOT PERFORM WELL IN SNOW AND ICE. WHILE APPLYING BRAKES IN THESE ROAD CONDITONS, VEHCILE WILL NOT STOP. DEALER NOTED THAT VEHICLE IS OPERATING TO SPECS. *AK
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT DURING WHICH BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED; HOWEVER, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG SHATTERED THE WINDSHIELD, CAUSING GLASS TO FLY ALL OVER THE VEHICLE. ALSO, IT SHATTERED THE DOOR OPENER WHICH WAS ATTACHED TO THE VISOR. *AK
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT DURING WHICH BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED; HOWEVER, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG SHATTERED THE WINDSHIELD, CAUSING GLASS TO FLY ALL OVER THE VEHICLE. ALSO, IT SHATTERED THE DOOR OPENER WHICH WAS ATTACHED TO THE VISOR. *AK
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT DURING WHICH BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED; HOWEVER, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG SHATTERED THE WINDSHIELD, CAUSING GLASS TO FLY ALL OVER THE VEHICLE. ALSO, IT SHATTERED THE DOOR OPENER WHICH WAS ATTACHED TO THE VISOR. *AK
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT DURING WHICH BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED; HOWEVER, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG SHATTERED THE WINDSHIELD, CAUSING GLASS TO FLY ALL OVER THE VEHICLE. ALSO, IT SHATTERED THE DOOR OPENER WHICH WAS ATTACHED TO THE VISOR. *AK
BRIDGESTONE TIRES BLEW OUT TWICE.
BRIDGESTONE TIRES BLEW OUT TWICE.
ENGINE STALLS.
ENGINE STALLS.
WHILE SLIDING ON SNOW IN PARKING LOT APPROXIMATELY 3 TO 5MPH, VEHICLE'S LEFT FRONT VERY LIGHTLY TAPPED ANOTHER STOPPED VEHICLE, BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *AK
HARD PLASTIC WHICH WAS DESIGNED TO HOLD THE BACK OF THE SEAT IN PLACE WHEN FOLDED DOWN CAUSED INJURY WHEN CHILD STRUCK HIS HEAD ON IT.
WHILE SLIDING ON SNOW IN PARKING LOT APPROXIMATELY 3 TO 5MPH, VEHICLE'S LEFT FRONT VERY LIGHTLY TAPPED ANOTHER STOPPED VEHICLE, BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *AK
HARD PLASTIC WHICH WAS DESIGNED TO HOLD THE BACK OF THE SEAT IN PLACE WHEN FOLDED DOWN CAUSED INJURY WHEN CHILD STRUCK HIS HEAD ON IT.
FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS.
FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS.
FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS.
FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS.
WHEN VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON CRASH GOING ABOUT (55) MPH ON THE HIGHWAY THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. *AK
WHEN VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON CRASH GOING ABOUT (55) MPH ON THE HIGHWAY THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. *AK
WHILE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, 11 YEARS OLD SON WHO WAS BUCKLED INTO HIS SEAT BELT WAS THROWN FORWARD/BACK AT WHICH POINT HIS HEAD HIT A PIECE OF HARD PLASTIC EMBEDDED IN THE TOP OF THE BACK SEAT AND GOT A BUMP ON THE HEAD.
WHILE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, 11 YEARS OLD SON WHO WAS BUCKLED INTO HIS SEAT BELT WAS THROWN FORWARD/BACK AT WHICH POINT HIS HEAD HIT A PIECE OF HARD PLASTIC EMBEDDED IN THE TOP OF THE BACK SEAT AND GOT A BUMP ON THE HEAD.
VEHICLE FISHTAILED/LOSS CONTROL IN AN ATTEMPT TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT.
VEHICLE LOST CONTROL WHILE TRYING TO AVOID OTHER VEHICLE.
VEHICLE FISHTAILED/LOSS CONTROL IN AN ATTEMPT TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT.
VEHICLE LOST CONTROL WHILE TRYING TO AVOID OTHER VEHICLE.
OWNER HAS ABS BRAKES, HE STATES THAT HIS ABS SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK WELL IN WET OR ICY WHEATHER, THIS MOSTLY OCCURS IN THE WINTER TIME, ABS FAILED, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. CANNOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH VEHICLE. *AK
OWNER HAS ABS BRAKES, HE STATES THAT HIS ABS SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK WELL IN WET OR ICY WHEATHER, THIS MOSTLY OCCURS IN THE WINTER TIME, ABS FAILED, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. CANNOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH VEHICLE. *AK
VEHICLE DESIGNED WITH LOW REAR BENCH SEAT AND NO HEAD RESTRAINTS.
VEHICLE DESIGNED WITH LOW REAR BENCH SEAT AND NO HEAD RESTRAINTS.
ANTILOCK BRAKES LOCKED UP, CAUSING BRAKES TO OVERHEAT/SMOKE.
ANTI LOCK BRAKES LOCK UP ON OCCASIONS CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES.
ANTILOCK BRAKES LOCKED UP, CAUSING BRAKES TO OVERHEAT/SMOKE.
ANTI LOCK BRAKES LOCK UP ON OCCASIONS CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES.
ELECTRICAL SHORT, WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE COMPLETELY LOST OF POWER, HAD TO PULL OFF HIGHWAY AND RESTART. *AK
ELECTRICAL SHORT, WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE COMPLETELY LOST OF POWER, HAD TO PULL OFF HIGHWAY AND RESTART. *AK
WHILE STOPPING VEHICLE IDLED HIGHLY W/NO WARNING. A FEW MINUTES LATER THE HUSBAND DROVE BECAUSE HE THOUGHT HIS WIFE PUSHED ACCELERATOR. AGAIN, VEHICLE ACCELERATED, RESULTING IN REAR END COLLISION W/NO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. DEALERSHIP UNABLE TO DETECT DEFECT. *AK
WHILE STOPPING VEHICLE IDLED HIGHLY W/NO WARNING. A FEW MINUTES LATER THE HUSBAND DROVE BECAUSE HE THOUGHT HIS WIFE PUSHED ACCELERATOR. AGAIN, VEHICLE ACCELERATED, RESULTING IN REAR END COLLISION W/NO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. DEALERSHIP UNABLE TO DETECT DEFECT. *AK
WHILE STOPPING VEHICLE IDLED HIGHLY W/NO WARNING. A FEW MINUTES LATER THE HUSBAND DROVE BECAUSE HE THOUGHT HIS WIFE PUSHED ACCELERATOR. AGAIN, VEHICLE ACCELERATED, RESULTING IN REAR END COLLISION W/NO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. DEALERSHIP UNABLE TO DETECT DEFECT. *AK
WHILE STOPPING VEHICLE IDLED HIGHLY W/NO WARNING. A FEW MINUTES LATER THE HUSBAND DROVE BECAUSE HE THOUGHT HIS WIFE PUSHED ACCELERATOR. AGAIN, VEHICLE ACCELERATED, RESULTING IN REAR END COLLISION W/NO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. DEALERSHIP UNABLE TO DETECT DEFECT. *AK
THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF AT SPEEDS OF 30 TO 35 MPH FOR NO APPARENT REASON. SINCE EVERYTHING IS POWERED THE BRAKES AND STEERING NO LONGER OPERATE AND THE CAR CANNOT GET OFF THE ROAD.
THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF AT SPEEDS OF 30 TO 35 MPH FOR NO APPARENT REASON. SINCE EVERYTHING IS POWERED THE BRAKES AND STEERING NO LONGER OPERATE AND THE CAR CANNOT GET OFF THE ROAD.
FASTENING BOLT FOR WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE WORKED ITSELF LOOSE, CAUSING WINDSHIELD WIPER TO STICK.
FASTENING BOLT FOR WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE WORKED ITSELF LOOSE, CAUSING WINDSHIELD WIPER TO STICK.
VIBRATION AT SPEEDS OVER 67 MPH.
VIBRATION AT SPEEDS OVER 67 MPH.
AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED CAUSING DRIVER TO LOOSE CONTROL AND STRIKE ANOTHER VEHICLE.
AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED CAUSING DRIVER TO LOOSE CONTROL AND STRIKE ANOTHER VEHICLE.
THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR SEAT BELT CAME APART . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK
THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR SEAT BELT CAME APART . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK
THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR SEAT BELT CAME APART . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK
THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR SEAT BELT CAME APART . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK
WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE JUMPS OUT OF DRIVE INTO NETURAL. *AK
WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE JUMPS OUT OF DRIVE INTO NETURAL. *AK
DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 35 MPH. *AK
DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 35 MPH. *AK
DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 35 MPH. *AK
DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 35 MPH. *AK
NEW DESIGN HEADLIGHTS HAVE POOR ILLUMINATION. OWNER HAS DETAILS OF DISTANCE. TT
NEW DESIGN HEADLIGHTS HAVE POOR ILLUMINATION. OWNER HAS DETAILS OF DISTANCE. TT
VEHICLE STALLS OUT AT ANY SPEED, DEALER CAN NOT LOCATE THE PROBLEM. TT
VEHICLE STALLS OUT AT ANY SPEED, DEALER CAN NOT LOCATE THE PROBLEM. TT