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13E065000 Nov 29, 2013 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Airtex Products LP (Airtex) is recalling certain model E8598M, E8518M, E8600M, E8596M, and E8597M fuel pumps manufactured July 26, 2013, and July 29, 2013 and used as aftermarket replacements on Subar...

Complaints

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Apr 10, 2023 Unknown Or Other

To whom it may concern. I’ve purchased a second hand vehicle from New Jersey I live in California. It is 2002 Subaru outback H-6 3.0 with 52,000 miles. Upon delivery I took it to orange coast Subaru for general inspection when it was brought to my attention that there’s an open recall from 20...

Apr 10, 2023 Suspension

To whom it may concern. I’ve purchased a second hand vehicle from New Jersey I live in California. It is 2002 Subaru outback H-6 3.0 with 52,000 miles. Upon delivery I took it to orange coast Subaru for general inspection when it was brought to my attention that there’s an open recall from 20...

Apr 10, 2023 Unknown Or Other

To whom it may concern. I’ve purchased a second hand vehicle from New Jersey I live in California. It is 2002 Subaru outback H-6 3.0 with 52,000 miles. Upon delivery I took it to orange coast Subaru for general inspection when it was brought to my attention that there’s an open recall from 20...

Apr 10, 2023 Suspension

To whom it may concern. I’ve purchased a second hand vehicle from New Jersey I live in California. It is 2002 Subaru outback H-6 3.0 with 52,000 miles. Upon delivery I took it to orange coast Subaru for general inspection when it was brought to my attention that there’s an open recall from 20...

Feb 25, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

Extreme gas smell in cold weather until car heats up when running heat/defrost. Known issue in other models that warranted a recall.

Feb 25, 2023 Engine

Extreme gas smell in cold weather until car heats up when running heat/defrost. Known issue in other models that warranted a recall.

Feb 25, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

Extreme gas smell in cold weather until car heats up when running heat/defrost. Known issue in other models that warranted a recall.

Feb 25, 2023 Engine

Extreme gas smell in cold weather until car heats up when running heat/defrost. Known issue in other models that warranted a recall.

Nov 22, 2021 Vehicle Speed Control 169,000 mi

The contact owns a 2002 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 MPH, there was an abnormal sound of metal fragments dropping. The vehicle was seen by an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the underneath of the vehicle was rusted. The contact was unaware...

Nov 22, 2021 Suspension 169,000 mi

The contact owns a 2002 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 MPH, there was an abnormal sound of metal fragments dropping. The vehicle was seen by an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the underneath of the vehicle was rusted. The contact was unaware...

Nov 22, 2021 Vehicle Speed Control 169,000 mi

The contact owns a 2002 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 MPH, there was an abnormal sound of metal fragments dropping. The vehicle was seen by an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the underneath of the vehicle was rusted. The contact was unaware...

Nov 22, 2021 Suspension 169,000 mi

The contact owns a 2002 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 MPH, there was an abnormal sound of metal fragments dropping. The vehicle was seen by an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the underneath of the vehicle was rusted. The contact was unaware...

Jan 31, 2020 Visibility/wiper

UN-FENDERED VEHICLES - I SEE WAY TOO MANY VEHICLES ALLOWED TO BE THE OUTFITTED WITH WIDE TIRES OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLES FENDERS. HEY! I THOUGH TIRES ARE SUPPOSED TO BE COVERED BY THE VEHICLE'S FENDERS SO THEY WOULDN'T THROW OFF ROCKS, SPRAY OR DEBRIS INTO THE AIR AT OTHER VEHICLES ON THE HIGHWAY. ...

Jan 31, 2020 Unknown Or Other

UN-FENDERED VEHICLES - I SEE WAY TOO MANY VEHICLES ALLOWED TO BE THE OUTFITTED WITH WIDE TIRES OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLES FENDERS. HEY! I THOUGH TIRES ARE SUPPOSED TO BE COVERED BY THE VEHICLE'S FENDERS SO THEY WOULDN'T THROW OFF ROCKS, SPRAY OR DEBRIS INTO THE AIR AT OTHER VEHICLES ON THE HIGHWAY. ...

Jan 31, 2020 Visibility/wiper

UN-FENDERED VEHICLES - I SEE WAY TOO MANY VEHICLES ALLOWED TO BE THE OUTFITTED WITH WIDE TIRES OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLES FENDERS. HEY! I THOUGH TIRES ARE SUPPOSED TO BE COVERED BY THE VEHICLE'S FENDERS SO THEY WOULDN'T THROW OFF ROCKS, SPRAY OR DEBRIS INTO THE AIR AT OTHER VEHICLES ON THE HIGHWAY. ...

Jan 31, 2020 Unknown Or Other

UN-FENDERED VEHICLES - I SEE WAY TOO MANY VEHICLES ALLOWED TO BE THE OUTFITTED WITH WIDE TIRES OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLES FENDERS. HEY! I THOUGH TIRES ARE SUPPOSED TO BE COVERED BY THE VEHICLE'S FENDERS SO THEY WOULDN'T THROW OFF ROCKS, SPRAY OR DEBRIS INTO THE AIR AT OTHER VEHICLES ON THE HIGHWAY. ...

Jan 5, 2020 Service Brakes 165,000 mi

WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTS GOING AROUND 55 - 60 MPH, THE CAR STARTS SHAKING VIGOROUSLY. THE WHEEL ALSO SHAKES WHICH ALSO CONCERNS ME. MOREOVER, WHEN I START TO SLOW THE CAR DOWN, A RATTLING NOISE CONSTANTLY SHAKES MY CAR INCLUDING MY WHEEL FROM SIDE TO SIDE. I THINK THERE MIGHT BE AN ALIGNMENT PROBLEM...

Jan 5, 2020 Engine 165,000 mi

WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTS GOING AROUND 55 - 60 MPH, THE CAR STARTS SHAKING VIGOROUSLY. THE WHEEL ALSO SHAKES WHICH ALSO CONCERNS ME. MOREOVER, WHEN I START TO SLOW THE CAR DOWN, A RATTLING NOISE CONSTANTLY SHAKES MY CAR INCLUDING MY WHEEL FROM SIDE TO SIDE. I THINK THERE MIGHT BE AN ALIGNMENT PROBLEM...

Jan 5, 2020 Unknown Or Other 165,000 mi

WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTS GOING AROUND 55 - 60 MPH, THE CAR STARTS SHAKING VIGOROUSLY. THE WHEEL ALSO SHAKES WHICH ALSO CONCERNS ME. MOREOVER, WHEN I START TO SLOW THE CAR DOWN, A RATTLING NOISE CONSTANTLY SHAKES MY CAR INCLUDING MY WHEEL FROM SIDE TO SIDE. I THINK THERE MIGHT BE AN ALIGNMENT PROBLEM...

Jan 5, 2020 Service Brakes 165,000 mi

WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTS GOING AROUND 55 - 60 MPH, THE CAR STARTS SHAKING VIGOROUSLY. THE WHEEL ALSO SHAKES WHICH ALSO CONCERNS ME. MOREOVER, WHEN I START TO SLOW THE CAR DOWN, A RATTLING NOISE CONSTANTLY SHAKES MY CAR INCLUDING MY WHEEL FROM SIDE TO SIDE. I THINK THERE MIGHT BE AN ALIGNMENT PROBLEM...

Jan 5, 2020 Engine 165,000 mi

WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTS GOING AROUND 55 - 60 MPH, THE CAR STARTS SHAKING VIGOROUSLY. THE WHEEL ALSO SHAKES WHICH ALSO CONCERNS ME. MOREOVER, WHEN I START TO SLOW THE CAR DOWN, A RATTLING NOISE CONSTANTLY SHAKES MY CAR INCLUDING MY WHEEL FROM SIDE TO SIDE. I THINK THERE MIGHT BE AN ALIGNMENT PROBLEM...

Jan 5, 2020 Unknown Or Other 165,000 mi

WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTS GOING AROUND 55 - 60 MPH, THE CAR STARTS SHAKING VIGOROUSLY. THE WHEEL ALSO SHAKES WHICH ALSO CONCERNS ME. MOREOVER, WHEN I START TO SLOW THE CAR DOWN, A RATTLING NOISE CONSTANTLY SHAKES MY CAR INCLUDING MY WHEEL FROM SIDE TO SIDE. I THINK THERE MIGHT BE AN ALIGNMENT PROBLEM...

Feb 6, 2018 Suspension 150,000 mi

I CHECKED UNDER THE CAR AND THE REAR SUSPENSION IS SO RUSTED IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE . I LOOKED ON THE INTERNET AND IT IS A COMMON ISSUE. WITH THE AMOUNT OF UNSAFE CARS DRIVING AROUND WITH THIS ISSUE I WOULD SAY THE BALL WAS REALLY DROPPED ON THE ORIGINAL RECALL

Feb 6, 2018 Suspension 150,000 mi

I CHECKED UNDER THE CAR AND THE REAR SUSPENSION IS SO RUSTED IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE . I LOOKED ON THE INTERNET AND IT IS A COMMON ISSUE. WITH THE AMOUNT OF UNSAFE CARS DRIVING AROUND WITH THIS ISSUE I WOULD SAY THE BALL WAS REALLY DROPPED ON THE ORIGINAL RECALL

Jan 12, 2018 Unknown Or Other 112,000 mi

I HAVE NOTICED AN INORDINATE NUMBER OF CARS WITH LED TAIL LIGHTS THAT THE BREAK AND/OR TAIL LIGHTS DO NOT WORK. NOTHING SPECIFIC FOR MAKE OR MODEL BUT IT IS DANGEROUS! I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO SEE IF IT IS BEING CHECKED OUT.

Jan 12, 2018 Unknown Or Other 112,000 mi

I HAVE NOTICED AN INORDINATE NUMBER OF CARS WITH LED TAIL LIGHTS THAT THE BREAK AND/OR TAIL LIGHTS DO NOT WORK. NOTHING SPECIFIC FOR MAKE OR MODEL BUT IT IS DANGEROUS! I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO SEE IF IT IS BEING CHECKED OUT.

May 27, 2017 Structure 165,200 mi

I OWN A 2002 SUBARU LEGACY IN WESTERN NEW YORK, I RECENTLY WAS TOLD THERE WAS AN ISSUE THAT WAS RECALLED BACK IN 2004 BUT MY CAR WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OR ADDRESSED OF THE ISSUE WITH CORROSION. THE RECALL ( NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 03V153000 ) I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGH WAY WHEN I HIT A SMALL BUMP AND TH...

May 27, 2017 Suspension 165,200 mi

I OWN A 2002 SUBARU LEGACY IN WESTERN NEW YORK, I RECENTLY WAS TOLD THERE WAS AN ISSUE THAT WAS RECALLED BACK IN 2004 BUT MY CAR WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OR ADDRESSED OF THE ISSUE WITH CORROSION. THE RECALL ( NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 03V153000 ) I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGH WAY WHEN I HIT A SMALL BUMP AND TH...

May 27, 2017 Structure 165,200 mi

I OWN A 2002 SUBARU LEGACY IN WESTERN NEW YORK, I RECENTLY WAS TOLD THERE WAS AN ISSUE THAT WAS RECALLED BACK IN 2004 BUT MY CAR WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OR ADDRESSED OF THE ISSUE WITH CORROSION. THE RECALL ( NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 03V153000 ) I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGH WAY WHEN I HIT A SMALL BUMP AND TH...

May 27, 2017 Suspension 165,200 mi

I OWN A 2002 SUBARU LEGACY IN WESTERN NEW YORK, I RECENTLY WAS TOLD THERE WAS AN ISSUE THAT WAS RECALLED BACK IN 2004 BUT MY CAR WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OR ADDRESSED OF THE ISSUE WITH CORROSION. THE RECALL ( NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 03V153000 ) I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGH WAY WHEN I HIT A SMALL BUMP AND TH...

Jan 11, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 132,000 mi

THE FUEL LINES LEAK OUT RAW GASOLINE ONTO THE HOT ENGINE ANY TIME IT IS COLD OUTSIDE. I HAVE REPLACED THE FUEL LINE BUT IT STILL LEAKS WHEN COLD. THIS IS A VERY GREAT FIRE HAZARD.

Jan 11, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 132,000 mi

THE FUEL LINES LEAK OUT RAW GASOLINE ONTO THE HOT ENGINE ANY TIME IT IS COLD OUTSIDE. I HAVE REPLACED THE FUEL LINE BUT IT STILL LEAKS WHEN COLD. THIS IS A VERY GREAT FIRE HAZARD.

Dec 29, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2002 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WOULD BE AN ODOR OF FUEL ENTERING INTO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13E065000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURE...

Dec 29, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2002 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WOULD BE AN ODOR OF FUEL ENTERING INTO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13E065000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURE...

Jan 5, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System

A STRONG FUEL SMELL BEGAN ENTERING THE CAR THROUGH THE HEATING VENTS ON THE CAR. THIS HAS ONLY BEEN NOTICEABLE SINCE THE TEMPERATURE DROPPED BELOW 25 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. THERE WAS A ALSO A NOTICEABLE TRAIL OF GASOLINE IN THE SNOW FOLLOWING THE CAR. *TR

Jan 5, 2015 Engine

A STRONG FUEL SMELL BEGAN ENTERING THE CAR THROUGH THE HEATING VENTS ON THE CAR. THIS HAS ONLY BEEN NOTICEABLE SINCE THE TEMPERATURE DROPPED BELOW 25 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. THERE WAS A ALSO A NOTICEABLE TRAIL OF GASOLINE IN THE SNOW FOLLOWING THE CAR. *TR

Jan 5, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System

A STRONG FUEL SMELL BEGAN ENTERING THE CAR THROUGH THE HEATING VENTS ON THE CAR. THIS HAS ONLY BEEN NOTICEABLE SINCE THE TEMPERATURE DROPPED BELOW 25 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. THERE WAS A ALSO A NOTICEABLE TRAIL OF GASOLINE IN THE SNOW FOLLOWING THE CAR. *TR

Jan 5, 2015 Engine

A STRONG FUEL SMELL BEGAN ENTERING THE CAR THROUGH THE HEATING VENTS ON THE CAR. THIS HAS ONLY BEEN NOTICEABLE SINCE THE TEMPERATURE DROPPED BELOW 25 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. THERE WAS A ALSO A NOTICEABLE TRAIL OF GASOLINE IN THE SNOW FOLLOWING THE CAR. *TR

Nov 12, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 68,000 mi

ANY TIME IT IS COLD, AROUND 32F OR LOWER, WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING OR NOT, THERE IS A TERRIBLE FUEL SMELL INSIDE THE CABIN. I HAVE ACTUALLY WITNESSED FUEL EVAPORATING OUT MY WINDOW. I CAN'T IMAGINE THIS IS A SAFE CONDITION AND A SHORT INTERNET SEARCH REVEALED THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBL...

Nov 12, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 68,000 mi

ANY TIME IT IS COLD, AROUND 32F OR LOWER, WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING OR NOT, THERE IS A TERRIBLE FUEL SMELL INSIDE THE CABIN. I HAVE ACTUALLY WITNESSED FUEL EVAPORATING OUT MY WINDOW. I CAN'T IMAGINE THIS IS A SAFE CONDITION AND A SHORT INTERNET SEARCH REVEALED THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBL...

Oct 8, 2014 Air Bags Crash 99,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SUBARU LEGACY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANED DUE TO WET ROAD CONDITIONS AND CRASHED INTO A CABLE GUARDRAIL. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE...

Oct 8, 2014 Air Bags Crash 99,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SUBARU LEGACY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANED DUE TO WET ROAD CONDITIONS AND CRASHED INTO A CABLE GUARDRAIL. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE...

Sep 8, 2014 Suspension

THE REAR SUSPENSION IS RUSTY THAT IT HAS RUST HOLES THROUGH IT AND THIS IS ALSO THE THAT HOLDS THE DRIVE IN PLACE I HAVE LOOK AT OTHER SUBARUS AND THEY ARE THE SAME WAY IF THAT BREAKS IT COULD CAUSE VARY BAD CRASH. *TR

Sep 8, 2014 Suspension

THE REAR SUSPENSION IS RUSTY THAT IT HAS RUST HOLES THROUGH IT AND THIS IS ALSO THE THAT HOLDS THE DRIVE IN PLACE I HAVE LOOK AT OTHER SUBARUS AND THEY ARE THE SAME WAY IF THAT BREAKS IT COULD CAUSE VARY BAD CRASH. *TR

Sep 3, 2014 Electrical System 400,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF, THE EXTERNAL LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE LIGHT SWITCH OFF. HOWEVER, THE LIGHT REMAINED ON CAUSING THE BATTERY TO DIE. THE BATTERY WAS REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE IN OR...

Sep 3, 2014 Electrical System 400,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF, THE EXTERNAL LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE LIGHT SWITCH OFF. HOWEVER, THE LIGHT REMAINED ON CAUSING THE BATTERY TO DIE. THE BATTERY WAS REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE IN OR...

Jan 24, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 215,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR COMING FROM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHEN HE TURNED ON THE HEATER OR DEFROSTER, THE FUMES WERE EXTREMELY STRONG. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO...

Jan 24, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 215,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR COMING FROM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHEN HE TURNED ON THE HEATER OR DEFROSTER, THE FUMES WERE EXTREMELY STRONG. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO...

Jan 23, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 157,000 mi

IN VERY COLD WEATHER (<20-25 DEGREES F) THERE IS A RAW FUEL SMELL THAT FILLS THE INTERIOR CABIN. THIS OCCASIONALLY IMPROVED WHEN THE ENGINE WARMS UP BUT RETURNS WHEN RESTATING THE CAR. THIS IS VERY CONCERNING FOR A DEFECT THAT MAY LEAD TO FIRE. *TR

Jan 23, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 157,000 mi

IN VERY COLD WEATHER (<20-25 DEGREES F) THERE IS A RAW FUEL SMELL THAT FILLS THE INTERIOR CABIN. THIS OCCASIONALLY IMPROVED WHEN THE ENGINE WARMS UP BUT RETURNS WHEN RESTATING THE CAR. THIS IS VERY CONCERNING FOR A DEFECT THAT MAY LEAD TO FIRE. *TR

Dec 20, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 51,683 mi

WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE "COLD" IN COLD OUTDOOR TEMPERATURES (10 F OR BELOW) THERE IS A VERY STRONG SMELL OF RAW GASOLINE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE. THE ODOR IS COMING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT VIA THE HEATING/COOLING VENTS; IF THE HEATING/COOLING FAN IS TURNED OFF THE PASSE...

Dec 20, 2012 Engine 51,683 mi

WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE "COLD" IN COLD OUTDOOR TEMPERATURES (10 F OR BELOW) THERE IS A VERY STRONG SMELL OF RAW GASOLINE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE. THE ODOR IS COMING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT VIA THE HEATING/COOLING VENTS; IF THE HEATING/COOLING FAN IS TURNED OFF THE PASSE...

Dec 20, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 51,683 mi

WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE "COLD" IN COLD OUTDOOR TEMPERATURES (10 F OR BELOW) THERE IS A VERY STRONG SMELL OF RAW GASOLINE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE. THE ODOR IS COMING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT VIA THE HEATING/COOLING VENTS; IF THE HEATING/COOLING FAN IS TURNED OFF THE PASSE...

Dec 20, 2012 Engine 51,683 mi

WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE "COLD" IN COLD OUTDOOR TEMPERATURES (10 F OR BELOW) THERE IS A VERY STRONG SMELL OF RAW GASOLINE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE. THE ODOR IS COMING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT VIA THE HEATING/COOLING VENTS; IF THE HEATING/COOLING FAN IS TURNED OFF THE PASSE...

Mar 13, 2012 Electrical System Fire 103,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR PANEL AND THE DOOR CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED TO THE SHOULDER AND NOTIFIED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT APPEARED ON THE SCENE TO EXTINGUISH ...

Mar 13, 2012 Electrical System Fire 103,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR PANEL AND THE DOOR CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED TO THE SHOULDER AND NOTIFIED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT APPEARED ON THE SCENE TO EXTINGUISH ...

Oct 13, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 43,351 mi

NHTSA REF # 302836, SAFETY ISSUE, BRAKES ROTORS RUST TO POINT OF FAILURE, SUBARU SERVICE TOLD ME THEY WERE A SAFETY CONCERN. VIN [XXX], 2002 SUBARU LEGACY L, 43,351 MILES, REPAIR PARTS, SUBARU, FRONT BRAKES PN'S 26296AE220 & 26300AE00C, REAR BRAKES PN'S 26700AE04C & 26696AE020 REPLACED ON ALL 4 WHE...

Oct 13, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 43,351 mi

NHTSA REF # 302836, SAFETY ISSUE, BRAKES ROTORS RUST TO POINT OF FAILURE, SUBARU SERVICE TOLD ME THEY WERE A SAFETY CONCERN. VIN [XXX], 2002 SUBARU LEGACY L, 43,351 MILES, REPAIR PARTS, SUBARU, FRONT BRAKES PN'S 26296AE220 & 26300AE00C, REAR BRAKES PN'S 26700AE04C & 26696AE020 REPLACED ON ALL 4 WHE...

Jul 26, 2010 Tires Crash

2002 SUBARU OUTBACK LEGACY, LEFT REAR TIRE FAILED CAUSING UNIT 1 TO SPIN, STRIKING THE CONCRETE WALL WITH THE RIGHT REAR BEFORE COMING TO REST. *BF ACCORDING TO THE POLICE REPORT, THE TIRE BLEW OUT. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0414-90)*JB UPDATED 08/06/10 *BF

Jul 26, 2010 Tires Crash

2002 SUBARU OUTBACK LEGACY, LEFT REAR TIRE FAILED CAUSING UNIT 1 TO SPIN, STRIKING THE CONCRETE WALL WITH THE RIGHT REAR BEFORE COMING TO REST. *BF ACCORDING TO THE POLICE REPORT, THE TIRE BLEW OUT. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0414-90)*JB UPDATED 08/06/10 *BF

May 17, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 126,955 mi

CAR HAD BEEN PARKED FOR 2 1/2 DAYS. ON COLD START IT MADE A HORRIBLE NOISE, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND CAR DIED. I TOWED IT TO AN AUTO REPAIR SHOP. THEY SAID NOISE WAS INTERNAL MOTOR NOISE. I AUTHORIZED R&R OF THE OIL PAN AND THE FOUND THE #3 ROD BEARING SPUN. THIS VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN ABUSED...

May 17, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 126,955 mi

CAR HAD BEEN PARKED FOR 2 1/2 DAYS. ON COLD START IT MADE A HORRIBLE NOISE, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND CAR DIED. I TOWED IT TO AN AUTO REPAIR SHOP. THEY SAID NOISE WAS INTERNAL MOTOR NOISE. I AUTHORIZED R&R OF THE OIL PAN AND THE FOUND THE #3 ROD BEARING SPUN. THIS VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN ABUSED...

Feb 6, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 115,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SUBARU LEGACY OUTBACK. WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 32 DEGREES, THE BRAKES FAIL IF THE MASTER CYLINDER IS NOT WARMED. THE CONTACT MUST ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO WARM UP APPROXIMATELY FIVE MINUTES IN ORDER FOR THE BRAKES TO FUNCTION. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS ...

Feb 6, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 115,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SUBARU LEGACY OUTBACK. WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 32 DEGREES, THE BRAKES FAIL IF THE MASTER CYLINDER IS NOT WARMED. THE CONTACT MUST ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO WARM UP APPROXIMATELY FIVE MINUTES IN ORDER FOR THE BRAKES TO FUNCTION. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS ...

Aug 18, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

ENGINE BEGAN LEAKING COOLANT AT AN ACCELERATED LEVEL. ONLINE RESEARCH YIELDED A CAMPAIGN FOR REPAIRS THAT EXTENDS THE WARRANTY OF THE KNOWN ISSUE. THE WWP-99 CAMPAIGN COVERAGE WAS DENIED BY THE MANUFACTURER. *TR

Aug 18, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

ENGINE BEGAN LEAKING COOLANT AT AN ACCELERATED LEVEL. ONLINE RESEARCH YIELDED A CAMPAIGN FOR REPAIRS THAT EXTENDS THE WARRANTY OF THE KNOWN ISSUE. THE WWP-99 CAMPAIGN COVERAGE WAS DENIED BY THE MANUFACTURER. *TR

Feb 14, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SUBARU LEGACY. IN VERY COLD TEMPERATURE, THE RUBBER HOSES ON THE FUEL LINES ABOVE THE ENGINE BECOME LOOSE. AS A RESULT, FUEL LEAKS. THE CONTACT HAD TO EXIT THE VEHICLE AND TIGHTEN THE HOSE CLAMPS. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE DEFECT AN...

Feb 14, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SUBARU LEGACY. IN VERY COLD TEMPERATURE, THE RUBBER HOSES ON THE FUEL LINES ABOVE THE ENGINE BECOME LOOSE. AS A RESULT, FUEL LEAKS. THE CONTACT HAD TO EXIT THE VEHICLE AND TIGHTEN THE HOSE CLAMPS. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE DEFECT AN...

Aug 17, 2007 Tires

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SUBARU LEGACY OUTBACK WITH BRIDGE WATER POTENZA RE92 POTENZA 1: 225/60/R16 TIRES. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THERE WAS A BLOW OUT ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED IN OCTOBER OF 2006. THE FAILURE TIRE WAS RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE TIRES FAIURE...

Aug 17, 2007 Tires

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SUBARU LEGACY OUTBACK WITH BRIDGE WATER POTENZA RE92 POTENZA 1: 225/60/R16 TIRES. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THERE WAS A BLOW OUT ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED IN OCTOBER OF 2006. THE FAILURE TIRE WAS RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE TIRES FAIURE...

Jul 24, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

STARTED WITH A BURNING SMELL, WHEN HAVING MY CAR INSPECTED, I WAS ADVISED THAT I HEAD A SMALL HEAD GASKET LEAK. (MY CAR WAS RECALLED AND HAD THE STOP LEAK PUT IN IT) OBVIOUSLY IT DIDN'T WORK. THE LEAK IS WORSE AND I AM SCHEDULING AN APPOINTMENT, WONDERING WHERE THE MONEY IS GOING TO COME FROM TO FI...

Jul 24, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

STARTED WITH A BURNING SMELL, WHEN HAVING MY CAR INSPECTED, I WAS ADVISED THAT I HEAD A SMALL HEAD GASKET LEAK. (MY CAR WAS RECALLED AND HAD THE STOP LEAK PUT IN IT) OBVIOUSLY IT DIDN'T WORK. THE LEAK IS WORSE AND I AM SCHEDULING AN APPOINTMENT, WONDERING WHERE THE MONEY IS GOING TO COME FROM TO FI...

Feb 18, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline

AFTER DRIVING 5-10 MINUTES, THERE WAS A STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE COMING INTO THE CAR. I TOOK THE CAR TO MORRIE'S SUBARU IN BROOKLYN PARK, MINNESOTA WHERE THEY SAID I HAD A MAJOR BREAK IN ONE OF THE FUEL HOSES, A CRACK IN ANOTHER HOSE, AND THE OTHER TWO HOSES LOOKED "IFFY." THE MECHANIC SAID HE WAS S...

Feb 18, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline

AFTER DRIVING 5-10 MINUTES, THERE WAS A STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE COMING INTO THE CAR. I TOOK THE CAR TO MORRIE'S SUBARU IN BROOKLYN PARK, MINNESOTA WHERE THEY SAID I HAD A MAJOR BREAK IN ONE OF THE FUEL HOSES, A CRACK IN ANOTHER HOSE, AND THE OTHER TWO HOSES LOOKED "IFFY." THE MECHANIC SAID HE WAS S...

Feb 5, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 51,500 mi

OUR 2002 SUBARU LEGACY WAGON HAS AN OBNOXIOUS SMELL OF GAS IN THE INTERIOR AFTER STARTING IN COLD WEATHER. WE HAVE A SMALL 1-YEAR OLD WHO IS RISKING BRAIN DAMAGE FROM THESE FUMES AND I HAVE RESEARCHED THE ISSUES WITH THE PROBLEM THAT SUBARU IS NOT ACKNOWLEDGING AS A RECALL BUT A HIDDEN SERVICE BULL...

Feb 5, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 51,500 mi

OUR 2002 SUBARU LEGACY WAGON HAS AN OBNOXIOUS SMELL OF GAS IN THE INTERIOR AFTER STARTING IN COLD WEATHER. WE HAVE A SMALL 1-YEAR OLD WHO IS RISKING BRAIN DAMAGE FROM THESE FUMES AND I HAVE RESEARCHED THE ISSUES WITH THE PROBLEM THAT SUBARU IS NOT ACKNOWLEDGING AS A RECALL BUT A HIDDEN SERVICE BULL...

Apr 17, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,501 mi

COOLANT LEAK. DEALER UNSUCCESSFULLY ATTEMPTED TO SEAL. DEALER REPLACED ONE OF TWO HEAD GASKETS($1328.00). DEALER DENIED ANY RECALL. FOUND SUBARU SERVICE PROGRAM WWP-99 ON INTERNET, SAME MODEL YEAR, ENGINE AND PROBLEM. DEALER AND SUBARU ARE DENYING ANY RESPONSIBILITY SAYING CAR NOT INCLUDED IN ...

Apr 17, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,501 mi

COOLANT LEAK. DEALER UNSUCCESSFULLY ATTEMPTED TO SEAL. DEALER REPLACED ONE OF TWO HEAD GASKETS($1328.00). DEALER DENIED ANY RECALL. FOUND SUBARU SERVICE PROGRAM WWP-99 ON INTERNET, SAME MODEL YEAR, ENGINE AND PROBLEM. DEALER AND SUBARU ARE DENYING ANY RESPONSIBILITY SAYING CAR NOT INCLUDED IN ...

Feb 26, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 93,000 mi

LEAKING HEAD GASKET. *JB

Feb 26, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 93,000 mi

LEAKING HEAD GASKET. *JB

Feb 22, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline

SMELL OF GASOLINE EVIDENT IN CAR WHEN DRIVING, SMELL WAS VERY STRONG ON FEB. 19,2006. THE TEMP. OUTSIDE WAS 9 DEGREES. THE NEXT DAY ON FEB. 20TH THE FUMES WERE STILL EVIDENT AND STRONG, TEMP. WAS IN THE 20'S. I COULD NOT USE MY HEATER AND WINDOWS HAD TO BE ROLLED DOWN TO DRIVE TO AVOID BECOMING ILL ...

Feb 22, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline

SMELL OF GASOLINE EVIDENT IN CAR WHEN DRIVING, SMELL WAS VERY STRONG ON FEB. 19,2006. THE TEMP. OUTSIDE WAS 9 DEGREES. THE NEXT DAY ON FEB. 20TH THE FUMES WERE STILL EVIDENT AND STRONG, TEMP. WAS IN THE 20'S. I COULD NOT USE MY HEATER AND WINDOWS HAD TO BE ROLLED DOWN TO DRIVE TO AVOID BECOMING ILL ...

Jan 26, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 50,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SLOW DOWN AND MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE BRAKES FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. THIS OCCURRED UNDER NORMAL BRAKING AND ROAD CONDITIONS. THE OCCUPANT WAS WEARING A SEATBELT WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A BODY REPAIR...

Jan 26, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 50,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SLOW DOWN AND MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE BRAKES FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. THIS OCCURRED UNDER NORMAL BRAKING AND ROAD CONDITIONS. THE OCCUPANT WAS WEARING A SEATBELT WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A BODY REPAIR...

Mar 7, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 47,273 mi

BRAKE LINE REPAIR/VALVE REPLACEMENT 2002 SUBARU LEGACY. *BF WHEN THE TEMPERATURE WAS BELOW 20 DEGREES THE BRAKES FADED RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT A VALVE AND LINE IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM WERE DEFECTIVE. *NM

Mar 7, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 47,273 mi

BRAKE LINE REPAIR/VALVE REPLACEMENT 2002 SUBARU LEGACY. *BF WHEN THE TEMPERATURE WAS BELOW 20 DEGREES THE BRAKES FADED RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT A VALVE AND LINE IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM WERE DEFECTIVE. *NM

Nov 29, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE, AND HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINEDTHAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Nov 29, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE, AND HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINEDTHAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jul 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

FOR 30000 MILES MOTOR WAS QUIET THEN DEVELOPED A SEVERE KNOCK ON COLD START UP THAT ALWAYS LASTS UNTIL THE CAR WARMS UP. *JB

Jul 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

FOR 30000 MILES MOTOR WAS QUIET THEN DEVELOPED A SEVERE KNOCK ON COLD START UP THAT ALWAYS LASTS UNTIL THE CAR WARMS UP. *JB

May 25, 2004 Power Train 37,463 mi

MY SUBARU LEGACY 2002 WAS RECALLED FOR A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM IN 2003. THIS WAS REPAIRED IN FEB 2003 BY THE CA DEALER WHERE WE PURCHASED THE CAR. IN JUNE OF 2003 WE WERE TRANSFERRED BY THE US COAST GUARD TO VIRGINIA. ON MAY 12, 2004 I NOTICED A STRANGE WHEEL NOISE AND TOOK IT TO THE SUBARU DEALE...

May 25, 2004 Power Train 37,463 mi

MY SUBARU LEGACY 2002 WAS RECALLED FOR A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM IN 2003. THIS WAS REPAIRED IN FEB 2003 BY THE CA DEALER WHERE WE PURCHASED THE CAR. IN JUNE OF 2003 WE WERE TRANSFERRED BY THE US COAST GUARD TO VIRGINIA. ON MAY 12, 2004 I NOTICED A STRANGE WHEEL NOISE AND TOOK IT TO THE SUBARU DEALE...

May 24, 2004 Power Train 19,374 mi

1) CHECK ENGINE LIGHT LIT;2) HESITATION AT DANGEROUS TIMES, ESPECIALLY THROUGH TURNS, OCCASIONAL BACKFIRING;3) THREE TIMES IN SHOP FOR WARRANTY WORK, REPLACING AIR/FUEL RATIO SENSOR AND REPROGRAMMING ECM/ECU/PCM. *AK

May 24, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 19,374 mi

1) CHECK ENGINE LIGHT LIT;2) HESITATION AT DANGEROUS TIMES, ESPECIALLY THROUGH TURNS, OCCASIONAL BACKFIRING;3) THREE TIMES IN SHOP FOR WARRANTY WORK, REPLACING AIR/FUEL RATIO SENSOR AND REPROGRAMMING ECM/ECU/PCM. *AK

May 24, 2004 Power Train 19,374 mi

1) CHECK ENGINE LIGHT LIT;2) HESITATION AT DANGEROUS TIMES, ESPECIALLY THROUGH TURNS, OCCASIONAL BACKFIRING;3) THREE TIMES IN SHOP FOR WARRANTY WORK, REPLACING AIR/FUEL RATIO SENSOR AND REPROGRAMMING ECM/ECU/PCM. *AK

May 24, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 19,374 mi

1) CHECK ENGINE LIGHT LIT;2) HESITATION AT DANGEROUS TIMES, ESPECIALLY THROUGH TURNS, OCCASIONAL BACKFIRING;3) THREE TIMES IN SHOP FOR WARRANTY WORK, REPLACING AIR/FUEL RATIO SENSOR AND REPROGRAMMING ECM/ECU/PCM. *AK

Jan 29, 2004 Power Train

I HAVE A 2002 SUBARU LEGACY GT, 5-SPEED MANUAL. MOST OF THE TIME THE CLUTCH IS STIFF, BUT ONCE IN A WHILE THE CLUTCH BECOMES EXTREMELY EASY TO PUSH DOWN, (YOU CAN USE ONE FINGER TO PUSH IN THE CLUTCH). DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEM AND SAID CLUTCH WAS NORMAL. YOU CAN TELL THE DIFFERENCE.*AK

Jan 29, 2004 Power Train

I HAVE A 2002 SUBARU LEGACY GT, 5-SPEED MANUAL. MOST OF THE TIME THE CLUTCH IS STIFF, BUT ONCE IN A WHILE THE CLUTCH BECOMES EXTREMELY EASY TO PUSH DOWN, (YOU CAN USE ONE FINGER TO PUSH IN THE CLUTCH). DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEM AND SAID CLUTCH WAS NORMAL. YOU CAN TELL THE DIFFERENCE.*AK

Nov 12, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN CHANGING GEARS, THE THROTTLE PEDAL DROPS TO THE FLOOR. THE ENGINE WOULD RACE UP TO 5000 RPMS. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM WHEN THE THROTTLE STUCK OPEN. DEALER CAN'T DUPLICATE BECAUSE IT'S INTERMITTENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER. *PH

Nov 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 12,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT ANY SPEED WITHOUT WARNING, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL. THE CONSUMER MADE CONTACT WITH THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *PH

Nov 12, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN CHANGING GEARS, THE THROTTLE PEDAL DROPS TO THE FLOOR. THE ENGINE WOULD RACE UP TO 5000 RPMS. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM WHEN THE THROTTLE STUCK OPEN. DEALER CAN'T DUPLICATE BECAUSE IT'S INTERMITTENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER. *PH

Nov 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 12,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT ANY SPEED WITHOUT WARNING, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL. THE CONSUMER MADE CONTACT WITH THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *PH

Sep 25, 2003 Tires 40,237 mi

TIRE SIDEWALL SEPARATION WHILE DRIVING APPROX. 45 MPH. BRIDGESTONE POTENZA RE92 P205/55 R16

Sep 25, 2003 Tires 40,237 mi

TIRE SIDEWALL SEPARATION WHILE DRIVING APPROX. 45 MPH. BRIDGESTONE POTENZA RE92 P205/55 R16

Sep 12, 2003 Wheels

PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S BRAKING SYSTEM, REAR TIRE, WHISTLING NOISES COMING FROM DOOR AND OIL LEAK.*MR THE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED EVERYTHING EXCEPT THE WHEEL. THE REAR HATCH WAS ADJUSTED FOR WHISTLING NOISES, AND THE BRAKES WERE DUSTED OFF TO REPAIR THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE OIL FILTER WAS REPLACED AND TH...

Sep 12, 2003 Tires

PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S BRAKING SYSTEM, REAR TIRE, WHISTLING NOISES COMING FROM DOOR AND OIL LEAK.*MR THE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED EVERYTHING EXCEPT THE WHEEL. THE REAR HATCH WAS ADJUSTED FOR WHISTLING NOISES, AND THE BRAKES WERE DUSTED OFF TO REPAIR THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE OIL FILTER WAS REPLACED AND TH...

Sep 12, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S BRAKING SYSTEM, REAR TIRE, WHISTLING NOISES COMING FROM DOOR AND OIL LEAK.*MR THE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED EVERYTHING EXCEPT THE WHEEL. THE REAR HATCH WAS ADJUSTED FOR WHISTLING NOISES, AND THE BRAKES WERE DUSTED OFF TO REPAIR THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE OIL FILTER WAS REPLACED AND TH...

Sep 12, 2003 Structure

PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S BRAKING SYSTEM, REAR TIRE, WHISTLING NOISES COMING FROM DOOR AND OIL LEAK.*MR THE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED EVERYTHING EXCEPT THE WHEEL. THE REAR HATCH WAS ADJUSTED FOR WHISTLING NOISES, AND THE BRAKES WERE DUSTED OFF TO REPAIR THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE OIL FILTER WAS REPLACED AND TH...

Sep 12, 2003 Seats

PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S BRAKING SYSTEM, REAR TIRE, WHISTLING NOISES COMING FROM DOOR AND OIL LEAK.*MR THE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED EVERYTHING EXCEPT THE WHEEL. THE REAR HATCH WAS ADJUSTED FOR WHISTLING NOISES, AND THE BRAKES WERE DUSTED OFF TO REPAIR THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE OIL FILTER WAS REPLACED AND TH...

Sep 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S BRAKING SYSTEM, REAR TIRE, WHISTLING NOISES COMING FROM DOOR AND OIL LEAK.*MR THE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED EVERYTHING EXCEPT THE WHEEL. THE REAR HATCH WAS ADJUSTED FOR WHISTLING NOISES, AND THE BRAKES WERE DUSTED OFF TO REPAIR THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE OIL FILTER WAS REPLACED AND TH...

Sep 12, 2003 Wheels

PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S BRAKING SYSTEM, REAR TIRE, WHISTLING NOISES COMING FROM DOOR AND OIL LEAK.*MR THE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED EVERYTHING EXCEPT THE WHEEL. THE REAR HATCH WAS ADJUSTED FOR WHISTLING NOISES, AND THE BRAKES WERE DUSTED OFF TO REPAIR THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE OIL FILTER WAS REPLACED AND TH...

Sep 12, 2003 Tires

PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S BRAKING SYSTEM, REAR TIRE, WHISTLING NOISES COMING FROM DOOR AND OIL LEAK.*MR THE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED EVERYTHING EXCEPT THE WHEEL. THE REAR HATCH WAS ADJUSTED FOR WHISTLING NOISES, AND THE BRAKES WERE DUSTED OFF TO REPAIR THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE OIL FILTER WAS REPLACED AND TH...

Sep 12, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S BRAKING SYSTEM, REAR TIRE, WHISTLING NOISES COMING FROM DOOR AND OIL LEAK.*MR THE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED EVERYTHING EXCEPT THE WHEEL. THE REAR HATCH WAS ADJUSTED FOR WHISTLING NOISES, AND THE BRAKES WERE DUSTED OFF TO REPAIR THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE OIL FILTER WAS REPLACED AND TH...

Sep 12, 2003 Structure

PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S BRAKING SYSTEM, REAR TIRE, WHISTLING NOISES COMING FROM DOOR AND OIL LEAK.*MR THE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED EVERYTHING EXCEPT THE WHEEL. THE REAR HATCH WAS ADJUSTED FOR WHISTLING NOISES, AND THE BRAKES WERE DUSTED OFF TO REPAIR THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE OIL FILTER WAS REPLACED AND TH...

Sep 12, 2003 Seats

PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S BRAKING SYSTEM, REAR TIRE, WHISTLING NOISES COMING FROM DOOR AND OIL LEAK.*MR THE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED EVERYTHING EXCEPT THE WHEEL. THE REAR HATCH WAS ADJUSTED FOR WHISTLING NOISES, AND THE BRAKES WERE DUSTED OFF TO REPAIR THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE OIL FILTER WAS REPLACED AND TH...

Sep 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S BRAKING SYSTEM, REAR TIRE, WHISTLING NOISES COMING FROM DOOR AND OIL LEAK.*MR THE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED EVERYTHING EXCEPT THE WHEEL. THE REAR HATCH WAS ADJUSTED FOR WHISTLING NOISES, AND THE BRAKES WERE DUSTED OFF TO REPAIR THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE OIL FILTER WAS REPLACED AND TH...

Aug 3, 2003 Power Train

I HAVE A 2002 LEGACY GT WITH MANUAL 5-SPD TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE FREQUENTLY STALLS OR HESITATES IN FIRST GEAR. I AM AN EXPERIENCED DRIVER OF MANUAL-TRANSMISSION VEHICLES, AND OTHER DRIVERS HAVE CONFIRMED THAT THE CAR IS EASILY STALLED IN FIRST GEAR. I HAVE HEARD OTHER SUBARU DRIVERS COMPLAIN A...

Aug 3, 2003 Power Train

I HAVE A 2002 LEGACY GT WITH MANUAL 5-SPD TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE FREQUENTLY STALLS OR HESITATES IN FIRST GEAR. I AM AN EXPERIENCED DRIVER OF MANUAL-TRANSMISSION VEHICLES, AND OTHER DRIVERS HAVE CONFIRMED THAT THE CAR IS EASILY STALLED IN FIRST GEAR. I HAVE HEARD OTHER SUBARU DRIVERS COMPLAIN A...

Jul 21, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 27,000 mi

AFTER RECALL 00V079000 REPAIRS FOR THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WAS PERFORMED THE DEFECT REOCCURRED.*AK

Jul 21, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 27,000 mi

AFTER RECALL 00V079000 REPAIRS FOR THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WAS PERFORMED THE DEFECT REOCCURRED.*AK

Mar 18, 2003 Suspension

CONSUMER HEARD "CLUNKING" NOISE COMING FROM REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. DEALER DISCOVERED THAT THE SHOCK LEAKED WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BOTTOM OUT. *NLM

Mar 18, 2003 Suspension

CONSUMER HEARD "CLUNKING" NOISE COMING FROM REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. DEALER DISCOVERED THAT THE SHOCK LEAKED WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BOTTOM OUT. *NLM

Mar 12, 2003 Visibility 20,000 mi

THE WINDSHIELD WIPER BOLTS BECAME LOOSE. *JB

Mar 12, 2003 Visibility 20,000 mi

THE WINDSHIELD WIPER BOLTS BECAME LOOSE. *JB

Jan 22, 2003 Unknown Or Other

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. INTERIOR LIGHTS DO NOT SHUT OFF WHEN DOOR SHUTS. ENGINE SURGES WHEN ACCELERATING SLOWLY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 8 TIMES AND COUNTING.

Jan 22, 2003 Unknown Or Other

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. INTERIOR LIGHTS DO NOT SHUT OFF WHEN DOOR SHUTS. ENGINE SURGES WHEN ACCELERATING SLOWLY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 8 TIMES AND COUNTING.

Dec 17, 2002 Power Train 21,000 mi

THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL SENSOR, FUEL TRAIN , AND CONTROL MODULE. THE VEHICLE DIDN'T ACCELERATE, AND STALLED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED. TS SCC

Dec 17, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline 21,000 mi

THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL SENSOR, FUEL TRAIN , AND CONTROL MODULE. THE VEHICLE DIDN'T ACCELERATE, AND STALLED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED. TS SCC

Dec 17, 2002 Power Train 21,000 mi

THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL SENSOR, FUEL TRAIN , AND CONTROL MODULE. THE VEHICLE DIDN'T ACCELERATE, AND STALLED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED. TS SCC

Dec 17, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline 21,000 mi

THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL SENSOR, FUEL TRAIN , AND CONTROL MODULE. THE VEHICLE DIDN'T ACCELERATE, AND STALLED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED. TS SCC

Dec 4, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE SHUDDERS, STALLS, STUMBLES ON ACCELERATION. DT

Dec 4, 2002 Power Train

VEHICLE SHUDDERS, STALLS, STUMBLES ON ACCELERATION. DT

Dec 4, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE SHUDDERS, STALLS, STUMBLES ON ACCELERATION. DT

Dec 4, 2002 Power Train

VEHICLE SHUDDERS, STALLS, STUMBLES ON ACCELERATION. DT

Aug 17, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATED THEN STARTS WITH A SURGE. ROUGH ENGINE PERFORMANCE. NO ACCIDENT YET BUT COULD BE ANY DAY. HAVE INFORMED THE MANUFACTURED OF PROBLEM. THEY HAVE NO FIX TOO DATE ABUT ARE WORKING ON IT. MANY OWNERS HAVE REPORTED SIMILAR PROBLEMS.*AK

Aug 17, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATED THEN STARTS WITH A SURGE. ROUGH ENGINE PERFORMANCE. NO ACCIDENT YET BUT COULD BE ANY DAY. HAVE INFORMED THE MANUFACTURED OF PROBLEM. THEY HAVE NO FIX TOO DATE ABUT ARE WORKING ON IT. MANY OWNERS HAVE REPORTED SIMILAR PROBLEMS.*AK

Jul 31, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK VEHICLE, SLOWED DOWN TO APPROX 5 MPH WITH FOOT ON BRAKE, ENGINE RACED AND CAR SURGED AHEAD SUDDENLY, HITTING PARKED TRUCK WITH TAILGATE LOWERED, CAUSING CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE.*AK

Jul 31, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK VEHICLE, SLOWED DOWN TO APPROX 5 MPH WITH FOOT ON BRAKE, ENGINE RACED AND CAR SURGED AHEAD SUDDENLY, HITTING PARKED TRUCK WITH TAILGATE LOWERED, CAUSING CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE.*AK

Oct 19, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH TREAD ON RIGHT FRONT TIRE SEPARATED, ORIGINAL MANUFACTURED EQUIPMENT ON A 2002, SUBARU, LEGACY, TIRE SIZE P225560R16, AND 1,200 MILEAGE. *AK *YD

Oct 19, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH TREAD ON RIGHT FRONT TIRE SEPARATED, ORIGINAL MANUFACTURED EQUIPMENT ON A 2002, SUBARU, LEGACY, TIRE SIZE P225560R16, AND 1,200 MILEAGE. *AK *YD

Sep 13, 2001 Power Train Crash

WHILE IDLING IN PARK VEHICLE JUMPED INTO DRIVE, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 13, 2001 Power Train Crash

WHILE IDLING IN PARK VEHICLE JUMPED INTO DRIVE, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK