NHTSA — Power Train: Driveline: Differential Unit Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
255,000 miles

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1996 Subaru Legacy drivetrain problems

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1996 Subaru Legacy Owner Comments

problem #1

Mar 022012

Legacy

  • 255,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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 was filed. The vehicle was then towed to an authorized dealer where they inspected and advised that the differential failed due to the vehicle becoming overheated. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and the current mileage was 255,000.

- Apollo, PA, USA

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