10.0

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

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1996 Subaru Legacy electrical problems

electrical problem

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1996 Subaru Legacy Owner Comments

problem #1

May 222002

Legacy 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

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. Consumer states that the alternator surged burning out all electrical components including the battery, radio, fuse box, all bulbs in the dash, burned out ABS and transmission computers, speedometer, windshield wiper motor, keyless entry, temperature gauge and heater control.

- York, PA, USA

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