10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
32,259 miles

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1997 Subaru Legacy suspension problems

suspension problem

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1997 Subaru Legacy Owner Comments

problem #7

Aug 062017

Legacy

  • 225,812 miles

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

1997 Subaru Legacy outback. Came out to my parked vehicle with the right front tire flat due to part of the suspension spring being snapped and sticking into inside of the tire. Spring was intact when I parked it. Frightening to think if that had happened while driving on the highway of which I was the day before this happened.

- Fort Wayne, IN, USA

problem #6

Sep 202013

Legacy

  • miles
I installed mevotech strut mounts (MP903987 & MP903986) on our 1997 Subaru Legacy postal when installing new rear shock absorber/struts. The right side failed on the first day after around 60 miles. I replaced it with the original factory part that had lasted 420,000 miles. The left side failed the next day after being in service for approximately 100 miles total. I returned the other original part to service. The failures allowed the strut to push through the mount and hit on the thin retaining plate. It allowed the rear suspension to become extremely loud and loose. I reported this to the manufacturer and received no response. I reported it to the seller, rockauto, and their response was that I should do more research on part quality. I believe there is a difference between poor quality and dangerous defect. I have the faulty mevotech parts in their original boxes.

- Monroe, NC, USA

problem #5

Oct 012001

Legacy 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine was knocking and making a ticking noise, brakes were making a squeak/ loud noise, dealership is aware of problem. Consumer stated that the vehicle pulls to the right and steering wheel wobbles, also rim was replaced due to it being bent.

- South Bend, IN, USA

problem #4

Oct 181999

(reported on)

Legacy 4WD

  • miles

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

This all-wheel drive hydroplaned in very heavy rain, enbeknownst to my wife, until the car drifted toward the median of the divided 4-lane. Traction was regained and she was propelled across and down the embankment. Thankfully, no cars were coming -- plus, the all-wheel drive got her back up the embankment and home. Shouldn't a light or sensor be required so all-wheel drive car owners know when hydroplaning occurs" how else is there to know?!" thanks so much.

- Athens, GA, USA

problem #3

Oct 231998

Legacy 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle lot balance control during swift steering resulting in collision, violent deployment of air bag resulting in injuries to consumer (forearm and facial).

- Red Bank, NJ, USA

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problem #2

Jul 131998

Legacy

  • miles
Recall notice sent for suspension weld work to be completed, however denied due to lack of parts.

- West Chest, OH, USA

problem #1

Aug 011997

Legacy

  • miles
Crunching noise in front end suspension area prior to recall notice.

- Centreville, VA, USA

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