10.0

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

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1998 Subaru Legacy engine problems

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1998 Subaru Legacy Owner Comments

problem #2

Sep 152000

(reported on)

Legacy 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

When pulling into a parking space with foot on brake vehicle will begin to race, and suddenly accelerate cause unknown. The problem reoccured 5 times in 3 months period.

- Matuchen, NJ, USA

problem #1

Jun 172000

Legacy 4WD

  • miles
This car accelerated suddenly and spontaneously while I was shifting from reverse to drive;the brakes had no effect in slowing the car down and I had to crash into a concrete post to stop the car and avoid hitting other cars and pedestrians. The car is totaled and I am lucky to have survived.

- Boise, ID, USA

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