Table 1 shows eight common electrical system related problems of the 1997 Subaru Legacy. The number one most common problem is related to the alternator/generator/regulator (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the ignition (three problems).
The vehicle experienced reoccuring alternator failures, as a result of the alternator failing the harness wires have melted and burned, also the battery had to be replace. Read details...
Have had intermittent difficulty with starting vehicle between 03/2002 & 05/2002. When starting the vehicle on cool morning and occasional afternoons, it doesn't start. The radio, gauges function but the engine doesn't engage. There is a clicking sound and a partial turning of the engine. Read details...
The contact owns a 1997 Subaru Legacy. The contact attempted to start the ignition and the engine failed to start. The battery was jump started; however the failure recurred while driving. The battery was recharged for a second time. Read details...