Suspension Related Problems of the 1997 Subaru Legacy

Table 1 shows five common suspension related problems of the 1997 Subaru Legacy. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the rear suspension shock absorber (one problem).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Subaru Legacy


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 1997 Subaru Legacy

The Suspension problem

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.   Read details...

The Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem

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.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Coil Spring problem

Recall 01v216000, consumer received recall letter in September, has been told by Subaru there were no parts available for repairs.   Read details...


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