Power Train Related Problems of the 1998 Subaru Legacy

Table 1 shows 13 common power train related problems of the 1998 Subaru Legacy. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the manual transmission (two problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1998 Subaru Legacy

The Automatic Transmission problem

The speedometer on my 1999 Subaru Legacy l sedan stops working at random intervals. My mechanic tells me that this is connected to the also faulty transmission and is not just a minor speed sensor problem.   Read details...

The Manual Transmission problem

Bought my Subaru Legacy 2. 5 gt last month, I brought the car in for the first servicing complaining of clutch, and transmission difficulty. When car goes over bumps, transmission twists and lurches. 5 speed manual transmission, third gear is difficult to enter, reverse grinds.   Read details...

The Driveshaft problem

Defect within vehicle is causing the front of vehicle to shake, including steering wheel when vehicle is being driven at least 58-68 mph. Also pulls to right. Dealer also changed transmission bracket and angle of driveshaft, and put in new wheels and rims. Vehicle is still shaking.   Read details...


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