Suspension Related Problems of the 1998 Subaru Legacy

Table 1 shows two common suspension related problems of the 1998 Subaru Legacy. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension (three problems).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Subaru Legacy

Problem Category Number of Problems
Suspension problems
4
Front Suspension problems
3

Recently reported Suspension problems of the 1998 Subaru Legacy

The Suspension problem

The weld that attached the front right strut assembly to the body completely failed. The wheel collapsed into the wheel well. This happened while I beginning to make a right turn. The vehicle was not moving more than 3-4 mph.   Read details...

The Front Suspension problem

When driving at 45 mph vehicle veered to the right and lifted up, and all power went to the front side. Consumer applied abs brakes, and vehicle wouldn't stop, causing vehicle to skid and run into a house. Upon impact, driver's side and passenger's side air bags didn't deploy.   Read details...


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