Three problems related to engine head gasket failure have been reported for the 1998 Subaru Legacy. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
It seems after 5 minutes of investigation that there is thousands of 1997 to 2002 Subaru owners who are have the problem with over heating and head gasket replacement. Subaru refuses to acknowledge an issue or design flaw and is making the customer bare the cost of repairing a faulty head gasket problem. Even replacing the head gasket does not insure that the problem will be dealt with and no further trouble will be had.
Vehicle requires replacement of head gaskets, as part of the engine coolant system. Original service complaint was the " check engine light came on". After three days at dealer service, it was determined that the head gaskets needed replacement for the cost of $ 2,700. 00. Because the engine has to be removed to access the gaskets. Labor will involve 3 days. The dealer has admitted that this is a design problem with the Subaru and models from 1999 will be covered. I feel the cost is excessive because of a design defect. I am will to pay but not $ 2,700. 00. I was expecting $ 400-$500 dollars. For a $ 20. 00 dollar seal! while not a safety defect; it certainly is a design defect!.
Head gasket failure.