Three problems related to service brakes have been reported for the 1998 Subaru Legacy. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 1998 Subaru Legacy based on all problems reported for the 1998 Legacy.
The contact owns a 1998 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph, there was a delayed failure in the braking system. The contact notified the local dealer regarding the failure and related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 99v040000 (service brakes, hydraulic) for which the vehicle was included. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired due to parts not being available. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 307,000.
The contact owns a 1998 Subaru Legacy. While the brake pedal was depressed, the contact stated that the brake pedal felt spongy. The contact heard a rattling noise, but could not determine the origin. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the brake discs, brake rotors, and idler arms on both sides of the vehicle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 150,000.
Defective frame on 1998 Subaru Legacy. The consumer stated the brakes and tie rods were replaced. And a alignment was done as well. While driving, the vehicle began to make a rumbling sound, as well a stronger pull to the right when braking. The consumer was able to pull over and upon inspecting the vehicle, he noticed the front left cross-member was severed in the center.