Table 1 shows six common power train related problems of the 1999 Subaru Legacy. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the power train (four problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission problems | |
| Power Train problems | |
| Transmission Stuck In Gear problems | |
| Axle Assembly problems | |
| Clutch problems | |
| Transmission Slip Out Of Gear problems |
The contact owns a 1999 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that the transmission will shift into neutral without warning. There is a 15-20 second delay when shifting the vehicle from park to drive. The vehicle was diagnosed as needing a new transmission. The purchase date was unknown. Read details...
Driving in heavy traffic in the left lane of I-78, the shifter popped out of 5th gear by itself (that is, without any human intervention). The vehicle completely lost power immediately, as it was now in neutral. Read details...
Automatic transmission problem: hesitates going into gear. Get stuck in neutral. Shift through the gears to see if it will go into gear. Then try revving engine to slip it into gear. It can suddenly catch into gear and then the car surges forward or backwards, causing a dangerous situation. Read details...