Brake Electric Antilock problems of the 1999 Subaru Legacy

Two problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1999 Subaru Legacy. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 1999 Subaru Legacy based on all problems reported for the 1999 Legacy.

1 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 07/02/2001

When driving pressed on brakes and very abruptly engine downshifted. Also, when stopping abruptly consumer lurched forward in seat. Contact dealer dealer stated it was common in 1999 vehicle. Please add VIN.

2 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 04/23/2001

While son was driving traveling at approximately 35 mph, consumer went to apply brakes so as to negotiate a 90 degree turn, and brake pedal went to the floor, and failed to engage brake system. Vehicle went straight into a concrete wall . Driver and a passenger were injured. Please provide any additional information/attachments. *state farm insurance was investigating this case.


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