One problem related to wheel rim has been reported for the 2001 Subaru Legacy. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Subaru Legacy based on all problems reported for the 2001 Legacy.
Travelling on a clear day on a well-maintained secondary road. Hit a softball-sized rock with the right front wheel. Immediately unable to steer vehicle; stopping difficult as car pulled strongly to the right. Tire intact. Rim circumferentially sheared. Outer third of the rim remained attached to the axle; inner two thirds plus tire disconnected and freely floating on the axle. No information has been supplied by the company regarding whether the rim functioned as expected or was defective.
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