Power Train Related Problems of the 2003 Subaru Legacy

Table 1 shows four common power train related problems of the 2003 Subaru Legacy. The number one most common problem is related to the noises during shifting (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Subaru Legacy


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2003 Subaru Legacy

The Noises During Shifting problem

I own a 2003 Subaru Legacy sedan. As I pick up speed you can hear an increasing wind noise coming from around the front 2 windows. At speeds of 65 mph and above it gets really bad and it starts sounding like a ref blowing his whistle.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

When accelerating at any speed hesitates for a couple of seconds. The manufacturer indicated that the problem could not be fixed because it was a characteristic of the vehicle. The consumer feels that this problem will cause damage to the engine and transmission over time.   Read details...

The Transmission Gear Slipping problem

Automatic transmission slipping, engine surging while in gear.   Read details...


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