Table 1 shows one common suspension related problems of the 2003 Subaru Legacy.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Suspension problems |
Dealer has reported rear subframe if broken. I googled this and found recall 03v153000 which seems applicable but Subaru says it does not apply to my car. Problem description seems identical.
The contact's daughter owns a 2003 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made squeaking sounds. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the rear lateral link had detached from the rear sub frame, and that the rear strut was leaning against the rear driver's side tire. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the rear sub frame was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 03v153000 (suspension) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.