Suspension Related Problems of the 2005 Subaru Legacy

Table 1 shows five common suspension related problems of the 2005 Subaru Legacy. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension control arm (two problems).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Subaru Legacy


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 2005 Subaru Legacy

The Suspension problem

Veh. Was traveling at approx. 25mph up a low incline on slushy paved 2 lane surface. Veh. Broke traction spun sideways and travelled sideways into brush and striking a tree in the driver. Side front fender (side impact). Drivers head struck and broke drvrs. Door window. Drvr.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Control Arm problem

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the right lower control arm broke. The failure recurred on one occasion. The vehicle was taken to dealer where it was diagnosed that the lower control arm had failed and needed to be replaced.   Read details...

The Sway Bar problem

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