Traction Control System Related Problems of the 2005 Subaru Legacy

Table 1 shows one common traction control system related problems of the 2005 Subaru Legacy.

Table 1. Traction Control System related problems of Subaru Legacy

Problem Category Number of Problems
Traction Control System problems
1

Traction Control System problem

Vehicle was traveling on highway and encountered wet road conditions. Vehicle began to pull to the left and the driver side front bumper collided with center concrete median. Vehicle continues to spin counterclockwise and the passenger side rear bumper collides with the center concrete median before coming to a stop. No other vehicles were involved in the crash. Highway patrol writes up the accident and vehicle was able to be driven home. Vehicle was brought to the insurance collision repair center and insurance determines vehicle to be a total loss. Vehicle has a touted reputation for having a symmetrical awd system for superior traction and control. Based on the experience of the accident, the vehicle loss traction and the symmetrical awd did not perform to maintain traction and control.


Traction Control System related problems in other Subaru Legacy model year vehicles:



Safety Ratings of Legacy Cars
Fuel Economy of Legacy Vehicles
Legacy Service Bulletins
Legacy Safety Recalls
Legacy Defect Investigations