general problems of the 2006 Subaru Legacy

Five problems related to power train have been reported for the 2006 Subaru Legacy. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Subaru Legacy based on all problems reported for the 2006 Legacy.

1 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 05/05/2019

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that while driving at different slow speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact called the johnson Subaru of cary (919-238-6864, located at 5010 old raleigh rd, cary, nc 27511, where it was stated that there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately. 136,000. Fe.

2 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 09/03/2018

Tps malfuntion. Stops acceleration at the highway that almost causes an accident.

3 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 06/07/2014

The contact owns a 2006 Subaru Legacy outback (na). While driving 40 mph, the vehicle failed to respond when the contact attempted to accelerate. The check engine indicator illuminated prior to the failure. The contact inspected the vehicle and was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 73,000.

4 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2013

My 2006 Subaru Legacy wagon suddenly loses accelration sometimes, check engine light comes on, cruise control flashes, and the gas pedal does nothing. The car throws a p2138 code "throttle/pedal position sensor" code when checked. This has happend about 10 times over the last year. If you restart the car, it some times goes away, most times it requires several restarts and time. The car will do this when moving fast on the highway or just sitting. The gas goes limp and there is no revving or acceleration. This is a dangerous problem and apparrantly discussed on many forums, all involving Subaru's from the same era.

5 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 05/10/2006

2006 Subaru Legacy, bought new, it has experienced a stutter since new. The stutter or lack of hesitation occurs every time I step on the gas pedal. It causes me to hesitate at traffic lights and everywhere else as I know the car will not respond properly. I missed the lemon law potential of this issue because I was going through a divorce, changing jobs and moving. The biggest reason I missed the lemon law recovery is I kept believing the dealers comments that it would be fixed at the major tune up. I consistently reported to the dealer at every service visit that the car still hesitates to no avail. I have found only limited information searching the internet for others with the same problem. I believe this qualifies as a safety issue because I cannot drive defensively, if I was required to hesitate quickly to avoid an accident I would not be able to do so. Thank you!.


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