Power Train Related Problems of the 2008 Subaru Legacy

Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2008 Subaru Legacy. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (four 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 2008 Subaru Legacy

The Power Train problem

The cv axle on the passenger side caught on fire. It was the rubber boot on the inner side over the catalytic converter. There were no warnings other than the smell of smoke. Fortunately, I caught it early and put out the fire with a fire extinguisher.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

I got off the highway on a secondary road on my way home, when after the second stop sign trying to cross the intersection the car stalled ,losing its gears with the engine running, but no acceleration. The check engine light went on,the mode driving light and the cruise lights blinking.   Read details...

The Transmission Stuck In Gear problem

The contact owns a 2008 Subaru Legacy. While driving less than 35 mph, the transmission shifted on its own from drive into neutral. The rpm's also revved. The contact attempted to shift back into drive, but it was stuck in neutral.   Read details...


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