Table 1 shows one common suspension related problems of the 2018 Subaru Legacy.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Suspension problems |
Following an engine-out service at an authorized dealer (bill kolb jr. Subaru), a primary powertrain mounting bolt was left unthreaded by approximately 1 inch, creating an undetected 8,000-mile safety hazard that resulted in extensive drivetrain and suspension component failures. Subsequently, during a diagnostic inspection at another authorized dealer (all american Subaru), heavy rusted metal pliers and loose cowl trim panels were abandoned unsecured inside the wiper cowl tray beneath the windshield, posing a severe roadway projectile and steering/wiper obstruction hazard.
Replaced steering rack 2/12/20 replaced steering rack 12/07/22 replaced sway bar links 11/09/23 inspection found rear lateral link bushings torn and alignment hardware seized in bushings torn and seized/replaced bushings and hardware to complete a proper alignment. 01/23/24 replaced front sway bar links and strut mounts and performed alignment.
I was going down the hill in my development, I made it approximately 2-300ft at 7-10mph when suddenly there was a loud “bang”. I could not see anything, my airbags had deployed and blocked my field of vision. I ended up hitting an electrical pole. There was no need for the airbags to go off. I could have been killed. There is no airbag recall on my VIN number.