Coolant Leaking Problems of Subaru Legacy

Subaru Legacy owners have reported 6 problems related to coolant leaking (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Subaru Legacy based on all problems reported for the Legacy.

1 Coolant Leaking problem of the 2012 Subaru Legacy

Failure Date: 01/30/2016

Head gasket blown. While vehicle was moving, coolant backed up and eventually vented. Coolant leaking happened before the temperature gauge warned us engine was hot, and when it splashed, the liquid affected the function of the brakes and power steering. In motion on a highway. Has happened three times before diagnosis.

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2 Coolant Leaking problem of the 2015 Subaru Legacy

Failure Date: 09/30/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2015 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated coolant is leaking from the engine and a burning electrical smell coming from the engines compartment. The contact stated that water is coming through the wheel welds onto the fuse box and electrical components and into the driver side floor board. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 11,200. Ad.

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3 Coolant Leaking problem of the 2006 Subaru Legacy

Failure Date: 08/05/2008

I have an 06 Subaru Legacy gt. At my 30,000mile checkup the report states good except the rear brake pads & rotors which is rated; may require follow up attention. The rear rotors were machined. At 37,778 miles the radio was replaced due to it shorting out. At this mileage my coolant cap is no longer holding pressure & has to be replaced. At 44,542miles, the invoice says replace rear brakes as only the brake pads were replaced & the rear rotors were machined 6,000miles ago. At 47,560 miles fourth gear is grinding. The invoice states; found low/dirty manual transmission fluid. The transmission fluid was changed at 30,000miles & the fluid levels are to be checked at every visit which was last at 47,478 miles. Transmission fluid was replaced. At 47,560 miles; found rear brake rotors warped excessively. This was not mentioned at 44,542miles when the rear brake pads were replaced. The rear brake rotors were resurfaced at this time again; as the front rotors were to thin & were replaced. From 3-5-08 when the last major inspection was done the front rotors were marked;may require follow up attention. On 4-17-08 the rotors are too thin and need to be replaced. At 50,129 miles the wheel bearings were replaced. The leaking inner axle seals was unnoticed by the technician until I mentioned it. The invoice states;the technician found the front inner axle seals leaking. Found knocking noise coming from both front axles caused by lack of grease due to leaking boots. The axle boots were replaced. At 53,455 miles found front rotors warped, resurfaced front rotors as they were just replaced at 47,560 miles. The clutch feels that it is not working properly,fourth gear is grinding again & is difficult to get into gear. When shifting at times, clutch will be completely disengaged and vehicle revs to 5000+rpms for no reason. I picked my vehicle up to take to my transmission specialist for a 2nd opinion; the hood wasn't closed, it was only latched.

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4 Coolant Leaking problem of the 2003 Subaru Legacy

Failure Date: 04/01/2005

2003 Subaru Legacy is leaking anti-freeze. Coolant leaked due to a defective engine design. The aluminum block and head did not contract together causing the problem.

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5 Coolant Leaking problem of the 1998 Subaru Legacy

Failure Date: 01/01/2004

Coolant leaked from the engine head gasket. The consumer took the vehicle to dealer, and they replaced the gasket head/gas, and holes.

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6 Coolant Leaking problem of the 2000 Subaru Legacy

Failure Date: 12/01/2003

Problems with head gaskets on 2000 Subaru Legacy. The dealer add a sealant to the coolant system to prevent leaks. The conusmer feels the gasket should be replaced.

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