Subaru Legacy owners have reported 2 problems related to engine knocking noise (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.
Was driving on my road to go home and the dash board warning lights came on and heard a loud knocking sound. Pulled over immediately. Found out the engine blew a rod, cause is unknown.
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Asked dealership to look at knocking noise in engine 2 years ago, no problem identified. Asked another automobile repair facility about the noise and they claim Subaru had a history of piston slap that will eventually get worse resulting in burning oil and engine damage.
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