Subaru Legacy owners have reported 3 problems related to rear suspension shock absorber (under the suspension 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.
I installed mevotech strut mounts (mp903987 & mp903986) on our 1997 Subaru Legacy postal when installing new rear shock absorber/struts. The right side failed on the first day after around 60 miles. I replaced it with the original factory part that had lasted 420,000 miles. The left side failed the next day after being in service for approximately 100 miles total. I returned the other original part to service. The failures allowed the strut to push through the mount and hit on the thin retaining plate. It allowed the rear suspension to become extremely loud and loose. I reported this to the manufacturer and received no response. I reported it to the seller, rockauto, and their response was that I should do more research on part quality. I believe there is a difference between poor quality and dangerous defect. I have the faulty mevotech parts in their original boxes.
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Consumer heard "clunking" noise coming from rear of the vehicle while driving. Dealer discovered that the shock leaked which caused the vehicle to bottom out.
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The rear end of the vehicle bounces whhen driving over rough road. Nlm.
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| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Suspension problems | |
| Front Suspension Coil Spring problems | |
| Front Suspension problems | |
| Front Suspension Control Arm problems | |
| Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problems | |
| Suspension Noise problems | |
| Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problems | |
| Rear Suspension problems | |
| Sway Bar problems | |
| Front Suspension Shock Absorber problems |