Subaru Legacy owners have reported 109 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 18 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (81 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering column (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
While driving there is a loss of power, the battery fails, electronic components shut down and car stops. Has happened intermittently. Replaced battery. This is a significant safety issue happened on freeway near exit ramp, in parking lot in driveway, everything cuts out. Read details...
I�m having issues with the steering column and getting the key out. I�m not able to remove the key most days. Was this in any part of any known recall? thank you Read details...
I was on an entry ramp to interstate 95 and found myself a bit out of line in the road after I had turned to check oncoming traffic. I tried to correct, and lost steering control. Car went into fishtail from which I was unable to recover, and eventually spun out into oncoming interstate traffic, Read details...
Bolt on the idler arm snapped, causing the timing chain to drop, and resulting in a bent engine valve. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified. Read details...
: the contact stated the odor of gasoline was noticed intermittently upon starting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local dealership where the problem could not be duplicated. The vehicle continued to smell of gasoline and the vehicle was taken back to the service dealer where it was Read details...