Structure Problems of Subaru Legacy

Subaru Legacy owners have reported 94 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (62 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's structure (10 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Structure problems of Subaru Legacy

The Body problem

While turning the wheel to back out of a parking spot, we heard a loud clunking sound. From that point on, while braking there were loud clunking sounds and the car pulled to the right. We brought it to our mechanic and was informed the front sub frame/ engine cradle, was completey rusted out due   Read details...

The Structure problem

The contact owns a 2014 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, there was a clicking sound coming from underneath the vehicle, and the vehicle swayed slightly before coming to a stop.   Read details...

The Frame And Members problem

The contact owns 2001 Subaru Legacy outback. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number 03v153000 (suspension). However, the remedy failed to correct the failure. The sub frame was found corroded and fractured.   Read details...

The Door problem

Right side door strikers misadjusted causing the door not to close easily. Nlm   Read details...

The Tailgate Hinge problem

Broke tailgate window. Glass shop indicated dealer-only item. Dealer indicated no replacement windows existed in the united states. Dealer also indicated they already had another similar vehicle in their shop that had already been waiting 3 weeks for a window, and they had no idea when one would   Read details...




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