Suspension Problems of Subaru Legacy - part 2

Vehicle vibrates and pulsates every time you apply the brakes while driving at speeds above 50 mph- vibrations are felt throughout the vehicle and the steering wheel. On March 11th; Subaru dealership technicians took a look at the problem and drove the vehicle and confirmed the steering wheel vibrations while braking on speeds above 50 mph, they also found all brakes at 7mm and front rotors with added material to it measuring above 0. 0008" - technicians recommended a simple resurface of rotors (charged at owners expense) or to wait until the condition worsen ??? (affecting other suspension, steering or brakes components) in order to repair the vehicle using the warranty. Currently my car has 22,345 and it already continues to pulsate every time I apply the brakes at speeds well above 50 mph. Nothing was say about the brake pads conditions or quality. I did noted on many Subaru forums online that many Subaru owners have experience this issue but it seems that no one has reported such issues to the NHTSA.

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The contact owns a 2000 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that the rear suspension was completely rusted. The dealer stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA recall campaign id number: 03v153000 (suspension), but the manufacturer stated that they would not repair the vehicle under the recall because of the mileage. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 181,000.

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Rear subframe rusted and broken a part - dealer deemed car unsafe to drive.

Tl- the contact owns a 2000 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that after taking the vehicle to the dealer for routine maintenance, he was informed that the sub frame was completely rusted and needed to be replaced. He was also informed that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign id number 03v153000 (suspension:rear) however, the repair did not prevent the rust. The vehicle was repaired for the sub frame due to the severity of the corrosion. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were approximately 72,204. Kmj.

When driving over even the slightest rough road, not potholes or large bumps, but surfaces that seem to be just rough or slightly rippled maybe, it varies from different surfaces, the struts shake and cause a loud vibrating noise as if they are loose. I have experienced this in other cars and the problem was a broken strut mount. When replaced it was fixed . I can't get the Subaru mechanics to experience this while they drive the car. I have been told the struts mounts have been checked and are tight. However I believe they may still be cracked or broken in some way. Simply putting a wrench on them and finding them tight will not reveal a broken strut mount this problem has been ongoing for about 4 years of the 6 years we have owned the car. Lately it has begun to sort of drift and steering is very sensitive at high speed. Current mileage is 54,000 at 6 years.

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Our 2006 Legacy outback was our 4th family Subaru, and was recently purchased used. I'm a driver with over 48 years of accident-free experience in new england and the northern us, traveling on personal and business trips during all types of severe winter driving conditions. While driving on a two-lane state road, light snow had just begun. Speed limit (50) and just developing conditions warranted no special concerns, however once or twice the back end felt as though wind was affecting travel (there was no wind), I slowed to 30-35 mph although snow still hadn't covered the road. Minutes later while on a straight-away with oncoming traffic approaching at a distance, the front end began drifting into the other lane. Without braking or any significant change in acceleration, I slowly corrected and the car began to come back to the right, however as I straightened the wheel, the car began pushing hard to the right, and would not respond to my counter steering. The car went off the road and struck a tree near the shoulder of the road. Now I can understand the car drifting to the right after my initial correction, since the road was crowned in the center and the road had snow on it. However, I didn't understand why the car had drifted to the left initially. It was a straight-away, I was steering straight so it wasn't a case of under-steer, and the peculiar thing was that at the time it felt as though the rear end was pushing me out of my lane. None of this made any sense until after the accident when we began researching and learned of similar reports described as 'ghost walking'. The initial experience of the 'wind' sensation wiggling the back end, and the inexplicable 'push' from the rear right seemed to fit well with the experiences of others. One other note, between our two dogs and some luggage, we did have about 250 lbs loaded from the rear seats to the storage area.

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2011 Subaru Legacy. Consumer states vehicle has a flaw of wandering when driven on highways at speeds above 60 mph the consumer stated when driving at speeds of 45 mph or less, the steering was fine, although it was considerably stiffer. In the lower speed range, the dead-band on the steering wheel was near zero. However, at highway speeds the dead-band approached 1 inch. The dead-band seemed to be what caused the vehicle to wander continuously from one side of the lane to the other. The wandering only occurred on a straight well used highway. On curves, there was no wandering because the steering wheel was at the edge of the dead-band. The consumer returned the vehicle to the dealer twice. The first time. The wheels were aligned, which did not solve the problem. On the second visit, the shop could not reproduce the problem because there was no straight worn highways close by. The dealer performed a four wheel alignment on the vehicle. The consumer continued to experience the wandering problem. Updated 12/19/12.

At highway speeds going around turns steering is very loose, car to wonder and not maintain track causing you to jerk the wheel to currect. .

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the vehicle became difficult to keep aligned, causing it to veer from left to right. The contact also stated that when attempting a turn in either direction, the steering wheel would seize and would not return to the default position once the turn was completed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer multiple times for the failure and was test driven by a technician, who stated that there was no failure present within the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 1,000 and the current mileage was 7,601. Mah.

Many of the Subaru vehicles are being recalled because of the front suspension - arm control - and I feel my vehicle should be included in this recall and it is not. It is a defect in so many of their vehicles. What can I do to have Subaru reimburse me for this defect? thank you for your help.

When traveling at 60 + mph the vehicle feels unstable and tends to "float" in the lane. Tire pressure in according to the book. The car tracks normally at slower speeds. The car is 5 mo old and gas 8k miles.

Front axle failure, right axle broke and both had to be replaced as the left was close to failing.

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This car was "inspected" on July 25, 2011 at affordable auto glass, 806 elm street, west springfield, MA (massachusetts inspection station pb 024377). Upon purchasing this car in October, 2011, I attempted to get a ri inspection sticker for it when registering it in ri. It failed on several counts (bald tires, bad rear brakes, 2 bad front axles). I would like this station investigated to find out how this car could have passed a mass inspection only 3 months before I bought it. In addition to the failed items, one front brake caliper was frozen and the bracket holding the other front brake caliper was broken.

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Steering column and seat vibrates at speeds greater than 60 miles/hour.

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The contact owns a 2011 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that the vehicle would become extremely hard to control when driving in heavy winds or when a heavy vehicle would pass. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer discovered that the right rear found to be slightly out of alignment. The dealer performed an alignment and the contact stated that the repair partially corrected the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that all of the 2011 Subaru Legacy vehicles rode the same in heavy winds due to the vehicle design. In addition, the contact stated that when the steering wheel was moved one inch in either direction, the engine rpms would increase excessively and the vehicle would roll forward independently. The dealer advised that the software in the pcm was the cause of the failure but could not be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 15,000.

While driving on the highway at 60+ mph the vehicle exhibits a severe "sway" or pull from side to side. The severity of the swaying increases with speed, the driver has to "fight" the steering wheel to keep the vehicle centered in its lane. The sway/pull has been present since the first highway trip at about 1000 miles, and is still present after dealer checks and realignments. The swaying can be so severe as to make the driver feel the car is uncontrollable at normal highway speeds. The swaying can be so severe as to cause the vehicle to depart from its lane. The swaying/pulling occurs in all road conditions. Passengers in the vehicle have commented on the swaying, stating they felt "unsafe". Tire pressures have been checked and adjusted to manufacturers specifications before each highway trip. When tested with a chase vehicle the 2nd vehicle did not exhibit these symptoms ruling out road/wind conditions.

At highway cruising speeds of 60-75mph there is a vibration/shake that is felt through the steering wheel. When traveling long distances this vibration causes discomfort to hands/arms. Decreased tire pressure, road force balance, and steering wheel replacement (soa TSB) did not fix. Next step is to replace tires. These are "bandaids" to the problem. Please force a real solution.

2010 Subaru Legacy - has a vibration in steering wheel and in seat - gone back dealership 2 times already, once for a road force balance didn't work, 2nd time new tires, new steering dampener, suspension shim, wheel alignment and still have a vibration. Now their seems to a little play in steering at high speeds on turns since steering dampener was replaced. . There is a TSB about this issue fix from Subaru doesn't seem to work.

2011 Subaru Legacy 2. 5i cvt premium model : at highway cruising speeds of 60+ mph, the vehicle feels "wobbly". The car feels as though it is getting swayed from side to side, even in good road conditions. This feeling is very unsafe. It causes a feeling of loss of control on the vehicle. This happens even though the weather conditions are normal (no excessive winds or cross winds). This seems noticeable to the passengers as well. The swaying happens in right as well as left directions. No amount of steering wheel control seems to counter this. Tire pressures are accurate to specifications and the car is brand new.

Shimmy in steering prevalent at highway speeds, dealer claims to be unaware of any issues in 2010 Legacy models. Affects highway steering.

The steering sway wobble shimmy at highway speeds is still present. With vdc off it is substantially less sway feeling and steering correction. If you drive straight, you will have to continually correct the steering to overcome to above. About 800 miles I now get a vibration you can feel in the steering wheel. It feels unsafe. Other dangerous cvt occurrences are: - in 'd' the car surges occasionally when stopped, like an unintended acceleration surge. Scary, feels like the car is going to take off and feels unsafe. - while driving in cvt manual mode, lets say 2nd gear into a highway exit curve and you let off of the gas pedal, car continues at same speed and rpm!!!!! does not reduce rpm or speed until you hit the brake. Scary if you drive on a straight road and let off of the gas pedal car will reduce rpm and speed. -sometimes if your stopped and go to turn the wheel before you release the brake, engine will raise rpm quite a bit causing surge in power. Scary!.

Defective frame on 1998 Subaru Legacy. The consumer stated the brakes and tie rods were replaced. And a alignment was done as well. While driving, the vehicle began to make a rumbling sound, as well a stronger pull to the right when braking. The consumer was able to pull over and upon inspecting the vehicle, he noticed the front left cross-member was severed in the center.

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The contact owns a 2000 Subaru Legacy. While driving 60 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle and began swerving across the lanes. She exited the freeway and drove to a repair shop. The mechanic stated that the unibar frame above the front tires was rusted through and only the transmission brackets were holding the vehicle together. The mechanic would not repair the vehicle. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that they would pay to move the vehicle from the repair shop, but there was no guarantee that they would pay for the repairs. The contact stated that they would have to declare the vehicle as destroyed. The failure mileage was 136,000.

Engine was knocking and making a ticking noise, brakes were making a squeak/ loud noise, dealership is aware of problem. Consumer stated that the vehicle pulls to the right and steering wheel wobbles, also rim was replaced due to it being bent.

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Car fishtailed out of control.

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Vehicle has had continued steering and alignment problems causing difficulty handling. Mjs.

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Vibration occurring whenever driving and running over bump or rough roa/ while making small turns. Dealer notified and informed consumer that they are aware of problem and have no remedy at this time. Also, dealer replaced steering rack.

Engine failure due to cracked #2 piston; cross member was mis-manufactured-camber could not be adjusted to spec.

Vibration, from initial acceleration to high speed driving.

Vehicle lot balance control during swift steering resulting in collision, violent deployment of air bag resulting in injuries to consumer (forearm and facial).

Recall notice sent for suspension weld work to be completed, however denied due to lack of parts.

Vibration at speeds over 67 mph.

Suspension alignment off and can not be rectified causing vehicle handling problems, pulling.

Vehicle lost control while trying to avoid other vehicle.

While driving at approximately 75 mph driver swerved to the left to avoid hitting a vehicle when dual airbags deployed suddenly without any impact done to vehicle. Due to deployment of airbags ,driver lost control of vehicle, resulting in an accident.