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77 reports100,331 miles · Jun 2, 2010
TiresCrashFire
BLOW OUT WITH COMPLETE DETACHMENT OF TIRE TREAD FROM WHEEL AT 50 MPH; CAR CRASHED INTO STONE WALL; AIR BAGS DEPLOYED; FIRE IN FORWARD PART OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT PUT OUT BY FIRE COMPANY; FIRE COMPANY COMMENT THAT LOOKED LIKE TIRE FAILURE; TIRES HAD ONLY ~2000 MILES ON THEM; NO INJURIES; ONLY ONE CAR INVOLVED; POLICE FILED A REPOR…
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BLOW OUT WITH COMPLETE DETACHMENT OF TIRE TREAD FROM WHEEL AT 50 MPH; CAR CRASHED INTO STONE WALL; AIR BAGS DEPLOYED; FIRE IN FORWARD PART OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT PUT OUT BY FIRE COMPANY; FIRE COMPANY COMMENT THAT LOOKED LIKE TIRE FAILURE; TIRES HAD ONLY ~2000 MILES ON THEM; NO INJURIES; ONLY ONE CAR INVOLVED; POLICE FILED A REPORT; CAR IS A TOTAL LOSS; I HAVE THE TIRE TREAD WHICH DETACHED FROM THE WHEEL AND IS A COMPLETE, SINGLE CIRCULAR PIECE; ABOUT 1 INCH OF TIRE RUBBER REMAINED ATTACHED TO EACH RIM OF THE WHEEL. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10334348
105,000 miles · Feb 16, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON A COLD START, WITH THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT OR BELOW FREEZING (32F), THE 3RD TIME I PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL, IT WILL NOT GO DOWN. THERE IS A HARD STOP AND THE BRAKES DO NOT ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE, IF IN MOTION, WILL NOT STOP. REPEATED PUMPING OF THE BRAKE PEDAL EVENTUALLY FREES UP THE BRAKE PEDAL AND BRAKING FUNCTION IS RESTOR…
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ON A COLD START, WITH THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT OR BELOW FREEZING (32F), THE 3RD TIME I PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL, IT WILL NOT GO DOWN. THERE IS A HARD STOP AND THE BRAKES DO NOT ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE, IF IN MOTION, WILL NOT STOP. REPEATED PUMPING OF THE BRAKE PEDAL EVENTUALLY FREES UP THE BRAKE PEDAL AND BRAKING FUNCTION IS RESTORED. NOTICE A DISTINCT REVVING OF THE ENGINE WHEN THE PROBLEM IS REMEDIED. THIS IS A REPEATABLE PROBLEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10310827
130,000 miles · Jan 19, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline
WE STARTED TO EXPERIENCE GASOLINE FUMES IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF THE CAR. OUR DEALERS SERVICE DEPARTMENT DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL LINE WAS LEAKING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. WHILE NO DAMAGE OF WHICH WE ARE AWARE HAS OCCURRED TO THE CAR, IT WOULD APPEAR THAT A HIGH RISK OF FIRE WAS PRESENT (OR WOULD BECOME PRESENT) WITHOU…
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WE STARTED TO EXPERIENCE GASOLINE FUMES IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF THE CAR. OUR DEALERS SERVICE DEPARTMENT DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL LINE WAS LEAKING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. WHILE NO DAMAGE OF WHICH WE ARE AWARE HAS OCCURRED TO THE CAR, IT WOULD APPEAR THAT A HIGH RISK OF FIRE WAS PRESENT (OR WOULD BECOME PRESENT) WITHOUT REPLACEMENT OF THIS PART (WHICH TYPICALLY WOULD LAST THE "LIFETIME" OF THE CAR). COST OF REPAIR: $355.15. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10300293
62,540 miles · Jan 26, 2009
Suspension
1. DRIVING CAR OVER SPEED BUMP AT POSTED SPEED LIMIT 2. FAILURE: FRONT SWAY BAR BROKE AT BOTH THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE OF CAR AT THE FRAME BUSHINGS BETWEEN WHEEL AND BODY FRAME. 3. NEW SWAY BAR, LINKERS AND BUSHINGS ARE REQUIRED - REPAIR HAS YET TO BE DONE AS IT BROKE YESTERDAY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10256307
106,000 miles · Jan 6, 2009
Fuel System, Gasoline
2001 SUBARU LEGACY WAGON EMITS GAS SMELL INTO CABIN ON START UP IN COLD WEATHER MONTHS. ALTHOUGH NUMEROUS OWNERS COMPLAIN WITH REGARD TO THIS ISSUE VIA INTERNET, SUBARU HAS YET TO ISSUE A TSB. THIS IS A DANGEROUS CONDITION THAT SUBARU SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO FIX FREE OF CHARGE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10253976
54,000 miles · Dec 17, 2008
Fuel System, Gasoline
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 SUBARU LEGACY. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IDLING WITH THE FAN BLOWER/VENT ACTIVATED, THE CONTACT SMELLS A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE. HE IS IN THE PROCESS OF HAVING THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V3…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 SUBARU LEGACY. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IDLING WITH THE FAN BLOWER/VENT ACTIVATED, THE CONTACT SMELLS A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE. HE IS IN THE PROCESS OF HAVING THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V393000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS). THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 54,000.
NHTSA ODI #10252088
68,469 miles · Jul 15, 2008
Suspension
ON A 2001 SUBARU LEGACY, THE SEALED FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND HUBS HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 68,000 MILES. SEALED WHEEL BEARINGS SHOULD LAST MUCH LONGER. I HAVE READ THAT OTHERS HAVE ALSO RUN IN PROBLEMS WITH SEALED WHEEL BEARINGS ON OTHER YEARS AND MODELS OF SUBARU. I SUSPECT A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10234481
20,000 miles · Dec 6, 2007
Fuel System, GasolineFuel System, Other
I HAVE A SUBARU LEGACY GT. EVERY TIME THE TEMPERATE GETS TO ABOUT 20 DEGREES OR COLDER, THE ENGINE EMITS A STRONG RAW FUEL SMELL INTO THE CABIN. THE CAR HAS DONE SO ALMOST CONSTANTLY SINCE PURCHASE, HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE FOR THE PROBLEM (ATTRIBUTED TO A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL LINES) AND HAS BEEN THE SUBJECT OF A PRIOR NHTSA …
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I HAVE A SUBARU LEGACY GT. EVERY TIME THE TEMPERATE GETS TO ABOUT 20 DEGREES OR COLDER, THE ENGINE EMITS A STRONG RAW FUEL SMELL INTO THE CABIN. THE CAR HAS DONE SO ALMOST CONSTANTLY SINCE PURCHASE, HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE FOR THE PROBLEM (ATTRIBUTED TO A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL LINES) AND HAS BEEN THE SUBJECT OF A PRIOR NHTSA COMPLAINT. CARS MANUFACTURER AROUND THE DATE OF MINE HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT MY CAR WAS NOT INCLUDED. TODAY WAS THE FIRST DAY BELOW 20 DEGREES IN SEVERAL MONTHS AND THE FUEL SMELL REAPPEARED. CAR NOW NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED AGAIN FOR THIS PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE SIMPLY CANNOT BE DRIVEN IN EXTREMELY COLD WEATHER AS IT IS A HEALTH HAZARD TO BREATHE THESE FUMES, AS WELL AS A FIRE DANGER. A SEARCH OF THE INTERNET REVEALS A NUMBER OF OTHER OWNERS WITH THE EXACT SAME COMPLAINT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10211012
59,193 miles · Sep 5, 2007
Suspension
WHEEL BEARING FAILURE AT 59,000 MILES
NHTSA ODI #10201949
34,000 miles · Jul 20, 2007
Power Train
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUAL CLUTCH ASSEMBLY FAILED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH IN HIGH TEMPERATURE CLIMATE. THERE HAVE BEEN THREE FAILURES, ONE OF WHICH THE CONTACT WAS ALMOST INVOLVED IN A CRASH. AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE, TWO PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. SUBARU SUGGESTED THAT THE CONTACT…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUAL CLUTCH ASSEMBLY FAILED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH IN HIGH TEMPERATURE CLIMATE. THERE HAVE BEEN THREE FAILURES, ONE OF WHICH THE CONTACT WAS ALMOST INVOLVED IN A CRASH. AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE, TWO PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. SUBARU SUGGESTED THAT THE CONTACT REPLACE A THIRD PART TO AVOID ANOTHER FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 42,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,000.
NHTSA ODI #10197062
Official recalls
7Mar 16, 2004
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER SEDANS, WAGONS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE COULD COME OUT OF ITS TRACK ON THE CRUISE CONTROL LEVER AND LODGE ON THE CONTROL LEVER TAB WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE THROTTLE WILL NOT RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION AND WILL REMAIN IN AN OPEN POSITION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, THE DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CRUISE CONTROL CABLE RETAINING CLIP TO THE CRUISE CONTROL LEVER TAB ON THE THROTTLE SHAFT IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE FROM COMING OUT OF ITS TRACK. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.
Apr 22, 2003
THIS RECALL APPLIES TO CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. CERTAIN REAR SUSPENSION SUBFRAME COMPONENTS WERE PRODUCED WITH POOR PAINT QUALITY WHICH, AFTER CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO CORROSIVE ROAD SALTS FOR A PERIOD OF SEVERAL YEARS, COULD RESULT IN RUST-OUT OF THE COMPONENT AND POSSIBLE BREAKAGE OF THE SUBFRAME.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF SUCH BREAKAGE OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED, CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE AFFECTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL CLEAN AND RUST-PROOF THE REAR SUSPENSION SUBFRAME. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 14, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.
Oct 30, 2002
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION PARKING ROD. WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER IS PLACED IN THE "P" (PARK) POSITION, THE TRANSMISSION PARK MECHANISM, THAT IS INTENDED TO HOLD YOUR VEHICLE, MAY NOT ENGAGE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE VEHICLE COULD THEN MOVE/ROLL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING ROD ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION JANUARY 8, 2003. AN INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE SENT DURING NOVEMBER 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.
Feb 7, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUALLY-ADJUSTABLE (NON-POWERED) SEATS. CERTAIN INNER FRONT SLIDE RAIL LATCH MECHANISMS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY WELDED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF AN INNER SLIDE RAIL LATCH MECHANISM BREAKS DUE TO IMPROPER WELDING, FORWARD AND REARWARD SEAT ADJUSTMENT WILL NO LONGER BE POSSIBLE. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SLIDE RAILS COULD BREAK, EXPOSING THE OCCUPANT TO A RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ONE OR BOTH FRONT SEAT INNER SLIDE RAILS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 30, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.
Nov 21, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A CASTING FLAW IN THE RIGHT FRONT BEARING HOUSING COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING IF THE CASTING FLAW SHOULD EXIST IN THE TIE-ROD ARM.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CASTING FLAW COULD CAUSE GREASE LEAKAGE, FRONT WHEEL BEARING FAILURE DUE TO LOSS OF GREASE, OR LOSS OF STEERING DUE TO TIE-ROD END SEPARATION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FRONT BEARING HOUSINGS WITH A LOT NUMBER OF OF15.
Nov 21, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. INCORRECT BEIGE REAR CENTER SEAT BELT WEBBING WAS INSTALLED. THE BELT LENGTH IS TOO SHORT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE SEAT OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL BEIGE COLORED REAR CENTER LAP/SHOULDER BELTS WITH LOT NUMBER 0171.
Nov 21, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. POSSIBLE FUEL LEAKAGE OF UNDER-HOOD FUEL HOSES AT LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES (-40 DEGREES C) ONCE THE FUEL HOSES AGE AND BECOME LESS FLEXIBLE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR UNDER-HOOD FUEL HOSES WITH LOT NUMBERS 0804 AND 0806 AND ALL FUEL HOSES WITH THOSE NUMBERS WILL BE REPLACED.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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