Major Problems with 1999 Subaru Legacy Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 1999 Subaru Legacy

1999 Subaru Legacy ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Victims: 2

1999 Subaru Legacy FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Victims: 1

1999 Subaru Legacy ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Victims: 1

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Problems with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION and ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Subaru Legacy owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL i was almost at a dead stop when the car just surged foward once and before i could put the...	12 ~ 32664 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN while slowing vehicle on hills there is a jerking motion which can not be rectified it is engaging into gear.	11 ~ 20384 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC we have had the car inspected and tested twice. subaru says they find no defect with the brakes. we have...	10
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS brakes failed resulting in accident no deployment of both passenger and driver side air bags during collision. nlm...	7
SUSPENSION suspension alignment off and can not be rectified causing vehicle handling problems pulling....	6 ~ 50333 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING repeated cold engine hesitation hazardous when turning onto busy street....	5 ~ 8000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dt*: the contact stated the check engine light is constantly illuminated. the vehicle was taken to dealer for diagnostic test...	4 ~ 147696 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING engine failure due to cracked #2 piston cross member was mis-manufactured-camber could not be adjusted to spec....	4 ~ 16500 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER check engine light remains on - it therefore gives warning for which no detectable cause can be found. subaru of...	4 ~ 14625 miles
AIR BAGS on 3/12/99 @ 0330 said vehicle was eastbound on i-70 and 3rd in topeka kansas. the vehicle hit a patch...	4 ~ 38784 miles
POWER TRAIN consumer test drove vehicle and ended up skidding into a ditch due to design of the all wheel drive with	4 ~ 58925 miles
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving in snowy and cold conditions braking system malfunctioned at low speed causing brake pedal to go to the...	3
TIRES car has pulled to the right since purchase. purchased vehicle late sept. 1998. ac did not work very well but...	3
CHILD SEAT the design of the rear center seatbelt conflicts with the proper installation of many carseat designs. to date we have...	3
ENGINE started noticing a problem when coming down a long steep hill with extensive shuddering when braking. when i got into...	2 ~ 158000 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES while driving 70 mph left passenger's side tire blew out causing tread separation. the consumer managed to pull over to...	2
EQUIPMENT i have a 1999 subaru legacy wagon with 4 wheel disc brakes and 15 inch wheels. every time the front...	2
SEAT BELTS my husband and i just returned from a child safety seat inspection. we have a 1999 subaru legacy. we had...	2
STEERING vehicle has had continued steering and alignment problems causing difficulty handling. mjs...	2
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS i was test driving the car. i made a left turn on a gravel road. i expected the front wheels...	2
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES with no prior warning at approx 90km/h or 55 mph south bound on hwy-11 near orillia on canada. the hood...	1 ~ 107385 miles
HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE with no prior warning at approx 90km/h or 55 mph south bound on hwy-11 near orillia on canada. the hood...	1 ~ 107385 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM hesitation surging and bucking at mid-range engine rpms. this has been a recurrent problem despite replacement of the throttle position	1 ~ 101000 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i recently bought a used 1999 subaru legacy wagon. the previous owner told me there was an oil leak that...	1
COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > FRONT tl*the contact owns a 1999 subaru outback. while backing out of the driveway at approximately 5 mph the contact heard...	1 ~ 160000 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION tl*the contact owns a 1999 subaru legacy. the contact was concerned that his vehicle may experience the failure mentioned in...	1
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the speedometer and odometer started working intermittently about four month ago. the dealer says the speedometer will have to...	1 ~ 109000 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING car overheated randomly. have replaced radiator water pump 3 thermostats head gaskets and had heads machined at shop. still overheated...	1
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES hood striker came loose from hood. hood came open while driving on freeway. crashing into windshield and causing an automobile	1 ~ 66644 miles
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE engine warning light came on. dealer did analysis and states that fuel filler 'pipe' is corroded and needs to be	1 ~ 66800 miles
OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL > OTHER > EQUIPMENT recently acquired a 1999 suburu legacy brighton in excellent condition. was informed by seller that the owner's manual was never...	1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i have a 1999 subaru legacy wagon with 4 wheel disc brakes and 15 inch wheels. every time the front...	1
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN vehicle has a manual transmission. when driving in 5th gear transmission will "drop" out of gear without warning. *ak the...	1 ~ 77000 miles
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE complained several times to dealer that car had no power poor gas mileage hesitation upon starting out motor fell apart...	1 ~ 66000 miles
ROOF AND PILLARS > BODY > STRUCTURE complained several times to dealer that car had no power poor gas mileage hesitation upon starting out motor fell apart...	1 ~ 66000 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN problems with vehicle's clutch.mr clutch was replaced on three separate occassions due to faulty vehicle. cb ...	1 ~ 37000 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving at highway speeds there was a loud noise then the vehicle stalled out almost causing an accident. the	1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING park lights stay illuminated when vehicle is shuts off. dealer has been notified. please provide additional information.*ak...	1
SEATS when driving pressed on brakes and very abruptly engine downshifted. also when stopping abruptly consumer lurched forward in seat. contact	1
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE front bumper skirt catches on parking space blocks at the head of parking spaces. this has pulled the bumper off...	1
STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER fuel warning light has never worked according to manufacturer's specifications which is with 2.5 gallons remaining in the tank. typically...	1
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brakes failed resulting in accident no deployment of both passenger and driver side air bags during collision. nlm...	1
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE engine failure due to cracked #2 piston cross member was mis-manufactured-camber could not be adjusted to spec....	1
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY windshield experiences a problem with a unknown coasting causing poor visibility when defogger isused especially at night. dealer notified and	1
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT car has pulled to the right since purchase. purchased vehicle late sept. 1998. ac did not work very well but...	1
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN when letting off or stepping on gas pedal vehicle will begin to jerk due to excessive play in front axle.	1
SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING brake light switch has a crack on one side and clip is broken on clip housing wire tie is holding	1

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