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1994 Subaru Legacy Engine problems

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 1994 Subaru Legacy's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 7% of all its complaints, most recently on April 11, 2010. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Engine complaints

Engine & cooling

I will be accelerating at any mph and the car will suddenly turn itself off. The battery is still powering the car (radio playing, lights on), but the engine will be completely stopped. Steering and brakes will both lock and require muscling in order to get to the roadside and stop the car. This has occurred 4 times since the date given (6/09). The first time was on the interstate and was a very close call. *Tr

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10324972
Engine & coolingElectrical system

Tl*the contact owns a 1994 subaru legacy. The contact stated that the odometer stopped working for approximately one year. The vehicle was also leaking exhaust fumes, which caused her to have headaches. While driving approximately 25 mph in dry weather, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to pull over without crashing. The dealer has been notified. The current and failure mileages were 142,000. Updated 02-14-08. *Kb the consumer stated have since sold the vehicle to d auto 214-629-0941 but wishes to pursue health damage in respiratory and mental anguish. Updated 02/14/08 *tr

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Electrical systemNHTSA 10215206
SteeringEngine & cooling

While driving about any mph vehicle would stall without prior warning, and there was a loss of steering. This would happen more often in cold wheather.*Ak

Filed Incident Steering · Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 863018
Engine & cooling

MOTOR DRIVE BELT FAILED.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 534475

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