Tl* the contact owns a 1991 subaru legacy. The contact was sitting at a traffic stop when he attempted to shift into drive and the gear shifter detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for inspection of the failure. The failure and the current mileage was 123,259.
1991 Subaru Legacy transmission problems
17 complaints (22% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 17
- of this car's complaints
- 22%
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission5
- Manual transmission2
- Driveline: constant velocity joint2
- Driveline2
- Driveline: universal joint1
- Driveline: differential unit1
- Clutch assembly1
- Axle assembly: banjo housing1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
0k-25k
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200k+
Subaru Legacy transmission problems in other years
Related recalls
Power train: manual transmission
- What is wrong
- When the vehicle is driven continuously under extremely cold temperatures (-22 degrees f.) and high humidity weather conditions, the transmission breathing (air) vent can be blocked due to moisture freezing at the oil level gauge. If this occurs, pressure inside the transmission case will increase and push out the rear oil seal, causing transmission oil leakage. The lack of lubrication can burn the internal components of the transmission, cause the transmission to seize and the vehicle to come to a sudden stop.
- Risk
- Sudden stops without prior warning can cause vehicle occupants to be thrown around the vehicle and cause loss of vehicle control which can result in an accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will modify the oil gauge pipe and modify the oil level gauge (dipstick) or replace it, depending on the type of dipstick in the vehicle.
Recall number 94V052000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- Under certain load conditions, the park gear may not disengage immediately when the transmission lever is moved from park to reverse.
- Risk
- Delayed release of transmission from park causes delayedand possibly abrupt vehicle movement that could result in loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.
- Remedy
- Install a modified parking brake pawl to prevent delayed release into reverse gear.
Recall number 91V082000 · Recall details
What 1991 Subaru Legacy owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
After starting vehicle driver put shifter in drive and vehicle took off, driver had no control. As a result, vehicle hit a brick wall before coming to a stop. Upon impact, none of the airbags deployed.
Lock on vehicle doesn't work. Consumer stated that window will be left down in order to get inside of vehicle. Also, gear shift goes up and down.
Vehicle would only move for short distances, then will stop. Consumer feels there's a problem with transmision. Please provide any further information.
There is no power coming from the lighter socket, dealer replaced socket and element.
Engine is too heavy for the transmission, resulting in transmission failure. Consumer has contacted the dealer on a number of occasions. Dealer replaced transmission. Manufacturer aware of problem. Please provide any further details.
No summary
The vehicle was able to be disengaged from park by child resulting in a collision due to a design feature called the (bypass switch).
Transmission problems.
Rear differential failed.
Questions about the 1991 Subaru Legacy transmission
Does the 1991 Subaru Legacy have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 17 complaints about the transmission of the 1991 Subaru Legacy, 22% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1991 Subaru Legacy transmission problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1991 Subaru Legacy transmission?
Yes, 2 recalls: 94V052000, 91V082000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Subaru Legacy have bad transmission?
The Subaru Legacy model years with the most transmission complaints are 2010 (50 complaints), 2011 (47 complaints) and 2012 (34 complaints).
Other 1991 Subaru Legacy problems
Seat belts 19Body 14Locks 14Brakes 11Engine 7Acceleration 6Visibility 6Suspension 5Electrical 3Airbags 2Fuel system 2Lights 2Steering 1Tires 1Wheels 1
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