1992 Subaru Legacy problems

Filed Sep 3, 2012 · Fuel system · GA

I bought my youngest son a 1992 subaru legacy station wagon. I went to fill the gas tank and when I got home you could smell gas fumes very strongly and later we could see where it had leaked onto the ground. I asked my oldest son about it since he is a certified mechanic and he was telling me about a recall on that year because of how the company put in the back seat. I contacted my local subaru dealer (kelly cadillac) and they said it was not that year or VIN number and that they could not help me. They acted like if it was not a new vehicle then it did not matter. This is my son's only way to college every day but it worries me whether this car is safe or not.

Filed Jul 27, 2009 · Tires · 124,900 miles · ME

Cracks appear in circumferential sipes after 9,000 miles / 1 yr 10 mo. This occurred in all 4 tires. Snowy northeast climate, properly inflated to 29-30 psi. Similar cracking occurred on identical tire model almost 2 yrs ago (dot # anrbmc112705), also in all 4 tires after 10,000 miles / 2 years. Previous tires, and these tires, were different lots. Bf goodrich traction t/a. No catastrophic failure either time - found on state inspection.

Filed May 24, 2005 · Body, Seat belts · AZ · crash · 2 injuries

1) traveling on I-10 west approaching wilcox, az. Passed up diesel, diesel crossed into lane (possibly due to heavy crosswinds prominent in area), lost control of car and rolled twice off the highway. 2) roof caved in on drivers side, causing a compressing fracture to drivers neck. Driver now paralyzed from neck down. Driver is approximately 5'0 tall so amount of damage done is unacceptable. Car was traveling about 45 MPH when car rolled over (speed lost while trying to gain control of vehicle) 3) vehicle totalled

Filed Aug 17, 2004 · Acceleration · CT

While driving in stop and go traffic and upon putting foot on the clutch and the brakes vehicle surged forward. It felt like the vehicle was trying to push something very heavy out of the way.

Filed Mar 22, 2004 · Transmission · 163,000 miles · VT

While driving 65 MPH transmission failed without warning. As a result vehicle lost power, forcing driver to veer off the road. Dealer stated that transmission breathing vents were blocked due to fluid freezing. A recall 94v052000 was issued,however this vehicle was not included due to VIN.

Filed Jun 19, 2003 · Body · 106,360 miles · OR · crash

The vehicle was involved in accident, consumer took vehicle to be repaired. Dealership presented vehicle repairs as complete, consumer disagreed.*mr rear gate relocated. Switch controlling cargo lamp and status panel did not function. Front bumper was grossly misaligned. Front bumper to right front fender mismatched. Rear wiper pivot cover was missing. Exhaust tips rotated. Bumper reinforcement brackets were missing. Rear tail lamp setting out from body. Gate hinge bolt fell out. Inner skirt was bowed in. Gap in right rear door. Vapor canister in the engine compartment was left loose. Drain hose not connected. Tire under-inflated. Floor datum points left undone. Rear hatch opening weatherstrip was improperly sealed. *tt

Filed May 22, 2003 · Tires · OK

Several tulsa dealers unable/unwilling to repair small nail puncture of ft70c tire. State "this tire not made to be repaired-self sealing" continual loss of air necessitates constant refilling. Previous tire repaired by certified tire service facility showed sidewall separation using acceptable repair equipment. Tire make has been discontinued. Now manufactured under different model designation.

Filed Feb 4, 2003 · Tires · CA

Michelin tires keep blowing out. The sidewalls are separating from the tires. Ph

Filed Feb 15, 2002 · Engine · IN

Engine quits on hills when shifting into a higher gear at about 35 MPH. Engine also quits at about 40 MPH, again when RPM about 3000 on a cold engine.

Filed Nov 2, 2001 · Electrical · PA

In the car's manual and, from what I've heard from talking with friends, there is a fuse under the hood of the car that allows you to switch from 4wd/awd to fwd for towing etc. My car lacks this fuse/holder and if it were to ever be towed the transmission could be damaged. I had a friend look up my VIN to be sure it is applicable for my vehicle and it is.