While driving 65mph, warning indicator light on dashboard illuminated and windshield wipers came on. When vehicle was pulled over smoke came from under dashboard. Electrical system was burned; 90 percent of dashlights, headlights, computers, etc, was affected. Dealer was notified. *ak consumer states that the alternator surged burning out all electrical components including the battery, radio, fuse box, all bulbs in the dash, burned out ABS and transmission computers, speedometer, windshield wiper motor, keyless entry, temperature gauge and heater control.
1996 Subaru Legacy: ABS light or ABS activating
8 of the 123 complaints about the 1996 Subaru Legacy describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
When changing lane, car malfunctioned. Car lurched to right, then left, then fishtailed across 3 lanes of superhighway. Total loss of control. Car unresponsive to driver's commands. Fishtailed across 3 lanes. Abs brakes applied appropriately ... Car skidded diagonally. Car skidded into back of an SUV then into axle of 18-wheeler. Car totalled. Destruction of left front end, driver's side front wheel, windshield, drivers window, dash, steering column. Airbags deployed. Mirror flew into driver's head. Seat pushed back and bent.
When applying the ABS brakes in cold weather conditions pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, cause unknown.
Abs does not seem to slow or stop vehicle quick enough, in emergency situation.
Had ABS braking failure during extreme adverse conditions, it was rainy/snowy weather.. The system seems to work, but can feel pulsation. Stopping distance is further than normal.
Abs brake failure.
The ABS brakes do not perform well in snow and ice. While applying brakes in these road conditons, vehcile will not stop. Dealer noted that vehicle is operating to specs.
Owner has ABS brakes, he states that his ABS system does not work well in wet or icy wheather, this mostly occurs in the winter time, ABS failed, resulting in an accident. Cannot find anything wrong with vehicle.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1996 Subaru Legacy abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1996 Subaru Legacy?
8 of 123 owner complaints about the 1996 Subaru Legacy (7%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Subaru Legacy?
There are 0 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Subaru Legacy
Stalling 11Check engine light 6Fire or smoke 6No deployment 5
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