1996 Subaru Legacy electrical problems

Filed Aug 7, 2010 · Electrical · CO

1996 suburu legacy shuts down all electrical system. Purchased in utah drove to denver area. Went to dmv to register then car quit. Rests a while then starts.

Filed Jul 15, 2005 · Electrical, Lights · NY

Request for reimbursement regarding the repair of the 1996 subaru legacy driver's side front spring.*mr during a routine inspection, it was discovered that the spring on the left front of the consumers vehicle had failed for the second time. When the original spring failed the first time, it caused damaged to the tire and the spare tire. The ignition wire were worn, the headlight bulb was replaced.

Filed Aug 17, 2004 · Electrical · NY

While driving the battery warning light came on followed by engine stalling. Vehicle was towed to a service station , who indicated that this occurred because of alternator failure. The alternator and battery were replaced. The failure recurred. An alternator recall 00i002000 was issued, but this vehicle was not included due to VIN.

Filed Jun 30, 2003 · Electrical, Engine · 75,000 miles · OH

I have a 1996 subaru legacy l with an intermittent engine miss with a p0304 (miss in cylinder 4) code. Most of the time it runs fine but when it misses, it is very violent. It seems to resonate. Changing speed usually makes it go away. When it first started, it only occurred once a month. Over the past year, and after several mechanics visits, it now occurs nearly every trip.I have replaced spark plugs (yes ngk), spark plug wires (subaru original equipment), gas filter, air filter, coil, pcv valve, knock sensor, cam and crankshaft sensors. The injectors have been swapped between cylinders. I have been to an independent mechanic twice. On the second trip he gave up and advised I go to a subaru dealer. After two visits to the subaru dealer, I've spent several hundred additional dollars and still have the problem. They replaced plugs, knock, cam, and crankshaft sensors.doesn't subaru have diagnostics to identify what this problem is. I took the car to them with the expectation that they could identify what is wrong instead of just replacing highly suspect parts. They don't seem to be doing any better than I have done on my own.*ak I've seen others post problems here and at edmunds with driveability issues. I've never seen a posting that indicated it was actually solved. Surely subaru knows about this problem and has a fix. It has gone from an annoyance to a safety issue. Does anyone have any suggestions? Are some subarus just lemons?

Filed May 7, 2003 · Electrical · MO

While driving vehicle shut down. The dealer indicated that the alternator was bad and stated that it was recalled for legacy models but not gt legacy models.

Filed Aug 1, 2002 · Electrical, Engine · 53,869 miles · MN

While driving engine stalled, lost all power.battery acid was leaking from battery cap. Alternator failed which melted fuse box. Battery lost all charging capacity. Dealer contacted. Over a $1000.00 in repairs. *ak

Filed May 31, 2002 · Electrical · PA · fire

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.

Filed Mar 6, 2002 · Electrical, Engine · FL

Car wouldn't start after warm. Took 6 times to get it corrected. Also, has had three oil leaks in 6 years.

Filed Sep 28, 2001 · Electrical · VA

Battery blew up. Started car and loud explosion and smoke came from under the hood. All the tops off the battery cells were off and the housing cracked.

Filed Feb 9, 2001 · Electrical · CA · fire

Consumer was on there way back from a triple traveling down a snake road. Another vehicle pulled up beside him and yelled vehicle was on fire. Consumer pulled over, got out with the children. Flames were bursting from rear of vehicle near fuel tank. Towed to the dealer, they couldn't determine cause.