Brakes are not stopping vehicle. It has to be stopped by taking the brakes off the ABS system.dealer was contacted and stated there was nothing they could do.
1997 Subaru Legacy: ABS light or ABS activating
6 of the 139 complaints about the 1997 Subaru Legacy describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
Abs brakes replaced three times.
Abs failed.
Computer malfuncition on three different occasions, last incident resulting in vehicle collision due to loss of ABS and control of vehicle.
While driving, at approx 65mph, experienced. Abs failure when attempting to disengage cruise control by appyling brakes there was no response, subsequently when applied more pressure to brake pedal, wheels locked, causing vehicle to hit barrier.
While driving on a rocky surface the ABS brakes did not lock. Please describe.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1997 Subaru Legacy abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1997 Subaru Legacy?
6 of 139 owner complaints about the 1997 Subaru Legacy (4%) 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 1997 Subaru Legacy?
There are 0 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Subaru Legacy
Check engine light 6Fuel leak 6Overheating 6Sudden acceleration 6Engine failure 5Loss of power 5
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