While driving at 45 MPH the alternator went out, causing the consumer to lose all power. Also, headlights went out, and steering became difficult. Manufacturer denies problem. *ak
1997 Subaru Legacy electrical complaints
Page 2 of 2: complaints 11 to 17 of 17, newest first, as owners wrote them.
Alternator belt snapped, causing battery and brake warning light to come on and hard to steer.
Replaced three alternators,hazard switch shorted draining battery.
Computer failed four times, resulting in two accidents.
Computer malfuncition on three different occasions, last incident resulting in vehicle collision due to loss of ABS and control of vehicle.
Ignitor failed, causing intermittent stalling.
Igniter failed, causing unburned gasoline to flow into catalytic converter.
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