Vehicle engine is leaking oil. *mr the oil leaked from the oil pump seal and also from the rear separator plate that could start a fire. The consumer found two other owners with the exact same problem. Scc
1997 Subaru Legacy engine complaints
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Vehicle has been looked at during a period of time and mechanic found several problems. Radiator and head gaskets were replaced. Oil was leaking from the motor, and the axle on the passenger side had gone bad.
Front oil seal in motor failed causing oil leak onto exhaust dealer said is normal wear e/mailed manufacture with no response.front oil seal should not be a normal maintaince item.leked onto exhaust possible fire hazard,also caused water pump failure.repair was on 7/22 e/mailed subrau 7/23 recived no response
This appears to be a very common problem with this motor. Oil can leak so bad it will hit hot exhaust and possibly start a fire.
Oil leak from crank case seal drips back onto exhust manafold during normal driving. Once car has stopped and is at idle the oil burns off the manafold and large amounts of smoke pour from under the hood and under the car. If ventilation system left on then smoke enters the passenger compartment. Number 2: the car shudders when turns left or right at low speeds (5mph). Number 3: the metal guides for the side window (drivers side) have scratched the glass and it can't be repaired must replace. Number 4: car started to sputter or miss after 61000 miles. It occurs only after the engine warms up.
While driving, vehicle completely shuts down without warning, cause unknown. Malfunction could possibly be occurring within speedodmeter. *ak consumer stated the dealer found the source of the problem was actually the cause of the vehicle shutting down.
Intermittent severe hesitation - has become safety issue when sudden power loss occurs in traffic under acceleration.
Engine was knocking and making a ticking noise, brakes were making a squeak/ loud noise, dealership is aware of problem. *ak consumer stated that the vehicle pulls to the right and steering wheel wobbles, also rim was replaced due to it being bent.
Front crank seal is leaking oil onto exhaust system. *ak consumer states the fornt crack seal where the oil pump meets the engine block fails at regular intervals, when this seal leaks oil drips onto the exhaust and smokes.
Crank seal leak is a fire risk. Oil drips along oil pan and onto y section of exhaust where it burns. This is a common problem with subarus with 50k miles. Although torque converter bind is not directly a safety issue, it is too common among subarus with > 50k miles.
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During routine oil change mechanic noticed crankcase leak. Went to dealer who told consumer all 3 of their vehicles do that, seemed like a design flaw. *ak a crankcase seal failed causing crankcase leak.
I was told that there was a water pump leaking problem. So they changed it about 5000 mils later I have an over heating problem. Now they tell me I might have a cracked head or a cracked head gasket.but they cant tell evan after the test.now they want to go in.
Bolt on the idler arm snapped, causing the timing chain to drop, and resulting in a bent engine valve. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
The scratch on the glass is on both drivers side and passenger side. I was told it is from the inner door metal rubbing against the glass when windows go up and or down. The mark on the glass is about and inch wide and deep enough that it will not come off. The check engine light came on during the drive home from the lot. The cause according to the dealer was that the cam belt slipped off by one tooth. The rear wheel bearings are needing to be replaced under normal driving conditions. There is no abnormal wear and considering the low 53,000 miles - this should not need to be done. Car when cold idles rough, heat sheild rattles, dash lights in center console not working, extream corrosion under car effecting suspension and making noise when turning wheel right or left.
Engine running very rough. Vehicle stalls out after going 20mph. Intermittent problem. Been to dealer 9 times for problem. Check engine comes on & only warning given.
Engine problem 1. After each oil change, engine shows severe hesitation during acceleration at RPM's below 2500 (feels like late ignition timing), which results in loss of power - dangerous when merging into traffic. When RPM's reach 2500, the power returns to normal, and the car starts accelerating much faster, creating a possibility of running into a car in front. This behavior gradually disappears over the next 1500 miles and reappears again after the next oil change. Subaru dealers do not admit any problem. Engine problem 2. When cruising in neutral (standard 5-speed transmission), the RPM stay around 1200 - 1500 in most cases (~95%). They fall to normal 800 only after full stop. In other 5% of situations they fall to normal as you would expect them to. Again, subaru dealers do not admit any problem.
Alternator belt snapped, causing battery and brake warning light to come on and hard to steer.
Crunching noise in front end suspension area prior to recall notice.
Brakes experience extended stopping distance causing loss of control.
Defective engine valves/pistons, causing total engine failure.
Engine surges erratically when vehicle is stopped. Rpm goes suddenly from approximately 600 to 1,100, lunging the vehicle unexpectedly forward.
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