1998 Subaru Legacy brakes problems

Filed Mar 29, 2022 · Brakes · 307,000 miles · WA

The contact owns a 1998 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, there was a delayed failure in the braking system. The contact notified the local dealer regarding the failure and related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 99V040000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) for which the vehicle was included. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired due to parts not being available. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 307,000.

Filed Jul 10, 2017 · Brakes, Wheels · 150,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 subaru legacy. While the brake pedal was depressed, the contact stated that the brake pedal felt spongy. The contact heard a rattling noise but could not determine the origin. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the brake discs, brake rotors, and idler arms on both sides of the vehicle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 150,000. Updated 08/24/17*lj the consumer stated the vehicles should not have been sold given it's brake condition. Updated 08/25/2017

Filed Jun 27, 2017 · Brakes · TX

June 26 2017 I went to have my front brake pads replaced, because they felt spongy and difficult to stop the vehicle. The mechanic told me I needed to replace the brake pads, rotors, and outer tie rods on both ends. All these parts were dangerously worn preexisting conditions before I purchased the vehicle in december 2016. The brake repair was done at: 424 west henderson street, cleburne, texas 76033. 817 645 7848. On june 26, 2017 I purchased the vehicle from brad deery honda in iowa used, as is. Since then I have had to have numerous expensive repairs. There should be laws to protect consumers from dealerships that sell vehicles that are unsafe and falling apart, and refusing to help pay repair bills. Used vehicles do not qualify for help under the lemon laws. Please let me know if there is something I can do to get help with my repair bills on my vehicle for unsafe preexisting mechanical conditions. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Nov 2, 2012 · Brakes · 120,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 subaru legacy. The contact stated that while he inspected the vehicle, he noticed that the rear brake lines were corroded due to defective steel metal. The contact believed that if the vehicle was equipped with brake master cylinders for the rear and front, the vehicle could be safer. The vehicle had only one master cylinder for the corroded rear brakes. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 120,000. Updatd12/14/12*lj the consumer stated the problem that there are no brakes on the vehicle when a rea brake like breaks. Updated 12/17/2012

Filed Jan 6, 2010 · Body, Brakes · DC

Defective frame on 1998 subaru legacy. *nj the consumer stated the brakes and tie rods were replaced. And a alignment was done as well. While driving, the vehicle began to make a rumbling sound, as well a stronger pull to the right when braking. The consumer was able to pull over and upon inspecting the vehicle, he noticed the front left cross-member was severed in the center.

Filed Aug 12, 2002 · Brakes · MI

While driving, consumer felt a vibration in the steering wheel, after inspection, consumer found a large amount of brake dust on the right front wheel, one of the caliper pistons was frozen, the brake pad was worn down on one side, however 80 percent was left on the other side.

Filed Aug 20, 2001 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

Brake failed four times.

Filed Jun 22, 2000 · Acceleration, Brakes · ID · crash · 1 injury

This car accelerated suddenly and spontaneously while I was shifting from reverse to drive;the brakes had no effect in slowing the car down and I had to crash into a concrete post to stop the car and avoid hitting other cars and pedestrians. The car is totaled and I am lucky to have survived.

Filed Dec 22, 1999 · Brakes · CO · crash

While driving 50mph had gradually applied the brakes, and ABS brakes locked up when entering ramp exit. Vehicle skidded out of control and hit a concrete wall. Vehicle was declared totaled.

Filed Sep 19, 1999 · Brakes, Engine · OR

Tires lost nearly all air within 2,000 mile of checking;had to replace;they went to steel bar at 18000 miles; fumes inside cabin from purchase of car;fell asleep at wheel sevl times; romania subaru in eugene wouldn't fix on 2 visits;3rd visit, found leak;still have fumes inside cabin and more if window is down on pass side;no one can fix the open window fume problem;inside-found crankcase leaking on exhaust syst;cosmolene overload, but stillhave burning eyes and sore throat;can't find problem;brakes went to floor-replaced master cylinder per recal;windshield from purchase,couldn't see through;bad film;purchased a new one recently;car hesitates and surges forward;subaru says this is normal( dot number: tire size: 185 70 r14 )