1997 Subaru Legacy problems by component
139 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1997 Subaru Legacy, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 31 | 22% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 27 | 19% | — |
| Electrical System → | 17 | 12% | — |
| Power Train → | 17 | 12% | — |
| Air Bags → | 10 | 7% | — |
| Suspension | 9 | 6% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 6% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | 5% | — |
| Steering | 7 | 5% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 6 | 4% | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 4% | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 3% | — |
| Structure | 4 | 3% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 2% | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 2% | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 2% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1% | — |
| Engine | 1 | 1% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.