1997 Subaru Legacy power train problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1997 Subaru Legacy — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 subaru legacy. The contact stated that the vehicle became stuck in park. The failure was recurring. The vehicle had been taken to an authorized dealer, who lubricated the automatic transmission shifter but to no avail. The failure recurred each time the vehicle was…”
filed Apr 2, 2014
“While the vehicle was running in the park position, the consumer was unable to shift the gears in any direction. Vehicle was not drivable. *ak the cause was due to poor ground to the shifter solenoid. This would not acuate to allow the shifter in gear. The consumer was told by several mechanics…”
filed Oct 10, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Legacy years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Legacy | 2 | 6% |
| 2020 Legacy | 7 | 6% |
| 2019 Legacy | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Legacy | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 Legacy | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 Legacy | 13 | 9% |
| 2015 Legacy | 15 | 9% |
| 2014 Legacy | 6 | 11% |
| 2013 Legacy | 12 | 18% |
| 2012 Legacy | 34 | 38% |
| 2011 Legacy | 47 | 28% |
| 2010 Legacy | 50 | 33% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Subaru Legacy
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.