1997 Subaru Legacy Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 139 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 225,812miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the wheels of the 1997 Subaru Legacy, 2% of the 139 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 225,812 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1997 Subaru Legacy outback. Came out to my parked vehicle with the right front tire flat due to part of the suspension spring being snapped and sticking into inside of the tire. Spring was intact when I parked it. Frightening to think if that had happened while driving on the highway of which I was the day before this happened.”
NHTSA complaint #11013111, filed 2017-08, 225,812 miles“Engine was knocking and making a ticking noise, brakes were making a squeak/ loud noise, dealership is aware of problem. Consumer stated that the vehicle pulls to the right and steering wheel wobbles, also rim was replaced due to it being bent.”
NHTSA complaint #899069, filed 2001-11“Consumer states while driving at 55 MPH the left rear wheel stud broke and the tire fell off and the consumer could not control the vehicle, this is the third time the vehicle has had this problem. Contacted dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #8014727, filed 2002-07Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 6% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 2 | 2% |
| 2016 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 5% |
| 2007 | 2 | 6% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 6 | 3% |
| 2003 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 | 1 | 2% |
| 2001 | 3 | 4% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 2 | 2% |
| 1997 | 3 | 2% |
| 1995 | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1997 Subaru Legacy
31 complaintsBrakes
27 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Subaru Legacy
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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