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1998 Subaru Legacy Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
4%of 114 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1998 Subaru Legacy, 4% of the 114 complaints for this model year.

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.

“Comments from the dealers invoice: 671 miles: checked for oil leak, found fluid leaking from power steering rack. Removed and reinstalled rack assembly.671 miles: I complained about smell in vents. Advised it was power steering fluid leaking onto exhaust. 944miles: oil leaking from engine down onto exhaust. Found leak at top of engine on the right side near rear oil galley plug. Disassemble engine complete down to short block. Replace short block and all necessary gaskets and seals. Reassemble engine. 944 miles: I complained about smell in vents. …”

NHTSA complaint #747371, filed 2001-06

“Brake pedal went to floor when applied.dealer has replaced linings ,front caliper,master cylinder and booster.problem still occured.lucky all occurances were at speeds below 25 MPH and there was no accident. Speedometer failed internaly and odometer started to operate backward. Actual milage on car is unknown.”

NHTSA complaint #700093, filed 1998-10

“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…”

NHTSA complaint #711562, filed 1999-09

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025117%
2024529%
2023330%
2022824%
2021723%
20202621%
20192016%
20182925%
20172118%
20164229%
20152818%
2014713%
201358%
20121314%
20111811%
2010139%
200923%
200812%
200739%
200667%
200563%
200412%
200259%
199977%
199844%
199754%
199676%
199542%
199412%

Other parts of the 1998 Subaru Legacy

Engine cooling
30 complaints
Brakes
14 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
14 complaints
Air bags
11 complaints
Vehicle speed control
10 complaints
Electrical system
9 complaints
Fuel system
8 complaints
Steering
8 complaints
Body and structure
7 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Equipment
6 complaints
Tires
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1998 Subaru Legacy

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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