1998 Subaru Legacy Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 114 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 150,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the wheels of the 1998 Subaru Legacy, 2% of the 114 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 150,000 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.
“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11004059, filed 2017-07, 150,000 miles“Defect within vehicle is causing the front of vehicle to shake, including steering wheel when vehicle is being driven at least 58-68 MPH. Also pulls to right. Dealer also changed transmission bracket and angle of driveshaft, and put in new wheels and rims. Vehicle is still shaking.”
NHTSA complaint #825026, filed 1998-07Wheels: 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 1998 Subaru Legacy
30 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsTires
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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