Subaru Legacy-awd-sportshift 2004

• Recall 143725 [USA]: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
  Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 forester, 2003-2006 baja, 2004-2011 impreza, 2004-2014 wrx (including sti), 2003-2014 legacy and outback, and 2005-2006 saab 9-2x vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of alaska, colorado, connecticut, idaho, iowa, maine, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, new hampshire, new york, north dakota, oregon, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, washington, wisconsin, and wyoming or "zone c." these vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
  subaru will notify their owners. General motors will notify saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began january 7, 2020. Subaru owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the saab customer assistance center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is tkc-20.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

• Recall 113551 [USA]: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
  Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 legacy, outback, and baja vehicles originally sold or that have ever been registered in alaska, colorado, connecticut, idaho, iowa, maine, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, new hampshire, new york, north dakota, oregon, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, washington, wisconsin, and wyoming, or "zone c.". These vehicles may be equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
  subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began august 24, 2016. Owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-856-488-8500. Subaru's number for this recall is tkc-16. Note: this recall covers vehicles that were not previously covered in 16v-358 for zone a or 16v-359 for zone b.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

• Recall 107307 [USA]: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
  Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 subaru baja vehicles manufactured january 22, 2003, to july 21, 2004, 2004-2005 impreza vehicles manufactured january 28, 2003, to may 31, 2005, 2003-2008 subaru legacy vehicles manufactured january 22, 2003, to may 2, 2008, 2003-2008 subaru outback vehicles manufactured february 18, 2003, to may 5, 2008, and 2005 saab 9-2x vehicles manufactured february 11, 2004, to march 17, 2005. The affected vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment.
  subaru will notify their owners and general motors will notify saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The subaru recall began on june 17, 2015. Owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. The saab recall began on july 27, 2015. Owners of saab vehicles may call 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is wqr-53. Note: the recall completely supersedes recall 14v-399 (wql-48) and partially supersedes recall 14v-763 (wqp-51) in that model year 2004 through 2005 subaru impreza and model year 2005 saab 9-2x vehicles are now only part of this campaign. Note: on december 18, 2015 subaru informed nhtsa of an expansion of this recall to include certain model year 2003-2004 subaru baja, 2003-2008 subaru legacy and 2003-2008 subaru outback vehicles.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

• Recall 113651 [USA]: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger?s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
  Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 legacy and outback vehicles, and 2003-2005 baja vehicles sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in puerto rico, hawaii, the u.S. Virgin islands, guam, saipan, american samoa, florida and adjacent counties in southern georgia, as well as the coastal areas of alabama, louisiana, mississippi and texas. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
  subaru will notify their owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on january 15, 2015. Owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is wqp-51. Note: this recall supersedes recall 14v-471. This recall has been partially superseded by 15v-323. All 2005 model year subaru legacy and outback vehicles will now be repaired under recall 15v-323.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

• Recall 100361 [USA]: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
  Airtex products lp (airtex) is recalling certain model e8598m, e8518m, e8600m, e8596m, and e8597m fuel pumps manufactured july 26, 2013, and july 29, 2013 and used as aftermarket replacements on subaru baja's, outback's and legacy's. The affected fuel pumps were sold or installed into the aftermarket applications on or after july 26, 2013, and may may leak fuel from the base of a fuel line connection when the gas tank is full.
  airtex will notify owners, and will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Recall is expected to begin on january 2, 2014. Customers may contact airtex at 1-800-880-3056. The recall is expected to begin during january 2014. This recall is being conducted by airtex, not by subaru.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

• Recall 42443 [USA]: If this occurs during vehicle operation, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, which could result in a crash.
  On certain passenger sedans, wagons, and sport utility vehicles, the cruise control cable could come out of its track on the cruise control lever and lodge on the control lever tab when the accelerator pedal is released. If this condition occurs, the throttle will not return to the idle position and will remain in an open position.
  dealers will install a cruise control cable retaining clip to the cruise control lever tab on the throttle shaft in order to prevent the cruise control cable from coming out of its track. Owner notification began on april 12, 2004. Owners should contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
  subaru recall no. Wwq-01.Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

• Recall 62152 [USA]: This could result in fuel leakage. fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
  Certain passenger or sport utility vehicles may have a loose or out of position fuel filler hose clamp.
  dealers will inspect and tighten the clamp on the fuel filler hose. Owner notification began august 27, 2003. Owners should contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
  subaru recall no. Ww0-98.Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

• Recall R/2014/127 [UK]: Brake fluid may leak
  It is possible that corrosion can form on unprotected hidden brake pipes. This could result in the failure of the pipes and loss of brake fluid which can affect the brake system and ultimately cause reduced braking efficiency.
  recall all affected vehicles to inspect and if required replace the subject brake pipes.

• Recall R/2018/326 [UK]: Mis connection of the fuel pump connector
  Fuel pump wiring poor connection.
  replace fuel pump harness and inspect pump flange or damage. Replace if required.

• Recall 2020001 [Canada]: Airbag
  Issue: this recall is for certain vehicles that had an airbag inflator replaced as a part of an earlier recall campaign. This recall provides a final repair. Long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function. Safety risk: if the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury. Corrective actions: owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect the passenger-front airbag inflator. The passenger-front airbag module or inflator will be replaced as necessary. Note: the canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected.

• Recall 2019191 [Canada]: Electrical
  Issue: a problem with certain replacement ignition switches may allow the key turn out of the “on” position while driving. This could cause the engine to turn off suddenly. It could also cause the airbag system not to work properly in a crash. Note: this is a voluntary service campaign that is not being conducted under the requirements of the motor vehicle safety act. This problem only affects certain parts used for replacement of original parts. Safety risk: a sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. An airbag system that does not work properly in a crash could cause an increased risk of injuries. Corrective actions: the company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect the ignition switch, and replace it as necessary.

• Recall 2016257 [Canada]: Airbag
  On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury. Correction: dealers will inspect, and replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator as necessary. Note: canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. The recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk, and is expected to replace airbag inflators before their function would be affected.

• Recall 2014285 [Canada]: Airbag
  On certain vehicles, the passenger (frontal) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Correction: dealers will replace the passenger airbag inflator.

• Recall 2004094 [Canada]: Other
  On certain legacy, outback h-6 3.0l and impreza wrx 2.0l turbo, the cruise control cable could come out of its track on the cruise control lever and lodge on the control lever tab when the accelerator pedal is released. If this condition occurs, the throttle will not return to the idle position which may cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Correction: dealer will install a retaining clip to the cruise control lever tab.

• Recall 2003198 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  Certain vehicles may have a loose or out of position fuel filler hose clamp which could result in fuel leakage. Correction: dealer will inspect and tighten the clamp on the fuel filler hose.

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• Air bag inflator rupture investigation as of 20150224

  The office of defects investigation (odi) opened pe14-016 in june 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers.All six vehicles were operated in florida or puerto rico at the time of the rupture and for the majority of their service life, and were equipped with inflators produced by takata, a tier-one supplier of automotive air bag systems.During the course of pe14-016, odi determined that five additional vehicle manufacturers used inflators of a similar design and vintage also supplied by takata. No evidence of field failures was found in vehicles produced by these five additional manufacturers.Nonetheless, at odis insistence, all 10 vehicle manufacturers initiated a regional recall within approximately two weeks of the opening of the investigation.The regions recalled initially included florida, puerto rico, hawaii, and the u.S. Virgin islands, areas with high absolute humidity and climatic conditions believed to be a significant factor in the inflator ruptures.As part of the recall actions, inflators removed from remedied vehicles are to be returned to takata for testing.Takatas initial test results on passenger inflators from remedied vehicles indicated a much higher than anticipated rupture frequency for inflators returned from florida.Accordingly odi requested all 10 manufacturers expand the regional recalls for passenger inflators to include other geographic areas where high absolute humidity conditions exist, including the gulf states and other coastal areas.Takatas testing of the passenger inflators to date continues to indicate this geographic area as having the highest risk, with no ruptures occurring from inflators returned from outside the expanded recall regions.During pe14-016 four additional passenger inflator field events occurred, all in vehicles from the same expanded geographic region.Also during pe14-016 four additional driver inflator field events occurred including two in vehicles from regions not known for high absolute humidity, specifically california and north carolina.Accordingly, odi requested all five of the affected vehicle manufacturers currently using the subject takata driver inflators expand to nationwide recalls.Significantly, neither of the affected vehicle manufacturers or takata provided any explanation to account for these two driver air bag inflator ruptures outside the area of high absolute humidity.Takata testing of returned driver inflators indicates a lower rupture frequency as compared to passenger inflator testing.All test ruptures reported by takata to date have occurred on inflators returned from high absolute humidity areas.The investigation now includes all manufacturers and vehicles known to be affected at this time.Odis investigation will focus on, among other things, root cause analysis, other potential defect consequences, identification of affected vehicles scope, and adequacy of the remedy.The five odi reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.Nhtsa.Dot.Gov/owners/searchnhtsaid under the following identification numbers: 10537899, 10568848, 10585224, 10605877, 10651492
  

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• P0171 [1] System too Lean (Bank 1)
• P2138 [1] Throttle/Pedal Pos Sensor/Switch D / E Voltage Correlation

I keep receiving safety recall letters about the airbag in this vehicle. This vehicle has been scrapped since july 2017. I could no longer get it to pass emissions. I have since then called the number on the letters several times to remove me from the notice list but i keep receiving them. I recently noticed that every recall notice has a different phone number on it and it appears calls are going to a different call center every time. I believe that the us dot and nhtsa is being ripped off by whomever is contracted to send out these letters. Every operator at the call centers states they will update their file and remove me from the list, but like clockwork i still receive the notices.

I keep receiving safety recall letters about the airbag in this vehicle. This vehicle has been scrapped since july 2017. I could no longer get it to pass emissions. I have since then called the number on the letters several times to remove me from the notice list but i keep receiving them. I recently noticed that every recall notice has a different phone number on it and it appears calls are going to a different call center every time. I believe that the us dot and nhtsa is being ripped off by whomever is contracted to send out these letters. Every operator at the call centers states they will update their file and remove me from the list, but like clockwork i still receive the notices.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 subaru legacy. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v000000 (air bags) however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact contacted the dealer (webster groves subaru located at 7982 big bend blvd, webster groves, mo 63119 phone number: 314-968-5167) who were unable to verify when and if they would be receiving the parts for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to provide an estimated time frame for the remedy. Parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 subaru legacy. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v000000 (air bags) however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact contacted the dealer (webster groves subaru located at 7982 big bend blvd, webster groves, mo 63119 phone number: 314-968-5167) who were unable to verify when and if they would be receiving the parts for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to provide an estimated time frame for the remedy. Parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 subaru legacy. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at 45 mph, the driver attempted to depress the brake paddle which went to the floor while the brake warning light illuminated. The contact depressed the parking brake to come to a complete stop however, the brake fractured. The contact was able to drive the vehicle at low speed to the residence. The contact got out the vehicle and notice brake fuel leaking on the ground. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the brake line was severely corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 subaru legacy. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at 45 mph, the driver attempted to depress the brake paddle which went to the floor while the brake warning light illuminated. The contact depressed the parking brake to come to a complete stop however, the brake fractured. The contact was able to drive the vehicle at low speed to the residence. The contact got out the vehicle and notice brake fuel leaking on the ground. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the brake line was severely corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Takata recall: my car has been listed for the recall since june 2016, but i have never been once contacted by subaru to come in for replacement. I have no incident, fortunately, but the field below requires a date, so i'll enter today's.

Takata recall: my car's been listed since last june. No contact whatsoever from subaru even though that's what i was told to expect. This is unacceptable. Luckily no incident so far, but the fields in this complaint form require dates, etc. So i'll use today's date.

Hood latch failure on highway. Flew up and broke windshield. Same thing happened to our 2007 subaru legacy exactly a week after. Windshields and hoods need to be replaced. The latch is like a toy, not sturdy at all. Contact me asap for photos 303-981-3225 couldn't get the photos to load

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 subaru legacy. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v358000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Takata inflators;the air bag warning light has been flashing on &off &now it's on all the time , the bag was supposed to have been changed by the dealership on jan. 19 2017 @ northpark subaru here in san antonio tx.,how can i verify that the bag was indeed replaced & why did the airbag light started to flash after the bag was replaced a short time afterwards , not all the time , but every now & then & now it's on all the time ? Is it safe to drive & how can i confirm that the recall was indeed preformed ? When i picked up my car ,to me it looked like it had'nt been touched ,to be honest , but i did'nt question it @ the time , am i wrong to think that ? Any way i was not told which bags were replaced , driver side or pass side or both , i don't know , can you help ???

Takata - psan inflator, never notified.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 subaru legacy. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v358000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 subaru legacy. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v361000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The air bag indicator illuminated. The approximate failure mileage was 240,000. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Subaru has indicated i should not let persons ride in my front passenger seat but has not offered a date when they will be willing to correct the problem. I was planning to sell the car but cannot do it until this situation is resolved.

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 subaru legacy. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v359000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Takata recall: several weeks ago i received a notice in the mail saying that there was a recall on the airbags in my subaru. The notice said not to let anyone ride in my car in the front seat. It also said that replacement airbags would be installed at no cost and that i would be notified when the new airbags are available. My complaint: it has been several weeks. I cannot drive with anyone in my front seat and i am getting tired of waiting to find out when the new bags will be available. I've heard nothing else! The replacements need to be installed very soon! I went to this website (https://vinrcl.Safercar.Gov/vin/vinlookup) to find out more about this recall and there was the following notice: if the manufacturer has failed or is unable to remedy this safety recall for your vehicle in a timely manner, please contact the nhtsa vehicle safety hotline at: 1-888-327-4236 or tty: 1-800-424-9153 or file an online complaint with nhtsa.

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 subaru legacy. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v359000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called liberty subaru (201-261-0900, located at 55 kinderkamack rd, emerson, nj 07630) where it was confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The contact mentioned that he was placed number 12 on the waiting list. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 subaru legacy. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v361000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer placed the contact on a waiting list in late july but did not give a specific date for when the part would become available so the contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contacts vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 01/10/17*lj *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 subaru legacy. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 16v361000 (air bags). The contact stated that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 subaru legacy. The contact received a manufacturer recall for the air bags and the dealer was unable to supply the part for an unreasonable time frame. The contact had not experienced a failure. The vin was not available. The manufacturer was contacted to determine when the parts may be supplied to the dealer. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 01/27/17*lj updated 01/31/17.*jb

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 subaru legacy. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v361000 (air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 subaru legacy. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v361000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Part distribution disconnect.

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 subaru legacy. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v359000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Takata recall. It has been 7 months since the recall date of june 10, 2016. There has been no information or contact by subaru since the original recall notice. My local subaru dealership says they do not have the replacement airbags and have no information as to when they will. Please request subaru expedite the recall process.

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 subaru legacy. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v359000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 subaru legacy. The contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 16v359000 (air bags) was received in june of 2016. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 01/05/2017*ct updated 01/18/17.*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 subaru legacy. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v359000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

This winter we smell a very bad gas oder inside the car.

Subframe corrosion

Subframe corrosion

Tl* the contact owned a 2004 subaru legacy. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the driver passed out and crossed over to oncoming traffic. The vehicle crossed the street and crashed into a light pole. Neither of the frontal air bags deployed. The contact suffered a pulmonary concussion and elevated troponin. The contact had to be hospitalized for three days. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to the contact's residence. The police and fire departments were notified and a police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

Car jumped time had to redo heads and timeing belt whole kit, check engine lite and air bag lite has been on sence

In cold weather, below approx 35f, fuel valves shrink, as confirmed via conversation with [xxx] team subaru service manager [xxx] on a january 2, 2017 phone call. As reported to subaru, condition causes the following: 1. When parked, normally in garage: gas fumes will fill the space, permeate house to a point they overwhelm the inhabitant of nearest bedroom. 2. When idling at startup: car cabin fills with fumes to an intoxicating level. Normal remedy to open windows. 3. Driving: if outside temperature is warm enough, fuel valves may return to a normal size and halt the flow of fumes. Normally takes at least 40 minutes of operation to achieve this. Normal remedy to drive with windows open. The situation occurs regardless of fan operation. Attempts to remedy have included tightening clamps on fuel lines on own and via a mechanic. There is an existing recall on this model, wwo-98, which seems related to the issue at hand. Subaru has declined to include new vin beyond original in this notice. The issue first presented in december 2014, repeated during cold spells each winter since. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(b)(6). *tr

My mechanic said there were recalls on 2004 subaru legacy cars for this problem. I am not the original owner bought this car from a subaru dealer -used. The vin number does not bring up any recalls for the header gasket for this model. Was there a recall for header gaskets for a 2004 subaru legacy ? My mechanic stated it would cost around $1200.00 to fix. The car has 161k miles and is still in good condition. Can you advise if subaru ever recalled this car due to faulty header gaskets ? Shouldn't the subaru dealer fix this for free or at a lower cost ? I have already replaced the oil pan gasket, power steering pump, water pump , which has not been cheap. I take very good care of my car and keep the oil changed every 3000 miles. Thank you . *tr

There is a fuel smell under the hood. A repairman said that the fuel clamps were loose, however, to get to them he had to take the fuel rail off the motor to e to the clamps. They could not be serviced without dis assembly. We were quoted $500 to make the repair. This problem is prevalent on web chat rooms for these cars. *tr

Sudden deceleration. Occurred at complete standstill, 25mph and 65mph, speed appears not to be a factor. Check engine light comes on and cruise control quits and cruise light blinks and engine defaults to 1500rpm, all happens simultaneously, ergo no warning. Complete loss of gas pedal control. Intermittent problem. Can happen a few times a day or nothing for a week. Tends to happen more from a cold engine start and within 3 miles of thee start. Very dangerous if on freeway, especially in fast lane and pulling out onto street, etc. *tr

While operating the 2004 subaru legacy lt at a speed of 30 mph a loud noise was heard from under the hood. Immediately the power steering was lost, causing sever lack of control, the battery trouble light and brake warning light came on in the instrument panel. Luckily no accident or injury occurred. Upon inspection (under the hood), it was noted that one of the two drive belts had been ripped apart and the second belt had been dislodged from it's pulleys , leaving the power steering, alternator, air conditioner etc without drive belts. It was further found and noted that the pulley mounted on the end of the crankshaft had in fact separated from its mounting hub and was easily removed by hand without effort. The slipping loose and wandering pulley resulted in throwing and damaging the power drive belts and could have come off completely and be propelled into the radiator and other components. Being able to pull off the road immediately and shutting off the engine prevented further danger and damage. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 subaru legacy. While driving at 2 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and went through the garage wall. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealership but it had not been inspected or repaired at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 9,800.

I was steering the car, just leaving the lot of a home improvement store. I made a right turn, drove the distance of, perhaps, a city block and moved into the left lane to make a left turn. I had to stop for a red light so i applied the brakes but the car did not want to stop. The engine began revving! The gas pedal was stuck! Feeling terrified, confused, not knowing what to do, i shoved the gear into park and turned the ignition switch to off. Later, i called the dealership and was given the "floor mat excuse" that the gas pedal had stuck for that reason; i was not told to bring it in for a checkup. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 subaru legacy. While driving approximately 15 mph during a snow storm, the contact drove over a patch of black ice. The vehicle began sliding, rolled over, and crashed. The air bags failed to deploy. There was no other vehicle involved in the crash. The passenger sustained minor injuries and was transported to the hospital the following day. The vehicle was destroyed. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The current and failure mileages were 42,000.

When braking for a stop light or stop sign the engine continues to race and stopping forward movement requires applying hand brake and sometimes turning off engine. First reported in 2006 there have been two incidents in the past several weeks (june 20 to july 2, 2014) each involving a different driver. Floor mats had been removed following the earlier incidents in 2006. In each of the prior incidents rearing ending of the auto in front was narrowly avoided. Mileage on the vehicle is currently is 82,800. Updated 2/18/15*js

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 subaru legacy. The contact was driving approximately 30 mph when the vehicle decelerated independently. The check engine warning light was illuminated as the cruise control warning light began flashing. In addition, the vehicle would not accelerate over 10 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician advised that the throttle position sensor would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred six times. The throttle was replaced twice. The electronic control module was replaced and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000. The consumer stated the throttle ceased to function normally and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle, would then slow down immediately and would only move at a speed of approximately 10 mph. The consumer stated he learned if he came to a full stop and restarted the vehicle three or four times, the throttle would re-engage and he would be able to resume normal speed, sometimes for some distance , and other times for only a short distance before it failed again. When the vehicle's electronic control module was checked by a mechanic, it showed a code P2138. It appeared that the engine computer unit was involved because when it rest the throttle worked again, briefly. The mechanic reset and it ran normally for three days before failing. Updated 05/16/13

Dt: 04/30/05 problem began. At low speeds, the brakes were not responding and caused extended stopping distance and the steering felt out of control. An accident occurred on 05/07/05. At 35 mph coming around a curve on a rainy day, the consumer tried to slow down, but brakes locked, and the consumer slid with no steering ability. The consumer couldn't keep the car on the road. She went off the road and head on collision with a tree occurred. Total loss of vehicle. Slight injuries to driver, no other cars involved. *jb

2004 subaru legacy experiencing problems with anti-lock brake system.*mr the consumer stated the abs locked up the brakes/wheels and caused the vehicle to slide and the consumer was unable to steer the vehicle. The rear defroster was inoperative *jb

While applying the brake pedal vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. Driver continued to apply the brake pedal and the vehicle failed to stop completely. This caused the vehicle to collided into the vehicle in front. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, but mechanic could not duplicate the problem. However, the problem recurred. *ak second failure occurred while braking for a stop sign. The vehicle continued to accelerate an ran into the back of a pickup truck. There was no damage to pickup except that the vehicle's hood was caught in a trailer hitch on the pickup. *bf *nm

While driving.There was a collision consumer's vehicle was hit on drivers side. The other driver was driving at 35-40 mph. Consumer's seat belt came undone. There were no injuries.*ak

When revving the engine popped noise. As a result, the vehicle back fired. *ak

Transmission failure. *ak

While driving vehicle at low speeds engine idles , causing the driver to put the vehicle in neutral. *ak sudden random engine surge while going from park to drive. Engine surge happened 6 times already, 4 of which happened in a week. *la