1997 Subaru Legacy brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 31 complaints for the 1997 Subaru Legacy, 17% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 31 17% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 8 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 8 crashes.
What owners wrote
While driving with cruise engaged,attempted to brake and to disengage cruise control, there was no response, cruise continued, upon pressing harder on brake pedal, vehicle wheels locked up, went into skid, hit barrier at approx. 65MPH, not fixed.
Vehicle lurches forward after brakes are applied. Vehicle jumps forward a few feet before stopping completely. Happens when vehicle is stopped. Last incident resulted to impact with another car in parking lot. Dealer could not find fault on two occasions. Says it may be due to air conditioner coming on.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Subaru Legacy
- Engine 30 complaints
- Electrical system 18 complaints