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Subaru Legacy 1998 Engine Problems

30 distinct owners reported a engine problem on the 1998 Subaru Legacy - 26% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage30 complaints

30 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

98V127000Reported June 8, 1998 - 20,306 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on June 8, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 20,306 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Power Train16Brakes14Air Bags11Vehicle Speed Control10Electrical System10Fuel and Propulsion System8
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.