Component Record

Subaru Legacy 1998 Power Train Problems

16 distinct owners reported a power train problem on the 1998 Subaru Legacy - 14% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage16 complaints

16 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

98V042000Reported February 20, 1998 - 19,386 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on February 20, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 19,386 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine30 Brakes14 Air Bags11 Vehicle Speed Control10 Electrical System10 Fuel 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.