Subaru Subaru 1997
Model Subaru made in 1997 by Subaru got 4 consumer complains as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and fuel system, other. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and power train.
Model 1997
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 97060601145 | 06/06/1997 | 53024 | Procedures on preventing engine damage. *yc | 11/06/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 08-06-97 | 08/06/1997 | 604955 | Information on assembling 1997 and newer engines. *tt | 05/21/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 971205115097 | 12/05/1997 | 54469 | Subject on state emission testing. *yc | 04/20/1998 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 166399 | 04/19/1999 | 606580 | Subaru of america, inc. has now made available remanufactured automatic transmissions for most models. *tt | 08/27/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL | |||||
| WXN71 | 05/05/1999 | 606258 | Subject regarding axle shaft grease leakage. *tt | 08/13/1999 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 971205115197 | 12/05/1997 | 54470 | Subject on diagnostic service cautions. *yc | 04/20/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/19/2007 | 71400 | 1 | 07/09/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 subaru wagon. the vehicle was purchased two weeks ago. the contact noticed smoke rising from the radiator while driving. the radiator was replaced and he accused the dealer of selling him a lemon. the dealer stated that he purchased the vehicle as is and nothing could been done. the contact stated that the failure blew the head gasket and cracked the engine. the vin was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 71,400. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||
| 10/28/2004 | 2 | 05/01/2004 | |
| The gas gauge doesn't work. i fill the car up and the gauge goes up then falls back to empty. while driving it floats up and down between half and then sits on empty. i am trying to determine if this is a manufactures defect.*ak | |||
| TIRES - SIDEWALL | |||
| 06/30/1997 | 1 | ||
| All four tires are losing air pressure on sidwall. dealership is aware of problem.*ak *yh | |||
| WHEELS - RIM | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer noticed low leak from all four vehicle tires. vehicle was serviced, technician noticed problem was due to wheel rims.*ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HI | HONOLULU | ALOHA KIA |