Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 970516971662 | 05/16/1997 | 53575 | Subject on transfer clutch binding and/or bucking on turns. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 035203 | 05/19/2003 | 10001726 | Clutch pedal sticking. *tt | 06/23/2003 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||||
| 010898 | 08/01/1998 | 605778 | Information on installing rear differential protector . *tt | 07/23/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 034899 | 07/14/1999 | 608198 | Vehicles equipped with manual transmissions may exhibit first gear popping out while driving. *tt | 11/10/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| While driving the vehicle caught on fire due to a faulty axle consumer will send more information why this vehicle caught on fire diagnosis provided technician of the insurance company. ts | |||
| Rear axle failed. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | |||
| 04/01/2001 | 6 | 04/01/2000 | |
| I've had the left rear wheel bearings replaced 3 times it has been a total of 6 of both sides. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1999 | |||
| Consumer heard a noise coming from wheels. dealer had to replace wheel bearings. wheel bearings replaced in october 1999/ october 2000, and at this time. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL | |||
| 06/25/1997 | 8 | ||
| Rear wheel bearings have failed 4 times under warranty and additional 4 times out of warranty. bearing were replaced during each repair, sometimes axels and housings as well. subaru refused to continue repairs outside of warranty period. 8 failues total at regular intervals . *ak | |||