Vehicle Report

1998 Subaru Legacy

Outback 4dr Wagon AWD

VIN 4S3BG6850W7655119
Wagon All Wheel Drive Manual Asia/Japan
1998 Subaru Legacy front view
1998
Year
Subaru
Make
Legacy
Model
$0
MSRP

Safety Recalls

5 open campaigns
01V216000 2001-06-25
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT COIL SPRINGS ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSET...

Fix: DEALERS WILL NOTIFIY CUSTOMERS TO BRING THEIR VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE A SPRING GUARD INSTALLED ON BOTH FRONT STRUTS TO PREVENT TIRE PUNCTURE AND REPLACE ANY BROK...

00I002000 2000-05-15
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN ALTERNATOR...

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR WITH A MODIFIED ALTERNATOR. OWNERS WILL ALSO BE CAUTIONED THAT, SHOULD THE ALTERNATOR TELLTALE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATE, THEY MUST SEEK IMMEDIAT...

99V040000 1999-03-03
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). (THE 1999 2.2 LITER LEGACY VEHICLES ARE EXCLUDED). IN EXTREMELY COLD WEATHER, THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR...

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.

98V127000 1998-06-08
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, ALSO SERVICE PARTS SUPPLIED TO SUBARU DEALERS ARE INVOLVED (LOT NUMBERS F01 J21D2, F01 J30D2, F02 J09D1, F02 J09D2, AND F02 J20D1). THE PUROLATOR OIL FILTER CANS USED ON THESE V...

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THESE ENGINE OIL FILTERS.

98V042000 1998-02-20
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. DUE TO POOR WELDS, IGNITION KEYS CAN STICK, SHIFT LEVERS/LINKAGES CAN BREAK AND SHIFT LEVERS CAN MOVE.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLIES (EXCEPT THE HANDLE GRIP).

Source: NHTSA, matched by year/make/model — recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer, who can also confirm remedy status for this exact VIN.

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine
2.5L flat 4
Type
Gas
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Transmission
Manual
Valves
()

Performance & Economy

Horsepower
165 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Torque
162 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
0–60 mph
5.72 s
City / Highway
19 / 25 mpg
Combined
21 mpg
Fuel tank
15.9 gal
Range (combined)
302 mi

Dimensions & Weight

Length
185 in
Width
67 in
Height
63 in
Wheelbase
103 in
Curb weight
3,155 lbs
Gross weight
0 lbs
Seats
0
Doors
5
1998 Subaru Legacy rear view
Rear three-quarter view

Factory Exterior Colors

Black Granite Pearl Metallic
Ruby Pearl Metallic
Spruce Pearl Metallic
Deep Sapphire Pearl Metallic
Sandstone Metallic
Quick Silver Metallic
Slate Metallic

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