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2004 Subaru Legacy Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2004 Subaru Legacy has 6 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2004 Subaru Legacy

Airbags
26
Engine
6
Other
3
Brakes
3
Speed Control
3

6

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 22, 2023ENGINEAT 26,469 miles the harmonic balancer separated into two pieces while driving causing sudden loss of...
Aug 22, 2014ENGINEMY MECHANIC SAID THERE WERE RECALLS ON 2004 SUBARU LEGACY CARS FOR THIS PROBLEM. I AM NOT THE ORIGI...
Jan 4, 2014ENGINETHERE IS A FUEL SMELL UNDER THE HOOD. A REPAIRMAN SAID THAT THE FUEL CLAMPS WERE LOOSE, HOWEVER, TO...
Jun 14, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGWHILE OPERATING THE 2004 SUBARU LEGACY LT AT A SPEED OF 30 MPH A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD FROM UNDER THE...
Mar 28, 2006ENGINEWHEN BRAKING FOR A STOP LIGHT OR STOP SIGN THE ENGINE CONTINUES TO RACE AND STOPPING FORWARD MOVEMEN...
Jul 15, 2004ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGWHEN REVVING THE ENGINE POPPED NOISE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE BACK FIRED. *AK

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