1997 Subaru Legacy for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. 5 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
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- Recalls
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For sale
We do not have a 1997 Subaru Legacy for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
What to check when buying the 1997 Subaru Legacy
- NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 139 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (33), service brakes (31) and electrical system (18). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, NEW HAMPSHIRE, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE... |
| 98V091000 | 1998-05-04 | suspension:front:springs:leaf spring assembly:hanger,bracket | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER STATION WAGON, SEDAN AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER WELDING, FRACTURES CAN OCCUR ON THE SUPPORT BRACKET OF THE FRONT TRANSVERSE LINK. |
| 98V035000 | 1998-02-20 | vehicle speed control | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE THROTTLE SHAFT BALL BEARING ON THE SENSOR SIDE OF THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY WAS NOT INSTALLED IN CERTAIN THROTTLE BODIES. |
| 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. |
| 97V210000 | 1997-11-13 | exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE WITHIN THE HAZARD WARNING LIGHT SWITCH HOUSING CAN CAUSE A BINDING BETWEEN THE ACTUATING BUTTON AND THE HOUSING. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 1997 Subaru Legacy?
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 1997 Subaru Legacy for sale by us right now. Here is the 1997 Subaru Legacy for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.
What to check on the Legacy
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Owners filed 139 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling, service brakes and electrical system; have those parts checked. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
Reading the spec sheet
No fuel-use rating is published for this model year, so we leave those figures out.
Inside and out
As a large sedan, it is easy to drive and park in the city.
Good uses for the Legacy
It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.
Try before you buy
Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. A test week in the Legacy tells you more than any review. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class.
Running costs
Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Year and trim
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.
Your move
Want to try before you buy? Ask for your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1997 Subaru Legacy from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1997 Subaru Legacy for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1997 Subaru Legacy
Does CarmaCars sell the 1997 Subaru Legacy?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1997 Subaru Legacy before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1997 Subaru Legacy have recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.