1998 Subaru Legacy Review

Value Range $19,195 - $22,795
Seats 5
Miles per Gallon 23 City / 30 HWY
Crash Testing 1
# Trims 2 Trims

1998 Subaru Legacy is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 181.50 in length and 55.30 in height. Made in United States, 1998 Subaru Legacy has 2 trims priced by the manufacturer at 20,995 with just total of 5 recalls in the past 1998 Subaru Legacy. It’s seating 5 people with doors and a rank size of 15.90 gallon. The engine is 2.2L H4 SOHC 16V and uses 23 of gasoline in the city and 23 on highways.

Subaru Legacy 1998 Trims

1998 Subaru Legacy L AWD

Engine: 2.2L H4 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 23 City / 30 HWY

1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT

Engine: 2.5L H4 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 21 City / 26 - 27 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • 4S3BD4352W7211129
  • 4S3BD4352W7212698
  • 4S3BD4354W7206515
  • 4S3BD4355W7212002
  • 4S3BD4356W6204187
  • 4S3BD4358W7205416
  • 4S3BD4358W7205755
  • 4S3BD4358W7210521
  • 4S3BD4359W7209846
  • 4S3BD435XW7206227
  • 4S3BD4356W7206807
  • 4S3BD4352W7212023
  • 4S3BD435XW7209452
  • 4S3BD4357W7201342
  • 4S3BD4351W7205547
  • 4S3BD4354W7207082
  • 4S3BD6750W7206260
  • 4S3BD6751W6212493
  • 4S3BD6751W7210494
  • 4S3BD6752W7202890
  • 4S3BD6752W7212917
  • 4S3BD6753W6205691
  • 4S3BD6753W7205426
  • 4S3BD6753W7207094
  • 4S3BD6753W7214028
  • 4S3BD6754W7201501
  • 4S3BD6754W7207038
  • 4S3BD6755W7202057
  • 4S3BD6756W7204304
  • 4S3BD6756W7207204
  • 4S3BD6756W7211463
  • 4S3BD6757W7214100
  • 4S3BD6758W6201149
  • 4S3BD6758W6206691
  • 4S3BD6758W7202117
  • 4S3BD6758W7202165
  • 4S3BD6758W7202490
  • 4S3BD6758W7202585
  • 4S3BD6759W6212564
  • 4S3BD6759W7200554
  • 4S3BD6759W7202546
  • 4S3BD675XW6202027

Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
Not Rated
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall
front
rollover
side
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 00I002000 started on /Date(958363200000-0400)/.

Summary: 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 PROBLEM THAT CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF CHARGING CAPABILITY.

Consequence: IF THE ALTERNATOR FAILS, THE ALTERNATOR WARNING TELLTALE WILL ALERT THE DRIVER TO THE PROBLEM, GIVING AMPLE OPPORTUNITY TO SEEK REPAIR BEFORE A LOSS OF BATTERY POWER, WHICH, IF THE WARNING WERE IGNORED, COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE POWER (ENGINE STALL).

Remedy: 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 IMMEDIATE REPAIR TO AVOID THE EVENTUAL LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE STALL.

Recall 01V216000 started on /Date(993441600000-0400)/.

Summary: 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 ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, AND WISCONSIN, AND IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS WERE PRODUCED WITH POOR PAINT QUALITY WHICH, AFTER CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO CORROSIVE SALT, CAN RESULT IN BREAKAGE OF THE SPRING.

Consequence: DEPENDING ON THE LOCATION OF THE FRACTURE, A BROKEN SPRING COULD MOVE PAST THE SPRING SEAT AND CONTACT A FRONT TIRE. SOME TIRES HAVE DEFLATED DUE TO CONTACT WITH A BROKEN SPRING.

Remedy: 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 BROKEN SPRINGS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 18, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.

Recall 98V042000 started on /Date(887950800000-0500)/.

Summary: 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.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE UNEXPECTED MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

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

Recall 98V127000 started on /Date(897278400000-0400)/.

Summary: 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 VEHICLES CAN FRACTURE CAUSING A VAPORIZED OIL SPRAY AND SUBSEQUENT OIL LEAK.

Consequence: THIS VAPORIZED OIL SPRAY CAN RESULT IN OIL VAPOR IGNITION BY THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE UNDERHOOD FIRE.

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

Recall 99V040000 started on /Date(920437200000-0500)/.

Summary: 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 AND THE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE IS INCREASED.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAUSES THE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE TO BE INCREASED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.

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The 1998 Subaru Legacy is AWD and doesn't disappoint and has all it takes to drive well in snow. It has enough ground clearance to drive through deep snow without getting stuck.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 1998 Subaru Legacy so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 1998 Subaru Legacy is lower than $9,598.

There are 5 recalls recorded in our database for 1998 Subaru Legacy that’s on average above the average number of recalls per car in our database.

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2 Trims
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1
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23 City / 30 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
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