Subaru Legacy Torque Converter Shuddering Causes

Your Subaru Legacy’s torque converter is responsible for connecting and disconnecting the engine from the transmission, transferring power smoothly. When this process fails, it can lead to torque converter shudder. Causes of shuddering can include worn torque converter clutches or the gradual application of the torque converter clutch, which may result in shuddering at varying … Read more

Subaru Legacy Radio Stopped Working: Causes + How to Fix

Has the radio in your Subaru Legacy stopped working?  If so, there are three common causes for this issue.  They are a blown fuse, loose or corroded wiring, and a problem with the radio itself. If your radio comes on but isn’t working, this article will cover that too: Please jump to the section that’s … Read more

Subaru Legacy Rattling Coming From Behind: Causes + Diagnosis

If you hear your Subaru Legacy rattling when going over bumps, this sound could be caused by various issues, from minor to more serious.  Here, we’ll explore the potential causes of the rattling sound in your car and offer possible solutions. The most common reason for a rattling noise when hitting bumps is a loose … Read more

Subaru Legacy Parking Brake Stuck: Causes + How to Fix

There’s nothing worse than finding out your Subaru Legacy’s parking brake is stuck, especially when you’re ready for the day. The good news is this problem can be easily fixed with some simple steps. In this article, we’ll discuss the causes of a stuck parking brake in the Subaru Legacy and how to get your … Read more

Subaru Legacy Heater Only Works While Driving: 5 Common Causes

If your Subaru Legacy’s heat only works when driving, there are five leading causes you should check.  They are low coolant, air pockets, a bad heater core, an airlocked cooling system, and a malfunctioning thermostat. We’ll start with the easy-to-check common problems and work our way to the harder-to-deal-with rarer issues that could be affecting … Read more

Subaru Legacy Check Engine Light On: Why and What to Do

The check engine is the most common warning light that appears in the Subaru Legacy’s instrument cluster.  Well over half of this site’s content is related to solving the various reasons why the check engine light comes on. The good news is that the check engine light indicates that there are Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) … Read more

Subaru Legacy Soft Brake Pedal Causes

If your Subaru Legacy has a soft brake pedal, it is a sign of a serious brake system issue. It’s usually caused by air entering the system in some way through a leak.  This article covers the six most common causes of a soft brake pedal as well as a solid diagnostic order if you … Read more

Subaru Legacy Alarm Keeps Going Off: Causes + How to Fix

Your Subaru Legacy’s alarm system is designed to detect potential intruders, keep its contents safe, and keep them from driving your car away. However, it is not uncommon for a car alarm to go off, or keep going off, for no apparent reason– also known as false or “nuisance alarms”.  This article will discuss some … Read more

Subaru Legacy Key Fob Not Working: 5 Common Causes

If your Subaru Legacy’s key fob is not working, the most common reason is a dead battery. Followed by water damage or fob failure.  Below, we’ve listed everything you need to do to get your car’s fob working again. A dead battery is the most common reason a Subaru Legacy’s key fob fails. Table of … Read more

Subaru Legacy Bad Fuel Mileage: Causes

If you’re filling your car up regularly and still getting crummy mileage, there are a few things that could be to blame. In this post, we’ll explore some of the most common reasons your Subaru Legacy is getting bad gas mileage. Before diving in, it’s important to note whether or not your Legacy’s check engine … Read more