Does Subaru have bearing problems?
The Subaru Legacy and Outback starting in 2005 use this design front and rear. The 2005 and up Legacy & Outback have had some significant problems with the rear wheel bearings and Subaru has extended the warranty on the rear wheel bearings to 100k on the affected vehicles.
How do I know if my front wheel drive wheel bearings are bad?
Top Warning Signs Your Wheel Bearings Need Replacement
- Humming Noise. The most easily identifiable and most common symptom of bad wheel bearings is an audible one.
- Squealing, Growling.
- Clicking Sound.
- Wheel Wobble.
- ABS Failure.
- Uneven Tire Wear.
- Vehicle Pulls to One Side.
- Steering Wheel Vibration.
What does wheel bearing sound like on Subaru Legacy?
This is what bad wheel bearing noise in a Subaru Legacy sounds like. This turned out to be a bad front drivers side bearing. The clicking sound is just the camera, but the constant sound that sounds like wind is the bearing. Its a lot louder and less wind-sounding in real life.
Are there any wheel bearing failures in Subaru?
The problem had been resolved by a redesign of the wheel bearing lubrication distribution and was no longer a problem in recent production models. She was right in her diagnosis of the wheel bearing failure, and two rear and one front wheel bearings had to be replaced.
Why does my Subaru Legacy make a clicking noise?
This is what bad wheel bearing noise in a Subaru Legacy sounds like. This turned out to be a bad front drivers side bearing. The clicking sound is just the camera, but the constant sound that sounds like wind is the bearing. Its a lot louder and less wind-sounding in real life. This is a 1995 Subaru Legacy Outback wagon.
How long does it take to change rear bearings on Subaru?
In the TSB, they state “Customer satisfaction and retention starts with performing quality repairs.” and then give 1.5 hours total labor to change both rear bearings. Anyone that has done this repair knows that is impossible, especially if the car has seen any salt. At least the 2020’s should have the updated design parts.