2000 SUBARU LEGACY User Comment / Complaint

Summary the transmission failed with 45,926 miles. it was a catastrophic failure caused by a manufacturing defect in the differential assembly rack and pinion. the gears have microscopic cracks and the teeth broke off at 30-35 mph. the cracks are visible to the naked eye. the transmission shop that repaired the vehicle, said it was the second subaru that had a similar failure. i have asked subaru to review the case. subaru indicated the failure was due to preventive maintenance issues not a product defect and refused to absorb any of the repair costs of $1695. i have the parts that failed and i will re-contact subaru, request that a zone rep look at the failed components, and review the case again.