My fulltime 4WD Subaru Operates as a front wheel drive when in reverse And rear wheel drive when in drive. How is this possible?

Asked by Heidi Jan 17, 2014 at 02:30 AM about the 1991 Subaru Legacy

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

1 Answer
10,535

Nick answered 10 years ago

it shouldn't be possible unless you have a bad differential that is snaging up when it shouldn't, with the automatic you have the car should send the torque split 90% to the front and 10% to the rear when driving foreward and be split 50/50 in reverse.

1 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

1991 Subaru Legacy

Write a car review

Review another car

Shortcuts

Search Subaru Legacy Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    TheSubaruGuruBoston
    Reputation
    2,780
  • #2
    Anthony_60
    Reputation
    1,800
  • #3
    Tom Hawkins
    Reputation
    1,500
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Toyota Camry
2,091 Great Deals out of 37,807 listings starting at $575
Used Honda Accord
1,513 Great Deals out of 29,433 listings starting at $600
Used Honda Civic
1,371 Great Deals out of 29,067 listings starting at $600
Used Toyota Corolla
1,663 Great Deals out of 24,787 listings starting at $975
Used Toyota 4Runner
1,090 Great Deals out of 19,141 listings starting at $2,000

Used Cars for Sale

2024 Subaru Legacy For Sale
21 Great Deals out of 3,379 listings starting at $23,045
2023 Subaru Legacy For Sale
16 Great Deals out of 200 listings starting at $22,500
2022 Subaru Legacy For Sale
34 Great Deals out of 336 listings starting at $15,198
2021 Subaru Legacy For Sale
34 Great Deals out of 447 listings starting at $15,995
2020 Subaru Legacy For Sale
26 Great Deals out of 378 listings starting at $11,950

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.