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Thanks for helpful suggestions. I am not ready to stomach $2K for transmission yet, so I will keep parking in neutral for now. When I get it fixed, I will post the outcome. Thanks!

Transmission trouble sounds reasonable…(Clutch was replaced 5 mo. ago at 130K but transmission has been never serviced except to replace the fluid at lube places.) Since I could not even replace spark plugs (too remote) on this car, what would you wise people suggest? 1. Take it to the dealer, without telling your guesses. 2. Same as 1, but tell what I think it is. 3. Take it to transmission shop. 4. Fix the parking brake, and park in neutral with wheel chocks (I’m still afraid it may roll down to relatively busy street. I am reluctant to park in 1st or reverse gear, since once it is stuck, I could not do anything but to call the tow.

Thanks for the replies. So, you don't think it has anything to do with AWD differential (or such stuff)? So, even with manual transmission, roll slightly with stopped engine and engaged clutch would lock up the transmission? I suppose if hill holder is engaged very tightly, this caused complete freeze. I am debating if I should take it to the dealer, or keep parking my car in neutral with parking brake and wheel chucks. Thanks again,

Hi, I am new to USMB. I got 98 Legacy L AWD. Parked uphill on my driveway overnight, and next morning, all wheels and shift lever are completely locked up. By the time it was towed and unloaded at the garage, it was freed as though nothing had happened. It occurred twice in past 3 weeks. Local garage is clueless, and when I called nearby Subaru dealers, they don't seem to know either. I am not optimistic that, without any symptoms to present, the car may sit at the dealer for days, or get everything in sight replaced. I thought that it might be something wrong with AWD differential. (I remembered a similar situation of my old Toyota Tercel 4WD of 4WD-2WD lever getting stuck after driving 4WD vehicle on a dry pavement for while). Could anyone give me advice? Thanks