1988 SUBARU LEGACY
0 recalls, 1 complaints - 13 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Jul 24, 2004
Incident date: Jul 1, 2004
SOCKETS CONNECTING HEADLIGHTS TO WIRE SYSTEM HAVE BURNT, CHARED, BECOME BRITTLE, SO THAT ONE HEADLIGHT SOCKET REQURIED CHANGING. SOCKETS ARE NOT AVAILABLE THRU SUBURU WITH OUT ORDERING THE AUTO'S COMPLETE WIRE SYSTEM. A SEARCH THUR THE AUTO RECYCLING YARD SHOWED ALL SOCKETS WERE BURNT. THE DEGREE O... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 1988 SUBARU LEGACY
13 manufacturer communications from 7 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 9 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
15-302-22
Aug 23, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
15-302-22
Aug 23, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
01-167-08R
Aug 23, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
15-192-22R
Mar 18, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic essential information during diagnosis and repair of the Infotainment concerns. (Applicable to all models with Harman or Denso CP1 Infotainment).
01-167-08R
Jun 17, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models
01-167-08R
Jun 17, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models
09-51-08R
Jun 7, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin is to advise of SOAa??s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.
09-51-08R
Jun 7, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin is to advise of SOAa??s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.
14-22-16R
Feb 1, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.
14-22-16R
Aug 4, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Special Service Tools Cross Reference List.
01-181-20
Apr 30, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
All Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices)
Subaru Tech Tips
May 21, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter.
14-22-16R
May 6, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.
NHTSA Safety Investigations, SUBARU LEGACY
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE99067
Opened: Nov 1, 1999 , Closed: May 31, 2000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI HAS RECEIVED 5,820 COMPLAINTS CONCERNING A VARIETY OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURES THAT RESULT IN THE VEHICLE STALLING.OUR COMPLAINT ANALYSIS INDICATES THAT THE MAJORITY OF THESE COMPAINTS ARE CAUSED BY ALTERNATOR FAILURE.IN SOME INSTANCES, THE VEHICLE IS COMPLETELY DEAD AND WILL NOT RESTART.BASED... Read more
PE91039
Opened: Jan 23, 1991 , Closed: May 30, 1991
REVERSE DELAYED ENGAGEMENT
There is no summary currently available
SUBARU LEGACY - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the SUBARU LEGACY across all model years (1990, 2023).
219
Total Recalls
4,163
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
381
Reported Crashes
79
Reported Fires
6
Reported Deaths
SUBARU LEGACY - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 10 | View |
| 2024 | 0 | 26 | View |
| 2023 | 2 | 12 | View |
| 2022 | 2 | 42 | View |
| 2021 | 3 | 43 | View |
| 2020 | 6 | 143 | View |
| 2019 | 3 | 142 | View |
| 2018 | 3 | 162 | View |
| 2017 | 2 | 140 | View |
| 2016 | 3 | 192 | View |
| 2015 | 3 | 232 | View |
| 2014 | 10 | 73 | View |
| 2013 | 12 | 84 | View |
| 2012 | 16 | 119 | View |
| 2011 | 16 | 236 | View |
| 2010 | 18 | 218 | View |
| 2009 | 13 | 75 | View |
| 2008 | 9 | 83 | View |
| 2007 | 9 | 45 | View |
| 2006 | 7 | 135 | View |
| 2005 | 9 | 248 | View |
| 2004 | 11 | 55 | View |
| 2003 | 15 | 69 | View |
| 2002 | 5 | 71 | View |
| 2001 | 8 | 90 | View |
| 2000 | 4 | 119 | View |
| 1999 | 3 | 119 | View |
| 1998 | 5 | 155 | View |
| 1997 | 6 | 179 | View |
| 1996 | 4 | 161 | View |
| 1995 | 2 | 230 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 67 | View |
| 1993 | 1 | 90 | View |
| 1992 | 2 | 66 | View |
| 1991 | 3 | 121 | View |
| 1990 | 4 | 103 | View |
| 1989 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1988 (current) | 0 | 1 | |
| 1987 | 0 | 1 | View |