1991 SUBARU LEGACY
3 recalls, 121 complaints - 17 TSBs
94V052000 Mar 23, 1994
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
WHEN THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN CONTINUOUSLY UNDER EXTREMELY COLD TEMPERATURES (-22 DEGREES F.) AND HIGH HUMIDITY WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE TRANSMISSION BREATHING (AIR) VENT CAN BE BLOCKED DUE TO MOISTURE FREEZING AT THE OIL LEVEL GAUGE. IF THIS OCCURS, PRESSURE INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION CASE WILL INCREASE A... Read more
Consequence
SUDDEN STOPS WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING CAN CAUSE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS TO BE THROWN AROUND THE VEHICLE AND CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WHICH CAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE OIL GAUGE PIPE AND MODIFY THE OIL LEVEL GAUGE (DIPSTICK) OR REPLACE IT, DEPENDING ON THE TYPE OF DIPSTICK IN THE VEHICLE.
91V082000 May 30, 1991
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
UNDER CERTAIN LOAD CONDITIONS, THE PARK GEAR MAY NOT DISENGAGE IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION LEVER IS MOVED FROM PARK TO REVERSE.
Consequence
DELAYED RELEASE OF TRANSMISSION FROM PARK CAUSES DELAYEDAND POSSIBLY ABRUPT VEHICLE MOVEMENT THAT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL A MODIFIED PARKING BRAKE PAWL TO PREVENT DELAYED RELEASE INTO REVERSE GEAR.
90V184000 Oct 16, 1990
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Defect Description
TORQUE OF LATCH SCREWS ON FRONT DOORS MAY LOOSEN OVER TIME DUE TO A GAP BETWEEN THE LATCH BASE PLATE AND INNER DOOR PANEL UNDER THE SCREW HEAD.
Consequence
THE AFFECTED DOOR MAY NOT BE OPENED FROM INSIDE,PREVENTING EXIT FROM THAT DOOR.
Remedy
REPLACE FRONT DOOR LATCH SCREWS WITH "LOCK-TIGHT" SCREWS.
Complaint Statistics
121 total complaints
6 crashes 5 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 14 |
| SEAT BELTS | 12 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 10 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 5 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 5 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 3 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
Oct 11, 2017
Incident date: Jul 1, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 SUBARU LEGACY. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT'S ELBOW WAS CUT SEVERAL TIMES ON THE DOOR JAM WHILE ATTEMPTING TO EXIT. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAIL... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Feb 16, 2016
Incident date: Oct 1, 2015
DRIVERS SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT DRIVE CABLE SLIPS OUT OF TRACK MAKING SEAT BELT USELESS AND DANGEROUS.
POWER TRAIN
Aug 1, 2012
Incident date: Jul 30, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT WAS SITTING AT A TRAFFIC STOP WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE AND THE GEAR SHIFTER DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO TA... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 28, 2010
Incident date: Oct 1, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN DRIVING 50 MPH AND FASTER, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD BRIEFLY ILLUMINATE AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC THAT THE FAILURE COULD POTENTIALLY B... Read more
SEAT BELTS
May 31, 2007
Incident date: May 26, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC SEAT BELT JAMS IN THE MIDDLE AND RENDERS THE SEAT BELT INOPERABLE. THE DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 176,000. THE CONSUMER STATED THE SEAT BELT WAS REPLACED... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Mar 18, 2004
CONSUMER NOTICED THAT DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WEBBING WAS SEPARATING. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY, AND THAT CONSUMER HAD TO PAY FOR REPAIRS. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
Oct 16, 2003
Incident date: Oct 9, 2003
THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH THAT CONTROLS HEADLIGHTS AND TURN SIGNAL MALFUNCTIONED. DRIVER TRIED TO USE THE TURN SIGNAL AND HEADLIGHTS TURNED OFF WITHOUT ANY WARNING. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION DUE TO ANOTHER VEHICLE NOT SEEING THE HEADLIGHTS. ... Read more
Crash
1 injured
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Oct 16, 2003
Incident date: Oct 9, 2003
THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH THAT CONTROLS HEADLIGHTS AND TURN SIGNAL MALFUNCTIONED. DRIVER TRIED TO USE THE TURN SIGNAL AND HEADLIGHTS TURNED OFF WITHOUT ANY WARNING. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION DUE TO ANOTHER VEHICLE NOT SEEING THE HEADLIGHTS. ... Read more
Crash
1 injured
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Oct 16, 2003
Incident date: Oct 9, 2003
THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH THAT CONTROLS HEADLIGHTS AND TURN SIGNAL MALFUNCTIONED. DRIVER TRIED TO USE THE TURN SIGNAL AND HEADLIGHTS TURNED OFF WITHOUT ANY WARNING. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION DUE TO ANOTHER VEHICLE NOT SEEING THE HEADLIGHTS. ... Read more
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Aug 19, 2003
AFTER STARTING VEHICLE DRIVER PUT SHIFTER IN DRIVE AND VEHICLE TOOK OFF, DRIVER HAD NO CONTROL. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE HIT A BRICK WALL BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *AK
Crash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 19, 2003
AFTER STARTING VEHICLE DRIVER PUT SHIFTER IN DRIVE AND VEHICLE TOOK OFF, DRIVER HAD NO CONTROL. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE HIT A BRICK WALL BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *AK
Crash
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Oct 9, 2002
WITHIN ONE WEEK BOTH SEAT BELTS CAME APART. DEALER SAID IT WOULD COST $975.00 TO REPLACE THEM. DO I HAVE ANY OTHER RECOURSE? THANK YOU.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Jan 16, 2002
Incident date: May 8, 2001
WHEN OPENING THE DOOR USING THE INSIDE HANDLE, UPON RELEASE OF THE DOOR HANDLE THE LOCKING MECHANISM IS TRIGGERED WHICH CAUSES ALL OF THE DOORS TO LOCK AND THE DRIVER'S DOOR LOCK IS JAMMED IN THE LOCKED POSITION. THE DRIVER'S DOOR IS ONLY SUPPOSED TO LOCK UPON CLOSING WHEN THE OUTER DOOR HANDLE IS ... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Dec 4, 2001
Incident date: Apr 1, 2001
LOCK ON VEHICLE DOESN'T WORK. CONSUMER STATED THAT WINDOW WILL BE LEFT DOWN IN ORDER TO GET INSIDE OF VEHICLE. ALSO, GEAR SHIFT GOES UP AND DOWN. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 4, 2001
Incident date: Apr 1, 2001
LOCK ON VEHICLE DOESN'T WORK. CONSUMER STATED THAT WINDOW WILL BE LEFT DOWN IN ORDER TO GET INSIDE OF VEHICLE. ALSO, GEAR SHIFT GOES UP AND DOWN. *AK
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Oct 1, 2001
Incident date: Sep 15, 2001
VEHICLE WOULD ONLY MOVE FOR SHORT DISTANCES, THEN WILL STOP. CONSUMER FEELS THERE'S A PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISION. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Aug 27, 2001
Incident date: Apr 30, 2001
FABRIC JOINT ON LAP BELT WAS PRINTED WITH A WARNING THAT THE BELT MUST BE REPLACED IF THE FABRIC IS BROKEN, PRESUMABLY IN A COLLISION. IT HAS WORN OUT THROUGH ABRASION FROM NORMAL USE, NO COLLISION IS INVOLVED. HOWEVER, IT NEEDS TO BE FIXED OTHERWISE A BASIC SAFETY COMPONENT REQUIRED BY LAW IS SIM... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
May 2, 2001
Incident date: Sep 1, 1992
THE DOOR LOCKS ON THE FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE ARE PERMANENTLY LOCKED.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Feb 27, 2001
Incident date: Jan 20, 2001
A REPLACEMENT WINDSHIELD IS LEAKING. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO BLOOMFIELD GLASS COMPANY TO HAVE IT REPLACED. *AK CONSUMER RETURNED TO SHOP AFTER WINDOW WAS REPLACED DUE TO A LEAK, DEALER STATED LEAK WAS DUE TO TAPE, SO THE TAPE WAS REMOVED, HOWEVER THERE WAS STILL AN AIR LEAK, NEW TAPE WAS P... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Jan 31, 2001
Incident date: Jul 21, 2000
FRONT BRAKE PADS FAILED. NLM
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
Jan 31, 2001
Incident date: Jul 21, 2000
TRUNK WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE. NLM
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
Jan 31, 2001
Incident date: Jul 1, 1999
FAN RELAY FAILED CAUSING THE FAN AND HEATER TO BE INOPERATIVE. NLM
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jan 31, 2001
Incident date: Jul 1, 2000
BOTH FRONT DOORS AND ONE REAR DOOR BECAME STUCK, THE DOORS COULD NOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE BECAUSE THE INNER DOOR HANDLES MALFUNCTIONED. NLM
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 31, 2001
Incident date: Jul 31, 2000
AIR CONTROL VALVE IS SLOW CAUSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO BE HARD TO PRESS. NLM
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jan 26, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 1996
OIL LEAK. *AK PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE RELEASE FAILED. *YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jan 26, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 1996
OIL LEAK. *AK PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE RELEASE FAILED. *YH
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jan 17, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Jan 17, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Nov 20, 2000
Incident date: Feb 13, 1997
BATTERY FAILED. *SLC
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Nov 20, 2000
Incident date: Feb 13, 1997
AIR CONDITIONER FAN WAS DRIED AND CRACKED. *SLC
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Nov 20, 2000
Incident date: Feb 13, 1997
INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET REPLACED. *SLC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Nov 20, 2000
Incident date: Feb 13, 1997
MANY LEAKS FOUND WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, THE DEALER REPLACED THE CAMSEAL, THE O'RING, AND THE OIL FILLER TUBE. *SLC
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Nov 20, 2000
Incident date: Feb 13, 1997
HEADLAMP OUT OF ALIGNMENT, DEALER REPLACED HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY. *SLC
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Nov 20, 2000
Incident date: Feb 13, 1997
RIGHT SIDE WINDOW NOT IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. *SLC
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
Nov 20, 2000
Incident date: Feb 13, 1997
AXLE BOOT WAS CRACKED, THE DEALER REPLACED THE RIGHT AXLE CVJ AXLE BOOT. *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Nov 20, 2000
Incident date: Feb 13, 1997
FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED. *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Nov 20, 2000
Incident date: Feb 13, 1997
FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED. *SLC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Nov 20, 2000
Incident date: Feb 13, 1997
ALTERNATOR WAS DRIED AND CRACKED. *SLC
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Nov 20, 2000
Incident date: Feb 13, 1997
BRIDGESTONE SF 402 STEEL TIRES VIBRATED AND CAUSED VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT, ALL TIRES HAD SHIFTED STEEL BELTS. *SLC
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Nov 20, 2000
Incident date: Feb 13, 1997
THERE IS NO POWER COMING FROM THE LIGHTER SOCKET, DEALER REPLACED SOCKET AND ELEMENT. *SLC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Oct 10, 2000
Incident date: Oct 10, 2000
CONSUMER DETECTED THAT EXHAUST FUMES WERE SEEPING INTO THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER FELT IT'WAS A DESIGN FLAW.*AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Mar 13, 2000
Incident date: Aug 1, 1999
PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE WITHOUT TWO HANDS, ONE TO HOLD THE LOCKING MECHANISM , AND THE OTHER TO PULL THE LATCH. ALSO, DOOR CANNOT BE ENTERD FROM THE OUTSIDE IF IT'S LOCKED OR UNLOCKED WITHOUT THE KEY. THERE IS A RECALL 90V184 FOR THIS PROBLEM THIS VEHICLE DOES NOT ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Feb 25, 2000
Incident date: Mar 25, 1996
RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WOULD DROP DOWN LOWER THAT THE OTHER 3 WHEELS. DEALER SAID VEHICLE NEEDED AIR COMPRESSOR AND EVAPORATER. THAT DIDNOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. TOOK CAR BACK TO MECHANIC, AND HE INDICATED ALL 4 AIRBAGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
SUSPENSION
Feb 25, 2000
Incident date: Mar 25, 1996
RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WOULD DROP DOWN LOWER THAT THE OTHER 3 WHEELS. DEALER SAID VEHICLE NEEDED AIR COMPRESSOR AND EVAPORATER. THAT DIDNOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. TOOK CAR BACK TO MECHANIC, AND HE INDICATED ALL 4 AIRBAGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Oct 30, 1999
Incident date: Oct 1, 1999
AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT HAS FAILED - COST TO REPAIR: $500-700, I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS HAPPENING IN MOST SUBARUS. IS THERE SOMETHING BEING DONE? I AM AFRAID THAT I WILL BE SERIOUSLY INJURED IF I WERE TO GET INTO AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THERE IS ANYTHING YOU ARE DOING ABOUT THIS PROBL... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Oct 21, 1999
Incident date: Oct 10, 1999
LOCKSMITH SAYS HE REPLACES AT LEAST 10 OF THESE LOCKS PER YEAR IN OUR SMALL TOWN.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT
Aug 30, 1999
Incident date: Feb 2, 1995
UNIVERSAL JOINT SHAFT FAILED. YH
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
Aug 30, 1999
Incident date: Jun 1, 1997
DRIVER AND PASSANGER SIDE VISORS OBSTRUCTED DOOR CLOSING. YH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Aug 30, 1999
Incident date: Oct 20, 1995
FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN OUT. YH
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:BANJO HOUSING
Aug 30, 1999
Incident date: Nov 17, 1994
RIGHT SIDE AXLE SHAFT BROKEN. YH
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EPA Fuel Economy, 1991 SUBARU LEGACY
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 27.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,850 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1991 SUBARU LEGACY
17 manufacturer communications from 11 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 9 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| 021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 1 |
| 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
01-167-08R
Aug 23, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
15-302-22
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.
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.
15-192-22R
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
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models
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
09-51-08R
Jun 7, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin is to advise of SOAa??s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.
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.
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.
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Jul 1, 2007
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HEADLIGHT BULB SOCKET REPAIRS. *KB
035002
Dec 23, 2002
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
NEW PROCEDURE FOR REPLACING REAR WHEEL BEARINGS. *TT
106896R
Aug 15, 1998
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
VARIOUS INSTRUCTIONS AND PROCEDURES ON AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT. *YC
114695
Oct 1, 1995
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
KNOCK SENSOR. *SD
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 (current) | 3 | 121 | |
| 1990 | 4 | 103 | View |
| 1989 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1988 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1987 | 0 | 1 | View |