2000 SUBARU LEGACY
4 recalls, 119 complaints - 83 TSBs
13E065000 Nov 29, 2013
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
Airtex Products LP (Airtex) is recalling certain model E8598M, E8518M, E8600M, E8596M, and E8597M fuel pumps manufactured July 26, 2013, and July 29, 2013 and used as aftermarket replacements on Subaru Baja's, Outback's and Legacy's. The affected fuel pumps were sold or installed into the aftermark... Read more
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Airtex will notify owners, and will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Recall is expected to begin on January 2, 2014. Customers may contact Airtex at 1-800-880-3056. The recall is expected to begin during January 2014. This recall is being conducted by Airtex, not by Subaru.
03V153000 Apr 22, 2003
SUSPENSION:REAR
Defect Description
THIS RECALL APPLIES TO CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND... Read more
Consequence
IF SUCH BREAKAGE OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED, CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE AFFECTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL CLEAN AND RUST-PROOF THE REAR SUSPENSION SUBFRAME. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 14, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.
00V091000 Mar 24, 2000
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LEFT-SIDE STEERING KNUCKLE ARM WAS INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE ON THE LEFT SIDE TIE-ROD END CASTLE NUT AND INSTALL A NEW COTTER PIN.
99V249000 Sep 17, 1999
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDAN L MODEL PASSENGER VEHICLES. ANTI-RUST COATING WAS INCORRECTLY APPLIED TO THE TRANSVERSE LINK MOUNTING SURFACE OF THE VEHICLE BODY. OVER TIME THE COATING SHRINKS, CAUSING A TORQUE DECREASE OF THE BOLT THAT SECURES THE TRANSVERSE LINK BRACKET TO THE VEHICLE BODY.
Consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN LOOSENING OF THE BRACKET AND SUBSEQUENT SEPARATION OF THE TRANSVERSE LINK FROM THE VEHICLE FRAME.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND, IF NECESSARY, REMOVE THE ANTI-RUST COATING UNDER THE MOUNTING LOCATION OF THE LEFT TRANSVERVE LINK MOUNTING BRACKET BOLT AND RETORQUE THE MOUNTING BOLT TO THE REQUIRED TORQUE.
Complaint Statistics
119 total complaints
10 crashes 4 fires 5 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES | 16 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 9 |
| SUSPENSION | 7 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 5 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 3 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 3 |
SUSPENSION
Aug 22, 2019
Incident date: Jun 25, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 SUBARU LEGACY. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING A STATE INSPECTION, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR SUSPENSION SHOWED SEVERE RUST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN REPAIRED TWICE PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 03V153000 (SUSPENSION) BY PATRIOT SUBARU OF SAC... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 22, 2019
Incident date: Jun 25, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 SUBARU LEGACY. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING A STATE INSPECTION, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR SUSPENSION SHOWED SEVERE RUST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN REPAIRED TWICE PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 03V153000 (SUSPENSION) BY PATRIOT SUBARU OF SAC... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 8, 2017
Incident date: Dec 12, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 SUBARU LEGACY. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS IN BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURE, THE CONTACT DETECTED AN ODOR OF FUEL COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MIL... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 9, 2016
Incident date: Apr 9, 2016
STRONG FUEL SMELL WHEN STARTING IN COLD WEATHER.
AIR BAGS
Feb 22, 2016
Incident date: Feb 19, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V323000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS N... Read more
TIRES
Mar 17, 2014
Incident date: Mar 15, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A CONTINENTAL EXTREME CONTACT TIRE, SIZE: 205/55R16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE SUSTAINED A BLOW OUT. THE CONTACT ALSO DISCOVERED A BLISTER ON THE SIDEWALL OF THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE... Read more
AIR BAGS
Dec 18, 2013
Incident date: Dec 15, 2013
CAR SLID ON BLACK ICE OFF THE ROAD, DOWN A VERY STEEP EMBANKMENT, INTO THE SIDE OF A BUILDING, AND TOTALED THE FRONT END OF THE CAR. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR
Crash
1 injured
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Dec 10, 2013
Incident date: Dec 9, 2013
DRIVING TO WORK CAR RUNNING FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 MIN. THE WINDOW CONTROL SWITCH INSIDE THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR SMOKED AND QUICKLY CAUGHT FIRE. I IMMEDIATELY SLOWED DOWN AND PULLED OVER TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER AND TURNED OFF THE CARD. I OPENED THE DOOR AND STEPPED OUT. WITHIN A FEW SECONDS THE PANEL ON ... Read more
Fire
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 10, 2013
Incident date: Dec 9, 2013
DRIVING TO WORK CAR RUNNING FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 MIN. THE WINDOW CONTROL SWITCH INSIDE THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR SMOKED AND QUICKLY CAUGHT FIRE. I IMMEDIATELY SLOWED DOWN AND PULLED OVER TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER AND TURNED OFF THE CARD. I OPENED THE DOOR AND STEPPED OUT. WITHIN A FEW SECONDS THE PANEL ON ... Read more
Fire
1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY
Dec 10, 2013
Incident date: Dec 9, 2013
DRIVING TO WORK CAR RUNNING FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 MIN. THE WINDOW CONTROL SWITCH INSIDE THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR SMOKED AND QUICKLY CAUGHT FIRE. I IMMEDIATELY SLOWED DOWN AND PULLED OVER TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER AND TURNED OFF THE CARD. I OPENED THE DOOR AND STEPPED OUT. WITHIN A FEW SECONDS THE PANEL ON ... Read more
Fire
1 injured
ENGINE
Nov 21, 2013
Incident date: Nov 21, 2013
I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING A VERY POWERFUL FUEL SMELL EMITTING FROM THE AREAS OF THE ENGINE. WHEN I POP THE HOOD THE SMELL IS THE STRONGEST. THE SMELL IS OF RAW GASOLINE (NOT EXHAUST OR ANYTHING OF THAT SORT) AND PERMEATES INTO THE CABIN AND ALL AROUND THE VEHICLE. THE ODOR EMERGES ONLY ON COLD DAYS, ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jul 1, 2013
Incident date: Jun 13, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SUSPENSION WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 03V153000 (SUSPENSION), BUT THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE UNDER THE RECAL... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Feb 1, 2013
Incident date: Feb 1, 2013
REAR SUBFRAME RUSTED AND BROKEN A PART - DEALER DEEMED CAR UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *TR
SUSPENSION
Feb 1, 2013
Incident date: Feb 1, 2013
REAR SUBFRAME RUSTED AND BROKEN A PART - DEALER DEEMED CAR UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *TR
SUSPENSION
Jan 10, 2013
Incident date: Jan 7, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. HE WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 21, 2012
Incident date: Nov 19, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 SUBARU LEGACY GT AWD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE FIRE STARTED FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. THERE WAS A POLICE REPORT FILED FOR THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER... Read more
Fire
TIRES
Jul 19, 2012
Incident date: Jun 14, 2012
I HAD A BLOWOUT ON THE FREEWAY. PURCHASED REPLACEMENT TIRE AND DROVE 313 MILES ON THIS BRAND NEW TIRE AND IT DEVELOPED A BUBBLE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 12, 2012
Incident date: Jul 11, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2000 SUBARU LEGACY OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE RADIO STOPPED FUNCTIONING ON ITS OWN AND THE GAUGES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WERE CHANGING UNCONTROLLABLY. THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WERE ILLUMINATED. THE GAUGES... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dec 30, 2011
Incident date: Jun 2, 2008
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN THERE WAS AN INCREASE IN ENGINE RPMS AND THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE WARNING LAMPS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 24, 2011
Incident date: Mar 23, 2011
CHRONIC, AND DOCUMENTED, FAILURE OF HEAD GASKETS BY SUBARU. CAUSING A LARGE LEAK OF OIL THAT COULD CAUSE A FIRE AND/OR ACCIDENT.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jan 25, 2011
Incident date: Jan 20, 2011
I BOUGHT A USED CAR THIS PAST SUMMER. NOW THAT IT IS COLD WHENEVER WE GET IN THE CAR WHEN IT'S REALLY COLD AND THERE IS A STRONG GAS ODOR IN THE CAR. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH I FOUND THAT ALLOT OF PEOPLE WITH THIS MODEL VARIOUS YEARS HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE. I WOULD THINK THIS A SERIOUS SAFETY AND... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 22, 2009
Incident date: Jan 1, 2006
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 SUBARU L WAGON. WHILE DRIVING THE ATF WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL AND THEN THE VEHICLE WOULD DOWN-SHIFT. THE COMPUTER, TRANSMISSION COMPUTER, SPARK PLUG, OXYGEN SENSOR, AND COIL PACK HAVE ALL BEEN REPLACED. NONE OF THE REPAIRS HAVE REM... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 22, 2009
Incident date: Jan 1, 2006
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 SUBARU L WAGON. WHILE DRIVING THE ATF WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL AND THEN THE VEHICLE WOULD DOWN-SHIFT. THE COMPUTER, TRANSMISSION COMPUTER, SPARK PLUG, OXYGEN SENSOR, AND COIL PACK HAVE ALL BEEN REPLACED. NONE OF THE REPAIRS HAVE REM... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Apr 20, 2009
Incident date: Jan 7, 2009
COOLANT LEAK FROM DRIVERS SIDE HEAD GASKET. *TR
SUSPENSION
Feb 3, 2009
Incident date: Jan 30, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 SUBARU LEGACY. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND BEGAN SWERVING ACROSS THE LANES. SHE EXITED THE FREEWAY AND DROVE TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE UNIBAR FRAME ABOVE THE FRONT TIRES WAS RUSTED THROUGH AND ONLY THE TRANSMISS... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Dec 5, 2008
Incident date: Sep 5, 2005
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER VEHICLE WAS IN THE REPAIR SHOP FOR TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE VEHICLE ALSO SHAKES SEVERELY WHEN APPROACHING A STOP SIGN OR TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE VEHICLE MUST BE SHIFTED INTO PARK WHEN THE SHAKING OCCURS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO T... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 5, 2008
Incident date: Sep 5, 2005
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER VEHICLE WAS IN THE REPAIR SHOP FOR TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE VEHICLE ALSO SHAKES SEVERELY WHEN APPROACHING A STOP SIGN OR TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE VEHICLE MUST BE SHIFTED INTO PARK WHEN THE SHAKING OCCURS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO T... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 18, 2008
Incident date: Aug 12, 2007
UNDER WARRANTY HAD THREE HEAD GASKETS ON 2000 LEGACY 2.5L (38,000, 55,000, 75,600 MILES RESPECTIVELY). AT 97,000 MILE SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF #2 CYCLINDER. SUBARU BLAMED ME SINCE I REPLACED THE PLUGS AT 65,000. I PAID $1700 AT LYNNES SUBARU IN ARPIL TO REPLACE LEFT SIDE HEAD WITH NEW ONE. AT 99,5... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Aug 18, 2008
Incident date: Aug 12, 2007
UNDER WARRANTY HAD THREE HEAD GASKETS ON 2000 LEGACY 2.5L (38,000, 55,000, 75,600 MILES RESPECTIVELY). AT 97,000 MILE SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF #2 CYCLINDER. SUBARU BLAMED ME SINCE I REPLACED THE PLUGS AT 65,000. I PAID $1700 AT LYNNES SUBARU IN ARPIL TO REPLACE LEFT SIDE HEAD WITH NEW ONE. AT 99,5... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
Apr 16, 2008
Incident date: Apr 13, 2008
FRONT LEFT STRUT BROKE AND CAME CLOSE TO PUNCTURING THE TIRE. COULD HANDLE THE CAR EFFICIENTLY-WENT TO LOCAL GARAGE 1 MILE AWAY , WITH CAUTION , WHERE PEOBLEM WAS DETERMINED
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 4, 2008
Incident date: Feb 9, 2008
2000 SUBARU LEGACY L TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT GO INTO DRIVE WHILE STOPPED FOR A LIGHT. CAR UNABLE TO BE MOVED AND STUCK IN TRAFFIC. THIS CAUSED A VERY UNSAFE PROBLEM AS TRAFFIC BACKED UP BEHIND THE CAR. TRANSMISSION INTERMITTENTLY REFUSES TO SHIFT. DEALER SAYS NEW TRNS. SUBARU AWARE OF DEFECT IN TRANS... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Oct 30, 2007
Incident date: May 11, 2007
I WAS DRIVING ON A DIRT ROAD WHEN THE EXHAUST PIPE BROKE FROM IN FRONT OF THE MUFFLER. THE MUFFLER WAS NOT SUPPORTED BY HANGERS IN THE FRONT, DROPPED DOWN AND DUG INTO THE DIRT. THE REAR OF THE CAR POLE-VAULTED OVER THE MUFFLER, LEADING TO A TEMPORARY LOSS OF CONTROL. FORTUNATELY, I WAS GOING SLO... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 30, 2006
Incident date: Nov 1, 2006
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... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
Feb 14, 2006
Incident date: Feb 1, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PULLING INTO A GAS STATION AT 2MPH, THE FRONT SUSPENSION STABILIZER BAR BROKE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER SUGGESTED THAT THE STABILIZER BAR BROKE AS A RESULT OF A ROAD HAZARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NEVER DRIVEN OFF RO... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Dec 28, 2005
Incident date: Oct 11, 2005
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HESITATED WHEN APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THIS HAPPENED EVERY TIME THE PEDAL WAS APPLIED. THE VEHICLE WAS CALIBRATED TO FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS. OTHER VEHICLES ON THE LOT WERE DRIVEN AND THEY HAD THE SAME HESITATION. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THIS WAS A CO... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 28, 2005
Incident date: Oct 11, 2005
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HESITATED WHEN APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THIS HAPPENED EVERY TIME THE PEDAL WAS APPLIED. THE VEHICLE WAS CALIBRATED TO FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS. OTHER VEHICLES ON THE LOT WERE DRIVEN AND THEY HAD THE SAME HESITATION. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THIS WAS A CO... Read more
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Apr 11, 2005
Incident date: Apr 11, 2005
THE FACTORY INSTALLED MOON ROOF GLASS DETACHED FROM GLUE. THE GLUE IN FRAME DID NOT ADEQUATELY HOLD THE GLASS IN PLACE. MOON ROOF WAS CLOSED WHEN THE GLASS CAME OFF. THE MECHANIC WHO INSPECTED THE ROOF FELT THAT THE GLUE WAS DEFECTIVE. *AK *BF *NM
AIR BAGS
Apr 2, 2005
Incident date: Apr 1, 2005
WHILE DRIVING, THE CAR WILL "PERCOLATE", OR SKIP, AND STALL COMPLETELY UPON APPLYING BRAKE AT STOP LIGHT. STARTING UP AGAIN, IT WILL SKIP AND / OR COME TO A DEAD STOP AFTER ACCELLERATING. VERY DANGEROUS... HAPPENED A FEW MONTHS AGO, SENT TO SUBARU REPAIR, WHERE THEY CHANGED THE PLUGS AND WIRES. IT H... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 7, 2005
Incident date: Feb 28, 2005
NEW TRANSMISSION WAS PUT IN AT AROUND 40K MILES. NOW THE CAR IS AT 85K MILES. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AND GAVE MY CAR A LITTLE GAS. THE CAR REVED AND ACCELERATED FOR NO REASON, BUT I LOOKED AT MY GAUGES AND NOTHING LOOKED OUT OF THE ORDINARY, SO I KEPT DRIVING. ABOUT 5 MINUTES LATER, I WAS... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 11, 2005
Incident date: Feb 5, 2005
AT ABOUT 76,000 MILES, VERY OCCASIONALLY, THE CAR HESITATED BEFORE ENGAGING IN DRIVE. THE PROBLEM STARTED OCCURRING MORE OFTEN RECENTLY, AND NOW AT 82,000, ACCORDING TO A SUBARU DEALER, THE TRANSMISSION APPARENTLY NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I AM TRYING A "FLUSH" BEFORE REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION. I BE... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 12, 2005
Incident date: Jan 4, 2005
WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT THE GEAR SEEMED TO LOCK. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. CONSUMER PLACED THE VEHICLE INTO A LOWER GEAR, AND PLACED THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS ON, DROVE TO THE MECHANIC, WHO CHANGED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID. . THE ENGINE RUNS. BUT TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO BE DEFECTIVE.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Dec 23, 2004
Incident date: Dec 1, 2003
PROBLEMS WITH HEAD GASKETS ON 2000 SUBARU LEGACY. *MR THE DEALER ADD A SEALANT TO THE COOLANT SYSTEM TO PREVENT LEAKS. THE CONUSMER FEELS THE GASKET SHOULD BE REPLACED. *NM
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
Nov 3, 2004
Incident date: Nov 3, 2004
AFTER EXPERIENCING A FLAT TIRE CONSUMER CHANGED THE TIRE, AFTER PLACING THE JACK UNDER THE VEHICLE BODY IT BROKE IN HALF. *AK *SC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 16, 2004
Incident date: Jul 14, 2004
INTERMITTENTLY, WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE. THE RADIO, FOLLOWED BY THE WINDSHIELD WIPER AND THE EXTERIOR AUTO. THE OUTSIDE MIRRORS FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE DEALERSHIP HAS PULLED THE STEERING COLUMN APART AND CHECKED THE FUSE AND WIRING FOR MOISTURE, BUT NO MOISTU... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Jul 29, 2004
Incident date: Jul 29, 2004
MULTIPLE OVERHEATING PROBLEMS FOR WEEKS AFTER COOLANT ADDITIVE INSTALLED. SUBARU CAN NOT FIX IT.*AK
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Jul 22, 2004
Incident date: Feb 17, 2004
WHILE SUBARU DOES NOT REGARD THEIR DEFECTIVE CLUTCH MECHANISM AS A SAFETY PROBLEM, I HAVE HAD TWO INCIDENTS IN WHICH IN FACT MY SAFETY HAS BEEN ON THE LINE. I AM ANNOYED AT THE CASUAL ATTITUDE SUBARU HAS DEMONSTRATED ON THIS ISSUE, AND I HAVE GOTTEN EXCUSES OR SHRUGS OVER THE PROBLEM. THIS IS TH... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 8, 2004
Incident date: May 20, 2004
VEHICLE STOPPED DURING NORMAL DRIVING AND THERE WAS A LOST OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKING. *MR THE VEHICLE STOPPED DURING THE DEALERS TEST DRIVE, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIND THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER STATED THAT THIS PROBLEM POINTED TOWARDS A KNOCK SENSOR AIR FLOW SENSOR, OR POSSIBLY AN ELECTRONI... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 3, 2004
Incident date: Mar 2, 2004
I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM SUBARU OF AMERICA YESTERDAY. IT IS ASKING THAT CERTAIN OWNERS OF SUBARU AUTOS (LIKE MY 2000 LEGACY) HAVE A STOP LEAK PUT INTO THE COOLING SYSTEM TO AVOID LEAKS IN THE HEAD GASKET. IN THE PAST THERE HAS BEEN INCIDENCES WHERE PEOPLE HAD TO HAVE THEIR HEAD GASKETS REPLACED ON... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Jan 29, 2004
Incident date: Jan 28, 2004
DEALER FOUND LEAKING FUEL HOSES.ROBLEM SRATRED OUT WITH A VERY STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE FUMES INSIDE THE CAR WHEN THE TEMPERATURE OUTSIDE GETS BELOW ABOUT 30 DEGREES F. THIS PROBLEM STARTED LAST WINTER AND THE DEALER SAID IT WAS "BAD GAS". THIS YEAR THE FUMES WERE MUCH WORSE SO I STARTED LOOKING O... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Jan 13, 2004
A LEAK IN THE REAR HATCH CAUSED THE INTERIOR BULBS TO BURN OUT. ALSO, REAR TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY NEEDED REPAIR. *AK
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Technical Service Bulletins, 2000 SUBARU LEGACY
83 manufacturer communications from 52 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 22 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 5 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 4 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
| 116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER | 3 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 3 |
| 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 2 |
01-168-09R
Aug 1, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.
01-168-09R
Aug 1, 2023
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.
01-168-09R
Aug 1, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.
12-249-23R
Jul 11, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin announces the recommended cleaning procedures to followed when encountering vehicles with long time exposure to pollen on painted surfaces on vehicles imported from Japan. This bulletin does not apply to SIA built vehicles.
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.
03-82-18R
Jan 12, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing.
03-82-18R
Jan 12, 2021
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing.
03-82-18R
Jan 12, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing.
03-82-18R
Jan 12, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing.
01-168-09R
Jan 4, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information.
01-168-09R
Jan 4, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information.
03-82-18R
Aug 26, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models listed.
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)
06-68-19R
Jul 11, 2019
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This Service Information bulletin announces instruction for application of additional lubrication between the brake caliper support and pad clips. This will prevent the pad from dragging due to corrosion buildup which may result in uneven o
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.
03-82-18
Oct 26, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases
03-82-18
Oct 26, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases
03-82-18
Oct 26, 2018
100000 POWER TRAIN
This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases
03-82-18
Oct 26, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases
03-82-18
Oct 26, 2018
100000 POWER TRAIN
This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases
01-168-09R
Nov 16, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.
01-168-09R
Sep 30, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.
01-168-09R
Apr 12, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Revised TSB. The Subaru Lock Information Site (SLIS) is located at http://lockinfo.subaru.com, and provides information on how to obtain immobilizer codes and key cut codes for Subaru vehicles from the 2000MY to present. This bulletin iden
01-168-09R
Apr 12, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Revised TSB. The Subaru Lock Information Site (SLIS) is located at http://lockinfo.subaru.com, and provides information on how to obtain immobilizer codes and key cut codes for Subaru vehicles from the 2000MY to present. This bulletin iden
01-168-09R
Apr 12, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Revised TSB. The Subaru Lock Information Site (SLIS) is located at http://lockinfo.subaru.com, and provides information on how to obtain immobilizer codes and key cut codes for Subaru vehicles from the 2000MY to present. This bulletin iden
0116809R
Aug 7, 2014
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
Replacement Key and Immobilizer info
0116809R
Jul 17, 2014
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
Replacement Key and Immobilizer Info
037012R-1
Jan 15, 2014
095400 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:KINETIC:HOUSING/CASE
Repair Procedure for High-Pitched Sound from Extension Housing Area Using Latest Generation Production Parts
03-70-12R
Jan 15, 2014
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR HIGH-PITCHED SOUND FROM EXTENSION HOUSING AREA USING LATEST GENERATION PRODUCTION PARTS - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES PRODUCTION CHANGE, REPAIR PROCEDURE AND PARTS INFORMATION TO ADDRESS A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A HIGH-PITCHED
037012R
May 22, 2013
100000 POWER TRAIN
This Bulletin provides production change, repair procedure and parts information to address a customer concern of a high-pitched sound coming from the transmission extension housing area.
03-70-12R
May 22, 2013
100000 POWER TRAIN
This Bulletin provides production change, repair procedure and parts information to address a customer concern of a high-pitched sound coming from the transmission extension housing area. In cold temperatures, thermal contraction causes shr
03-70-12R
May 22, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Bulletin provides production change, repair procedure and parts information to address a customer concern of a high-pitched sound coming from the transmission extension housing area. In cold temperatures, thermal contraction causes shr
01-168-09R
Apr 25, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
0116809R
Apr 25, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
Replacement Key and Immobilizer
0116809R
Apr 25, 2013
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
Replacement Key and Immobilizer info
03-70-12R
Jan 3, 2013
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES PRODUCTION CHANGE, REPAIR PROCEDURE AND PARTS INFORMATION TO ADDRESS A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A HIGH-PITCHED SOUND COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING AREA. IN COLD TEMPERATURES, THERMAL CONTRACTION CAUSES SHR
037012R
Jan 3, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Repair Procedure for High-Pitched Sound
03-70-12
Dec 13, 2012
350000 EQUIPMENT
REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR HIGH-PITCHED SOUND FROM EXTENSION HOUSING AREA USING LATEST GENERATION PRODUCTION PARTS
037012
Dec 13, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Repair Procedure for High-Pitched Sound from Extension Housing Area Using Latest Generation Production Parts
036812R
Dec 11, 2012
105400 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING
5MT Transfer Driven Gear Bearings
SB-05-50-10R
Feb 3, 2011
190000 TIRES
SUBARU: THERE IS A STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS DUE TO AN IMPORPER WHEEL BALANCE. *RM
07
Jul 1, 2007
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HEADLIGHT BULB SOCKET REPAIRS. *KB
129406
Oct 3, 2006
135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
LOOSE DOOR MIRROR SCREWS. *KB
02
Feb 1, 2006
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
RUBBING MARK ON TIMING BELT. SUBARU. *TT
029605
Sep 9, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2.5L REMANUFACTURED SOHC SHORT BLOCK RELEASE. *TT
170601
Apr 20, 2005
151400 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
INFORMATION REGARDING SEAT BELT LATCH SLIDES TO THE LOWER SEAT BELT ANCHOR. *YH UPDATED *EH
128505
Feb 25, 2005
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION TO PROPERLY DIAGNOSIS THE REAR GATE STAYS AND ALSO AVOIDS UNNECESSARY REPLACEMENT OF NON-FAILED STAYS. *TT
063103
Dec 8, 2004
036100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
REPLACEMENT OF THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) FOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) REPAIR. *TT UPDATE. *TT
170804
Nov 12, 2004
150000 SEAT BELTS
SLOW RETRACTION OF SEATBELTS. *TT
093803
Feb 6, 2004
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY DIVISION OF PARTS.
99
Feb 1, 2004
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM CONDITIONER.*MR
041104
Jan 15, 2004
015200 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
POWER STEERING HOSE - NEW STYLE. *TT
035203
May 19, 2003
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
CLUTCH PEDAL STICKING. *TT
128003
May 19, 2003
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
SUNSHADE FOR REAR SUNROOF ON DUAL SUNROOF MODELS. *TT
127903
Apr 15, 2003
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
LOWER FRONT DOOR WEATHER STRIP DETACHED OR HANGING LOOSE. *TT
127803
Mar 21, 2003
350000 EQUIPMENT
FLOOR MAT HOOK REPAIR. *TT
166602
Mar 15, 2003
100000 POWER TRAIN
TRANSMISSION CONTROL UNIT (TCU) CODE 45 AND ALL-WHEEL DRIVE HARSH ENGAGEMENT. *TT
030103
Mar 1, 2003
162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
NEW HOOD DEFLECTOR. 2000-2004MY LEGACY AND BAJA VEHICLES. *TT
WWF89
Apr 1, 2002
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING. *SLC
010302
Mar 1, 2002
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE THE HEATED SEATS, LIGHTED VISOR MIRRORS, AND POWER MIRRORS TO BE INOPERATIVE. *SLC
083302
Jan 7, 2002
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING COMBINATION SWITCH REPAIRS. *SLC
1510501
Jan 4, 2002
350000 EQUIPMENT
SUBJECT REGARDING AUTO DIMMING ELECTROCHROMIC COMPASS MIRROR TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE. *SLC
17
Jan 1, 2002
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING POPPING OUT OF FIFTH GEAR CONDITION. *JG
1510401
Nov 1, 2001
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
INFORMATION REGARDING ROOF RACK/CROSSBAR WIND NOISE. *YH
040901
Aug 15, 2001
010000 STEERING
SUBJECT ON REGARDING STEERING KNOCKING/RATTLE NOISE WHEN TURNING. *ET
186901
Jul 1, 2001
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE MANUAL CORRECTIONS. *JB
WXW80
Jan 1, 2001
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE FRONT OXYGEN AIR / FUEL (A/F) SENSOR ELEMENT CRACKING. *TT
010700
Jul 1, 2000
162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
INSTALLING THE HOOD DEFLECTOR W CLIPS. *TT
126800
Jun 2, 2000
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THIS BULLETIN WILL HELP IDENTIFY THE SOURCE OF WATNER ENTERING VEHICLES THROUGH THE FRONT MAP LIGHT AREA OF THE INTERIOR PANEL. *TT
166599R
Mar 17, 2000
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
CUSTOMER COMPLAINT THAT THE A/T TEMPERATURE LIGHT FLASHING AND CODE 38 FOUND IN THE TCM. *TT
WXT77
Feb 29, 2000
034100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
SUBARU HAS DETERMINED THAT CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH THE INCORRECT SPECIFICATION MASTER CYLINDER. AS A RESULT, THE CUSTOMER MAY NOTICE A LOWER BRAKE PEDAL FEEL WHEN APPLY THE BRAKES. HOWEVER, THERE WILL BE NO EFFECT ON BRAKE P
2000
Feb 1, 2000
126100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
BRIEF INFORMATION ON INSTALLING A TURN SIGNAL FLASHER FOR RAPID TURN SIGNAL COMPLAINTS. *TT
166599
Jan 31, 2000
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT THE A/T TEMPERATURE LIGHT FLASHING AND CODE 38 FOUND IN THE TCM. *TT
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 (current) | 4 | 119 | |
| 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 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1987 | 0 | 1 | View |