Known Recalls

Model year record

2000 Subaru Legacy

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 119 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V153000

Suspension: rear

Component
Suspension: rear
Manufacturer
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
170,000
Reported to NHTSA
2003-04-22
Owners notified
2003-07-14

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, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. CERTAIN REAR SUSPENSION SUBFRAME COMPONENTS WERE PRODUCED WITH POOR PAINT QUALITY WHICH, AFTER CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO CORROSIVE ROAD SALTS FOR A PERIOD OF SEVERAL YEARS, COULD RESULT IN RUST-OUT OF THE COMPONENT AND POSSIBLE BREAKAGE OF THE SUBFRAME.

Safety risk

IF SUCH BREAKAGE OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED, CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE AFFECTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V091000

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

Component
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
Manufacturer
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
129
Reported to NHTSA
2000-03-24
Owners notified
2000-03-24

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LEFT-SIDE STEERING KNUCKLE ARM WAS INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE ON THE LEFT SIDE TIE-ROD END CASTLE NUT AND INSTALL A NEW COTTER PIN.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V249000

Power train: driveline: center support bearing

Component
Power train: driveline: center support bearing
Manufacturer
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
13
Reported to NHTSA
1999-09-17
Owners notified
1999-09-27

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.

Safety risk

THIS CAN RESULT IN LOOSENING OF THE BRACKET AND SUBSEQUENT SEPARATION OF THE TRANSVERSE LINK FROM THE VEHICLE FRAME.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Tires1657,835 mi
Power train: automatic transmission977,600 mi
Suspension7144,889 mi
Vehicle speed control6103,000 mi
Electrical system5120,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine599,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip5—
Air bags358,975 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system357,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system3—
Suspension: front3—
Engine and engine cooling2100,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe2130,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system2—
Fuel/propulsion system2156,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly230,000 mi
Structure: body2182,159 mi
Structure: body: door2—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate239,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2—
Vehicle speed control: linkages2—
Electrical system: ignition1—
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Engine1190,000 mi
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift160,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights139,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings160,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1—
Power train: manual transmission1—
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler1—
Service brakes, hydraulic1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1—
Steering1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Steering: rack and pinion: rack1—
Structure1—
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1144,889 mi
Suspension: front: macpherson strut187,499 mi
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar188,700 mi
Suspension: rear1—
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1—
Tires: sidewall1—
Tires: tread/belt1—
Visibility: power window devices and controls1225,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1—
Visibility: windshield1—
Wheels1—

The 1999 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2001 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.