1995 Subaru LEGACY: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
113 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
166,116 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1995 model year. Data snapshot: . 19 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags:Frontal is the most frequently named component, appearing in 20 of 113 complaints (17.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 16 | 14.2% |
| Steering behavior | 7 | 6.2% |
| Fuel system concerns | 5 | 4.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 2.7% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 2.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 2.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags:Frontal | 20 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 7 |
| Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs | 7 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 5 |
| Suspension | 5 |
| Air Bags | 4 |
Air Bags:Frontal: 20; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 7; Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs: 7; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch: 6; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 5; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 5; Suspension: 5; Air Bags: 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 5 |
| 150,000 and above | 13 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 5; 150,000 and above: 13
150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (13). 94 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 26 |
| 1996 | 18 |
| 2000 | 18 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 |
1995: 26; 1996: 18; 2000: 18; 2001: 13; 2002: 5; 2003: 7; 2004: 6; 2005: 4; 2006: 2; 2007: 1; 2008: 1; 2009: 1; 2010: 1; 2011: 4; 2012: 2; 2013: 1; 2014: 1; 2017: 2
Pattern summary
Air Bags:Frontal leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 16 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 5 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10006308 · 2003-02-11 (February 11, 2003)
THE CROTCH STRAP BUCKLE FAILED TO HOLD THE HARNESS STRAP TONGUE SECURELY. *JG *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10006308 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10012123 · 2003-03-19 (March 19, 2003)
THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED IN THE WINDSHIELD. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10012123 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10012124 · 2003-03-19 (March 19, 2003)
THE GAS GAUGE PROVIDED AN INACCURATE FUEL READING. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10012124 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10018686 · 2003-05-14 (May 14, 2003)
ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR THAT HOLDS THE HEAD LIGHT INTO SOCKET HAS SHORTED OUT 4 TIMES. THIS ACTUALLY MELTS AND SMELLS LIKE A ELECTRICAL FIRE. WE'VE HAD TO REPLACE BOTH HEAD LIGHT CONNECTOR'S 2 TIMES. THIS IS A 1995 SUBARU LEGACY. THE DEALER IN ANGLES CAMP,CA HAS TOLD US HE HAS SEEN THIS PROBLEM MANY TIMES FOR THE MODEL AND YEAR OF OUR CAR. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10018686 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10021993 · 2003-05-27 (May 27, 2003)
THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE PERMISSION TO HAVE THE AIR BAGS REMOVED OR DISCONNECTED. *NLM *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10021993 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10024254 · 2003-06-17 (June 17, 2003)
DEALERSHIP IS NOT ABLE TO DO RECALL 01V216000 REPAIRS FOR FRONT COIL SPRINGS IN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10024254 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10040341 · 2003-09-23 (September 23, 2003)
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE WILL STALL. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10040341 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10056127 · 2004-01-29 (January 29, 2004)
CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION. AS A RESULT, DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BACK COLLAPSED, INJURING THE DRIVER. ALSO, WHEN THE SEAT COLLAPSED IT INJURED THE REAR PASSENGER'S LEGS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10056127 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
01V216000 · Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs
Reported: 2001-06-25 (June 25, 2001)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT COIL SPRINGS ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, NEW HAMPSHIRE, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, AND WISCONSIN, AND IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS WERE PRODUCED WITH POOR PAINT QUALITY WHICH, AFTER CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO CORROSIVE SALT, CAN RESULT IN BREAKAGE OF THE SPRING.
Consequence: DEPENDING ON THE LOCATION OF THE FRACTURE, A BROKEN SPRING COULD MOVE PAST THE SPRING SEAT AND CONTACT A FRONT TIRE. SOME TIRES HAVE DEFLATED DUE TO CONTACT WITH A BROKEN SPRING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL NOTIFIY CUSTOMERS TO BRING THEIR VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE A SPRING GUARD INSTALLED ON BOTH FRONT STRUTS TO PREVENT TIRE PUNCTURE AND REPLACE ANY BROKEN SPRINGS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 18, 2001. 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗98V315000 · Air Bags
Reported: 1998-12-11 (December 11, 1998)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN OCCUR AFTER UNDERCARRIAGE CONTACT OF THE TOW HOOKS WITH CURBS, DIPS, SPEEDBUMPS, POTHOLES, ETC.
Consequence: UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE FRONT TOW HOOKS.
NHTSA campaign record ↗