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1992 Subaru LegacyProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 55 owner complaints about the 1992 Subaru Legacy, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year37% below the Legacy median · #28 of 35 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints558 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem22Seat belts

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 3, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1992 Subaru Legacy has problems

55 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Seat belts221
Structure73
Visibility50
Power train50
Tires51
Engine and engine cooling40
Electrical system30
Vehicle speed control20
Air bags22
8 other systems81

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1992 Subaru Legacy recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Power train: manual transmission

Recall 94V-052 · Mar 23, 1994 · 31,295 vehicles

Risk. 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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Storage: tank assembly

Recall 92V-044 · Apr 1, 1992 · 9,500 vehicles

Risk. THE PUNCTURE IN THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK COULD CAUSE FUELTO LEAK, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE WHEN LEAKS OCCUR NEAR A SOURCE OFIGNITION.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Subaru.

Best & worst years

1992 vs. every other Legacy year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Legacy median. How we score

'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1992 Subaru Legacy safety ratings

1992 Subaru Legacy 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Legacy owners report

Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

1) TRAVELING ON I-10 WEST APPROACHING WILCOX, AZ. PASSED UP DIESEL, DIESEL CROSSED INTO LANE (POSSIBLY DUE TO HEAVY CROSSWINDS PROMINENT IN AREA), LOST CONTROL OF CAR AND ROLLED TWICE OFF THE HIGHWAY. 2) ROOF CAVED IN ON DRIVERS SIDE, CAUSING A COMPRESSING FRACTURE TO DRIVERS NECK. DRIVER NOW…
Complaint 10122063 · May 24, 2005
DRIVER'S SIDE MOTOR BELT FAILED TO OPERATE, LEAVING DRIVER WITHOUT ANY RESTRAINT WHILE DRIVING. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED AT THIS TIME. *AK
Complaint 859411 · Mar 29, 2000
PASSENGER'S SHOULDER SEATBELT DOES NOT RETRACT WHICH WON'T PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT IN EVENT OF A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Complaint 852652 · Nov 8, 1999

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