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1995 Subaru LegacyProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 181 owner complaints about the 1995 Subaru Legacy, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexYear to avoid2.7× the Legacy median · #1 of 35 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints18160 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage197kAir bags, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 27, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 Subaru Legacy has problems

181 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
Air bags4529
Service brakes, hydraulic254
Electrical system201
Engine and engine cooling172
Suspension142
Fuel system, other90
Fuel system, gasoline90
Power train90
Latches/locks/linkages71
14 other systems507

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

2 recalls

1995 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

Springs: coil springs

Recall 01V-216 · Jun 25, 2001 · 180,000 vehicles

Risk. DEPENDING ON THE LOCATION OF THE FRACTURE, A BROKEN SPRING COULD MOVE PAST THE SPRING SEAT AND CONTACT A FRONT TIRE.

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

1995 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

1995 Subaru Legacy safety ratings

1995 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
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1995 Subaru Legacy, and the recalls they led to.

  1. OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTEA97010 · closed Dec 23, 1998
    Led to recall 98V-315
  2. OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTPE96075 · closed Apr 30, 1997
    No recall
  3. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMPE99067 · closed May 31, 2000
    Led to recall 00I002000
In owners' words

What Legacy owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

10/162017 - I WAS WALKING DOWN THE STREET TO MEET MY WIFE FOR DINNER AFTER PARKING MY CAR. AS I WATCHED HER PULL INTO THE PARKING LOT IN FRONT OF ME IN THE LEGACY I SAW THE WINDSHIELD GET BLOWN OUT BY THE PASSENGER AIRBAG BEING DEPLOYED. SHE WAS STOPPED WAITING FOR TRAFFIC ON A CITY STREET TO CLEAR…
Complaint 11045189 · Nov 10, 2017 · 218,877 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL FROZE AND WAS RESISTANT TO ENGAGEMENT. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT…
Complaint 10398037 · Apr 27, 2011 · 174,278 miles
WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN CONSUMER DROVE OVER A POT AND BOTH OF THE VEHICLES FRONT AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WAS NO FRONT END DAMAGE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
Complaint 8022882 · Nov 18, 2002

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