no report yet
Suspension: rear
Risk. IF SUCH BREAKAGE OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED, CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE AFFECTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
2000 Subaru LegacyProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 94 owner complaints about the 2000 Subaru Legacy, most often about the tires. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 22, 2019. Updated daily. Photo: Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2000 Subaru Legacy has problems
94 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
17Tires1 crash/fire/injury
16Engine and engine cooling
14Power train1 crash/fire/injury
13Suspension
10Vehicle speed control3 crash/fire/injury
8Structure1 crash/fire/injury
7Service brakes, hydraulic2 crash/fire/injury
6Electrical system
3Air bags
1910 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 17 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 16 | 0 |
| Power train | 14 | 1 |
| Suspension | 13 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 10 | 3 |
| Structure | 8 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 7 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 2 |
| Air bags | 3 | 1 |
| 10 other systems | 19 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2000 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
Linkages: tie rod assembly
Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
no report yet
Driveline: center support bearing
Risk. THIS CAN RESULT IN LOOSENING OF THE BRACKET AND SUBSEQUENT SEPARATION OF THE TRANSVERSE LINK FROM THE VEHICLE FRAME.
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
2000 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
2000 Subaru Legacy safety ratings
2000 Subaru Legacy 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Legacy owners report
Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH THE LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. THE DRIVER MANAGED TO PULL THE VEHICLE TO SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE TIRE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE TIRE WILL BE REPLACED ( BIG O SIZE 18570R14). PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *NLM
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