Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2000 Subaru legacy has 4 recalls, 103 complaints.
4
Recalls
103
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
13E065000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Airtex Products LP (Airtex) is recalling certain model E8598M, E8518M, E8600M, E8596M, and E8597M fuel pumps manufactured July 26, 2013, and July 29, ...
03V153000
SUSPENSION:REAR
THIS RECALL APPLIES TO CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA...
99V249000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDAN L MODEL PASSENGER VEHICLES. ANTI-RUST COATING WAS INCORRECTLY APPLIED TO THE TRANSVERSE LINK MOUNTING SURFACE OF THE VEHI...
00V091000
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LEFT-SIDE STEERING KNUCKLE ARM WAS INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED.
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2000 Subaru Legacy 4-DR.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2019 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 SUBARU LEGACY. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING A STATE INSPECTION, THE ... |
| Dec 12, 2016 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 SUBARU LEGACY. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS IN BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATUR... |
| Apr 9, 2016 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | STRONG FUEL SMELL WHEN STARTING IN COLD WEATHER. |
| Feb 19, 2016 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBE... |
| Mar 15, 2014 | TIRES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A CONTINENTAL EXTREME CONTACT TIRE, SIZE: 205/55R16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TH... |
| Dec 15, 2013 | AIR BAGS | CAR SLID ON BLACK ICE OFF THE ROAD, DOWN A VERY STEEP EMBANKMENT, INTO THE SIDE OF A BUILDING, AND T... |
| Dec 9, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE | DRIVING TO WORK CAR RUNNING FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 MIN. THE WINDOW CONTROL SWITCH INSIDE THE DRIVER SI... |
| Nov 21, 2013 | ENGINE | I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING A VERY POWERFUL FUEL SMELL EMITTING FROM THE AREAS OF THE ENGINE. WHEN I PO... |
| Jun 13, 2013 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SUSPENSION WAS COMPLETEL... |
| Feb 1, 2013 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | REAR SUBFRAME RUSTED AND BROKEN A PART - DEALER DEEMED CAR UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *TR |
| Jan 7, 2013 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE D... |
| Nov 19, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 SUBARU LEGACY GT AWD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICL... |
| Jul 11, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2000 SUBARU LEGACY OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE RADIO ST... |
| Jun 14, 2012 | TIRES | I HAD A BLOWOUT ON THE FREEWAY. PURCHASED REPLACEMENT TIRE AND DROVE 313 MILES ON THIS BRAND NEW TI... |
| Mar 23, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | CHRONIC, AND DOCUMENTED, FAILURE OF HEAD GASKETS BY SUBARU. CAUSING A LARGE LEAK OF OIL THAT COULD ... |
| Jan 20, 2011 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | I BOUGHT A USED CAR THIS PAST SUMMER. NOW THAT IT IS COLD WHENEVER WE GET IN THE CAR WHEN IT'S REAL... |
| Jan 30, 2009 | SUSPENSION | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 SUBARU LEGACY. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEH... |
| Jan 7, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | COOLANT LEAK FROM DRIVERS SIDE HEAD GASKET. *TR |
| Jun 2, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN THERE WAS AN INCREASE... |
| Apr 13, 2008 | SUSPENSION | FRONT LEFT STRUT BROKE AND CAME CLOSE TO PUNCTURING THE TIRE. COULD HANDLE THE CAR EFFICIENTLY-WENT ... |