Complaints
121
Crashes
6
Fires
0
Injuries
5
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1991 Subaru Legacy Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#114 complaints
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
#212 complaints
Seat Belt Issues
Avg mileage:176,000 mi
#310 complaints
Structure:Body:Door
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1991 Subaru Legacy.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 12 | — | — | 176,000 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | 1 | — | 193,100 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Webbing | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Constant Velocity Joint | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — |
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
176,000
Structure:Body:Door
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
193,100
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Webbing
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Driveline:Constant Velocity Joint
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1991 Subaru Legacy — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1991 Subaru Legacy reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1991 Subaru Legacy has 121 NHTSA complaints, 6 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch with 14 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1991 Subaru Legacy?
Top reported problems: Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch (14 complaints); Seat Belt Issues (12 complaints, avg 176,000 mi); Structure:Body:Door (10 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1991 Subaru Legacy?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 181,029 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1991 Subaru Legacy?
NHTSA complaints for the 1991 Subaru Legacy include 6 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 5 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1991 Subaru Legacy have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1991 Subaru Legacy as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1991 Subaru Legacy?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Subaru Legacy reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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