Complaints
66
Crashes
8
Fires
0
Injuries
8
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1992 Subaru Legacy Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#111 complaints
Seat Belt Issues
#26 complaints
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
#35 complaints
Tire Defects
Avg mileage:124,900 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1992 Subaru Legacy.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belt Issues | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 5 | 1 | — | 124,900 mi | |
| Body Structure | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Manual Transmission:Column Shift Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Webbing | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Tailgate | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 1 | — | — | — |
Seat Belt Issues
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
124,900
Body Structure
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Sunroof/Moonroof
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Manual Transmission:Column Shift Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Webbing
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Tailgate
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1992 Subaru Legacy — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1992 Subaru Legacy reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1992 Subaru Legacy has 66 NHTSA complaints, 8 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Seat Belt Issues with 11 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1992 Subaru Legacy?
Top reported problems: Seat Belt Issues (11 complaints); Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage (6 complaints); Tire Defects (5 complaints, avg 124,900 mi). 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 1992 Subaru Legacy?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 124,900 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1992 Subaru Legacy?
NHTSA complaints for the 1992 Subaru Legacy include 8 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 8 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 1992 Subaru Legacy have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1992 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 1992 Subaru Legacy?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
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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