Complaints
119
Crashes
28
Fires
1
Injuries
15
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Subaru Legacy Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#112 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:78,393 mi
Crash-related:3
#211 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:74,742 mi
#310 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Crash-related:3
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Subaru Legacy.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 12 | 3 | — | 78,393 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 11 | — | — | 74,742 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 10 | 3 | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 7 | 7 | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 6 | — | — | 100,667 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 | 1 | — | 40,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 4 | — | 155,134 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 | — | — | 66,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 | — | — | 147,696 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 | — | — | 117,850 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | 1 | — | 58,500 mi | |
| CHILD SEAT | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| STEERING | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| TIRES | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 158,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 2 | — | — | 75,000 mi | |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 | — | — | 109,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 | — | — | 66,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 1 | — | — | 66,800 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE | 1 | — | — | — |
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