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
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:78,393 mi
Crash-related:3
#211 complaints
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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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Subaru Legacy.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unintended Acceleration | 12 | 3 | — | 78,393 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 11 | — | — | 74,742 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 10 | 3 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 7 | 7 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 6 | — | — | 100,667 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 5 | 1 | — | 40,000 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 4 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Storage | 1 | — | — | — |
Unintended Acceleration
12
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,393
Automatic Transmission
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,742
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
10
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
7
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,667
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,000
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Child Seat
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brake Master Cylinder
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other:Storage
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1999 Subaru Legacy — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Subaru Legacy reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1999 Subaru Legacy has 119 NHTSA complaints, 28 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Unintended Acceleration with 12 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Subaru Legacy?
Top reported problems: Unintended Acceleration (12 complaints, avg 78,393 mi); Automatic Transmission (11 complaints, avg 74,742 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (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 1999 Subaru Legacy?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 75,496 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Subaru Legacy?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Subaru Legacy include 28 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 15 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 1999 Subaru Legacy have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 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 1999 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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