Complaints
119
Crashes
10
Fires
4
Injuries
5
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Subaru Legacy Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#116 complaints
Tire Defects
Avg mileage:96,870 mi
Crash-related:1
#29 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:82,504 mi
Crash-related:1
#37 complaints
Suspension Failures
Avg mileage:143,250 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Subaru Legacy.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tire Defects | 16 | 1 | — | 96,870 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 9 | 1 | — | 82,504 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 7 | — | — | 143,250 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | 2 | — | 103,000 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 5 | — | 2 | 152,500 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 5 | — | — | 109,750 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 5 | 2 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines | 1 | — | — | — |
Tire Defects
16
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
96,870
Automatic Transmission
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,504
Suspension Failures
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
143,250
Unintended Acceleration
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
103,000
Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
152,500
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
109,750
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2000 Subaru Legacy — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Subaru Legacy reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2000 Subaru Legacy has 119 NHTSA complaints, 10 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Tire Defects with 16 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Subaru Legacy?
Top reported problems: Tire Defects (16 complaints, avg 96,870 mi); Automatic Transmission (9 complaints, avg 82,504 mi); Suspension Failures (7 complaints, avg 143,250 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 2000 Subaru Legacy?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 108,843 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Subaru Legacy?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Subaru Legacy include 10 crash-related reports, 4 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 2000 Subaru Legacy have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 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 2000 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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