Complaints
90
Crashes
12
Fires
2
Injuries
5
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2001 Subaru Legacy Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#19 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:40,000 mi
Crash-related:5
#28 complaints
Gasoline Fuel System
Avg mileage:72,143 mi
#36 complaints
Tire Defects
Avg mileage:67,666 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Subaru Legacy.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unintended Acceleration | 9 | 5 | — | 40,000 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 8 | — | — | 72,143 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 6 | 1 | 1 | 67,666 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 5 | — | — | 67,044 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Rear/Other | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | — | — | — |
Unintended Acceleration
9
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,000
Gasoline Fuel System
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,143
Tire Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
67,666
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,044
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Sidewall
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Sunroof/Moonroof
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Rear/Other
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2001 Subaru Legacy — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2001 Subaru Legacy reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2001 Subaru Legacy has 90 NHTSA complaints, 12 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Unintended Acceleration with 9 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2001 Subaru Legacy?
Top reported problems: Unintended Acceleration (9 complaints, avg 40,000 mi); Gasoline Fuel System (8 complaints, avg 72,143 mi); Tire Defects (6 complaints, avg 67,666 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 2001 Subaru Legacy?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 59,941 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2001 Subaru Legacy?
NHTSA complaints for the 2001 Subaru Legacy include 12 crash-related reports, 2 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 2001 Subaru Legacy have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2001 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 2001 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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