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
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:40,000 mi
Crash-related:5
#28 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Avg mileage:72,143 mi
#36 complaints
TIRES
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 9 | 5 | — | 40,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 8 | — | — | 72,143 mi | |
| TIRES | 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 | — | — | 34,800 mi | |
| ENGINE | 3 | 1 | — | 149,505 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | — | — | 76,926 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 | — | 1 | 28,250 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 3 | — | — | 24,067 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 | 1 | — | 72,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 3 | — | — | 31,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | — | — | 99,234 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 2 | — | — | 27,400 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 116,500 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 2 | — | — | 62,540 mi | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | 180,005 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 26,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | 31,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 | — | — | 17,400 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 64,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | 126,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 34,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | 120,000 mi |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
9
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,143
TIRES
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
34,800
ENGINE
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
149,505
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,926
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
28,250
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
24,067
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,500
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
31,000
SUSPENSION
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
99,234
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
27,400
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
116,500
SUSPENSION:FRONT
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,540
TIRES:SIDEWALL
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
WHEELS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
180,005
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
26,000
EQUIPMENT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
31,000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
17,400
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,000
POWER TRAIN
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
126,000
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
120,000
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