CarRecallWatchThe 1990 Subaru Legacy has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 2 fires, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (22 reports).
1990 Subaru Legacy recalls
Most common 1990 Subaru Legacy problems
Problem areas named in the 81 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 22 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 19 |
| Power Train | 14 |
| Seat Belts | 14 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 |
| Suspension | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 |
| Equipment | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 |
What owners report
THE LOCK/LATCH ON MY CAR'S PASSENGER DOOR IS DEFECTIVE AND THE RECALL 90V18400 DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. THE DOOR IS DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND COULD EASIY FAIL ANY DAY AND TRAP MY PASSENGER IN THE CAR. THE SAME THING IS HAPPENING TO THE FRONT DRIVERS DOOR. THE MANUFACTUER WILL NOT FIX THE PROBLEM AT NO CHARGE. *AK
THE CV BOOTS ON THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE CONSTANTLY NEED REPLACING. *AK
THE VEHICLE'S DOOR LOCKS EXPERIENCED THE DEFECT STATED IN RECALL 90 V 184 000 BUT IT'S VIN WAS OUTSIDE OF THE REMEDY SCOPE. THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO REPAIR THE DOOR. *NLM
HEADLIGHT DEVICE IS PLASTIC, MAKING IT HARD TO SEE WHEN TURNING HEADLIGHTS ON. DEALERSHIP IS NOT AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK THE PLASTIC LENS MATERIAL BECOMES SIGNIFICANTLY LESS TRANSPARENT WITH TIME, DIMINISHING VISABILITY AT NIGHT. THE ADJACENT TURN SIGNAL LENS HAS NOT AGED. THIS INDICATES TO CONSUMER THAT THE HEADLIGHT LENS IS NOT MADE FROM THE SAME MATERIAL AS THE TURN SIGNAL LENS. *JG
CONSUMER STATES THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR WOULD LOCK ITSELF WHENEVER THE DOOR IS SHUT. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. NLM
1990 Subaru Legacy questions
Does the 1990 Subaru Legacy have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1990 Subaru Legacy: Power Train:Manual Transmission; Power Train:Automatic Transmission; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch; Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1990 Subaru Legacy?
Based on 81 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (22), Latches/Locks/Linkages (19), Power Train (14).
How do I check if a recall on my 1990 Subaru Legacy has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.