CarRecallWatchThe 1991 Subaru Legacy has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 78 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (19 reports).
1991 Subaru Legacy recalls
Most common 1991 Subaru Legacy problems
Problem areas named in the 78 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 19 |
| Power Train | 18 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 15 |
| Structure | 15 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 14 |
| Suspension | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 |
| Visibility | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 SUBARU LEGACY. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT'S ELBOW WAS CUT SEVERAL TIMES ON THE DOOR JAM WHILE ATTEMPTING TO EXIT. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000.
DRIVERS SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT DRIVE CABLE SLIPS OUT OF TRACK MAKING SEAT BELT USELESS AND DANGEROUS.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT WAS SITTING AT A TRAFFIC STOP WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE AND THE GEAR SHIFTER DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 123,259.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN DRIVING 50 MPH AND FASTER, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD BRIEFLY ILLUMINATE AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC THAT THE FAILURE COULD POTENTIALLY BE CAUSED BY A DEFECTIVE THROTTLE SENSOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 193,100 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 193,250.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC SEAT BELT JAMS IN THE MIDDLE AND RENDERS THE SEAT BELT INOPERABLE. THE DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 176,000. THE CONSUMER STATED THE SEAT BELT WAS REPLACED AND ON AUGUST 10, 2007 IT FAILED AGAIN. THE SEAT BELT WAS REPLACED AGAIN ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2007. UPDATED 09/27/07. *JB
1991 Subaru Legacy questions
Does the 1991 Subaru Legacy have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1991 Subaru Legacy: Power Train:Manual Transmission; Power Train:Automatic Transmission; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1991 Subaru Legacy?
Based on 78 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (19), Power Train (18), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (15).
How do I check if a recall on my 1991 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.