1994 Subaru Legacy Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1994 Subaru Legacy recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1994 Subaru Legacy.

Most common 1994 Subaru Legacy problems

Problem areas named in the 60 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Seat Belts	26
Power Train	5
Air Bags	5
Engine And Engine Cooling	5
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	4
Fuel System, Gasoline	4
Steering	4
Vehicle Speed Control	2
Structure	2
Tires	2

What owners report

2021-03-14, Service Brakes
A FEW MONTHS AGO, MY SON WAS DRIVING MY OLDER SUBARU AND SAID THE BRAKES WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR WHEN HE APPLIED THEM NOT FAR FROM HOME. HE PUMPED THEM AND SLOW CREPT HOME WITH THE CAR. I FOUND A RUSTED OUT LEAK AT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE CONNECTION LOCATION NEAR THE FRAME ON THE SIDE OF THE GAS TANK. I JUST SAW THERE WERE A NUMBER OF RECALLS FOR THIS EXACT SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE NEVER RECEIVED OR SAW ONE BEFORE. ARE THEY STILL VALATE? WHOM DO I CONTACT FOR SERVICE IF SO? MY SON WAS JUST LUCKY HE WASN'T ON A HIGHWAY!

2016-04-01, Seat Belts
THE RETRACTABLE MECHANIZED SHOULDER HARNESS DOES NOT WORK.

2010-04-11, Engine And Engine Cooling
I WILL BE ACCELERATING AT ANY MPH AND THE CAR WILL SUDDENLY TURN ITSELF OFF. THE BATTERY IS STILL POWERING THE CAR (RADIO PLAYING, LIGHTS ON), BUT THE ENGINE WILL BE COMPLETELY STOPPED. STEERING AND BRAKES WILL BOTH LOCK AND REQUIRE MUSCLING IN ORDER TO GET TO THE ROADSIDE AND STOP THE CAR. THIS HAS OCCURRED 4 TIMES SINCE THE DATE GIVEN (6/09). THE FIRST TIME WAS ON THE INTERSTATE AND WAS A VERY CLOSE CALL. *TR

2008-11-16, Power Train
1994 SUBARU LEGACY TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF 1ST GEAR. AFTER CAR WARMS UP, WITHIN A SHORT DISTANCE THE TRANSMISSION FAILS ALTOGETHER AND THE CAR WILL NOT MOVE. AFTER A COOLING OFF PERIOD, THE CAR WILL PROCEED FOR A SHORT DURATION. THIS IS APPARENTLY A COMMON ISSUE DUE TO DESIGN DEFICIENCIES CAUSING AN OVER HEATING AND COMPONENT FAILURE. IT IS NOT CORRECTED YET. *TR

2008-08-21, Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL PUMP WIRING SHORTED OUT IN THE GAS TANK. *TR

1994 Subaru Legacy questions

Does the 1994 Subaru Legacy have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1994 Subaru Legacy at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1994 Subaru Legacy?

Based on 60 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (26), Power Train (5), Air Bags (5).

How do I check if a recall on my 1994 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.