1992 Subaru Legacy
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 57
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Seat belts
Campaigns on file for 1992
None on file
39% of complaints
Complaints per year
1992: 57 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 81 |
| 1991 | 78 |
| 1992 | 57 |
| 1993 | 78 |
| 1994 | 61 |
| 1995 | 182 |
| 1996 | 123 |
| 1997 | 139 |
| 1998 | 114 |
| 1999 | 94 |
| 2000 | 94 |
| 2001 | 77 |
| 2002 | 54 |
| 2003 | 60 |
| 2004 | 49 |
| 2005 | 184 |
| 2006 | 87 |
| 2007 | 33 |
| 2008 | 65 |
| 2009 | 65 |
| 2010 | 151 |
| 2011 | 167 |
| 2012 | 90 |
| 2013 | 66 |
| 2014 | 53 |
| 2015 | 160 |
| 2016 | 147 |
| 2017 | 119 |
| 2018 | 117 |
| 2019 | 123 |
| 2020 | 121 |
| 2021 | 31 |
| 2022 | 34 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 17 |
| 2025 | 6 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Seat belts
39% · 22 reportsMost commonly citing anchorage and retractor.
Show complaint excerpts
1) traveling on i-10 west approaching wilcox, az. Passed up diesel, diesel crossed into lane (Possibly due to heavy crosswinds prominent in area), lost control of car and rolled twice off the highway.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-05-24
Also filed under Structure
Structure
14% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing body and frame and members.
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The vehicle was involved in accident, consumer took vehicle to be repaired. Dealership presented vehicle repairs as complete, consumer disagreed.*mr rear gate relocated. Switch controlling cargo lamp and status panel did not function.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-06-30
Questions thickness of metal in body of car.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-02-01
Tires
9% · 5 reportsPower train
9% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and column shift assembly.
Visibility
9% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing windshield and sun/moon roof assembly.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1992-04-28Fuel system, gasoline92V044000 A misalignment of the rear seat cushion latching bracket reinforcement plate to the floor required a machine tap to clear the opening for a mounting bolt. The top of the fuel tank may have been…
Remedy: Inspect the fuel tanks; replace them if they are punctured.
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1994-06-24Power train94V052000 When the vehicle is driven continuously under extremely cold temperatures (-22 degrees f.) and high humidity weather conditions, the transmission breathing (Air) vent can be blocked due to moisture…
Remedy: Dealers will modify the oil gauge pipe and modify the oil level gauge (Dipstick) or replace it, depending on the type of dipstick in the vehicle.
Buy-smart checklist
1992 Subaru Legacy — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Seat belts: 22 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 5 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 92V044000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 94V052000 · Power train
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- Is the 1992 Subaru Legacy reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Subaru Legacy is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1992 Subaru Legacy?
- The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1992 Subaru Legacy have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.