MYRModel Year Report

1993 Subaru Legacy

● Typical for this model
1993 Subaru Legacy
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:46:47.191Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Subaru Legacy Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1993 highlighted. 1987: 1 complaints 1987 1988: 1 complaints 1989: 1 complaints 1990: 81 complaints 1991: 78 complaints 1992: 57 complaints 1992 1993: 78 complaints 1993 1994: 61 complaints 1995: 182 complaints 1996: 123 complaints 1997: 139 complaints 1997 1998: 114 complaints 1999: 94 complaints 2000: 94 complaints 2001: 77 complaints 2002: 54 complaints 2002 2003: 60 complaints 2004: 49 complaints 2005: 184 complaints 2006: 87 complaints 2007: 33 complaints 2007 2008: 65 complaints 2009: 65 complaints 2010: 150 complaints 2011: 167 complaints 2012: 90 complaints 2012 2013: 66 complaints 2014: 53 complaints 2015: 159 complaints 2016: 147 complaints 2017: 119 complaints 2017 2018: 117 complaints 2019: 123 complaints 2020: 121 complaints 2021: 31 complaints 2022: 32 complaints 2022 2023: 10 complaints 2024: 17 complaints 2025: 6 complaints 2025
1993: 78 complaints
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YearComplaints
19871
19881
19891
199081
199178
199257
199378
199461
1995182
1996123
1997139
1998114
199994
200094
200177
200254
200360
200449
2005184
200687
200733
200865
200965
2010150
2011167
201290
201366
201453
2015159
2016147
2017119
2018117
2019123
2020121
202131
202232
202310
202417
20256

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 22%

22% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

SEAT BELTS 17%

17% of complaints: seat belts — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing anchorage and front.

FIRE
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CONSUMER NOTICED THE FRONT SEAT BELTS DOESN'T COME UP PROPERLY, DEALER REPLACED THE BELT THREE TIMES AND THE PROBLEM STILL REOCCURING. NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20021002

AIR BAGS 14%

14% of complaints: air bags — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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DURING REAR END COLLISION LESS THAN 5 MPH DELAYED DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG. "DUP: SEE 959980". TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950316

FRONTAL COLLISION IMPACT 1:00 POSITION SPEED 5 MPH AIR BAG DEPLOYED AT LOW SPEED IMPACT PARTICALLY CAME OUT. "DUP 950412: 962085". TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950213

FRONTAL COLLISION IMPACT 12:00 SPEED 25 MPH, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950207

POWER TRAIN 12%

12% of complaints: power train — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and clutch assembly.

TIRES 10%

10% of complaints: tires — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tread/belt.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19940624 — power train

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 FR

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.

Campaign 94V052000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1993 Subaru Legacy — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 94V052000 (power train) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 1993 Subaru Legacy reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Subaru Legacy is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1993 Subaru Legacy?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 Subaru Legacy have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.