MYRModel Year Report

1993 Subaru Legacy

● Typical for this model
1993 Subaru Legacy
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:46:27.600Z

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
78
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1993

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

22% of complaints

Complaints per year

1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 1 complaint 1989: 1 complaint 1990: 81 complaints 1991: 78 complaints 1992: 57 complaints 1993: 78 complaints 1993 78 1994: 61 complaints 1995: 182 complaints 1996: 123 complaints 1997: 139 complaints 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: 151 complaints 2011: 167 complaints 2012: 90 complaints 2012 2013: 66 complaints 2014: 53 complaints 2015: 160 complaints 2016: 147 complaints 2017: 119 complaints 2017 2018: 117 complaints 2019: 123 complaints 2020: 121 complaints 2021: 31 complaints 2022: 34 complaints 2022 2023: 10 complaints 2024: 17 complaints 2025: 6 complaints
1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 1 complaint 1989: 1 complaint 1990: 81 complaints 1990 1991: 78 complaints 1992: 57 complaints 1993: 78 complaints 1993 78 1994: 61 complaints 1995: 182 complaints 1996: 123 complaints 1996 1997: 139 complaints 1998: 114 complaints 1999: 94 complaints 1999 2000: 94 complaints 2001: 77 complaints 2002: 54 complaints 2002 2003: 60 complaints 2004: 49 complaints 2005: 184 complaints 2005 2006: 87 complaints 2007: 33 complaints 2008: 65 complaints 2008 2009: 65 complaints 2010: 151 complaints 2011: 167 complaints 2011 2012: 90 complaints 2013: 66 complaints 2014: 53 complaints 2014 2015: 160 complaints 2016: 147 complaints 2017: 119 complaints 2017 2018: 117 complaints 2019: 123 complaints 2020: 121 complaints 2020 2021: 31 complaints 2022: 34 complaints 2023: 10 complaints 2023 2024: 17 complaints 2025: 6 complaints
1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 1 complaint 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 81 complaints 1991: 78 complaints 1991 1992: 57 complaints 1993: 78 complaints 1993 78 1994: 61 complaints 1995: 182 complaints 1995 1996: 123 complaints 1997: 139 complaints 1997 1998: 114 complaints 1999: 94 complaints 1999 2000: 94 complaints 2001: 77 complaints 2001 2002: 54 complaints 2003: 60 complaints 2003 2004: 49 complaints 2005: 184 complaints 2005 2006: 87 complaints 2007: 33 complaints 2007 2008: 65 complaints 2009: 65 complaints 2009 2010: 151 complaints 2011: 167 complaints 2011 2012: 90 complaints 2013: 66 complaints 2013 2014: 53 complaints 2015: 160 complaints 2015 2016: 147 complaints 2017: 119 complaints 2017 2018: 117 complaints 2019: 123 complaints 2019 2020: 121 complaints 2021: 31 complaints 2021 2022: 34 complaints 2023: 10 complaints 2023 2024: 17 complaints 2025: 6 complaints 2025

1993: 78 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19871
19881
19891
199081
199178
199257
199378
199461
1995182
1996123
1997139
1998114
199994
200094
200177
200254
200360
200449
2005184
200687
200733
200865
200965
2010151
2011167
201290
201366
201453
2015160
2016147
2017119
2018117
2019123
2020121
202131
202234
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% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

Seat belts

17% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing anchorage and front.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

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, 2002-10-02

Air bags

14% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

During rear end collision less than 5 MPH delayed deployment of the air bag. "Dup: see 959980". Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-16

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, 1995-02-13

Frontal collision impact 12:00 speed 25 MPH, air bag did not deploy. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-07

Power train

12% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and clutch assembly.

Tires

10% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing tread/belt.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1993 Subaru Legacy — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 17 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 11 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 94V052000 · Power train
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.