MYRModel Year Report

1995 Subaru Legacy

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
1995 Subaru Legacy
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:12:48.383Z

This year had more than double the complaints 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, 1995 highlighted. 1987: 1 complaints 1987 1988: 1 complaints 1989: 1 complaints 1990: 81 complaints 1991: 78 complaints 1992: 55 complaints 1992 1993: 77 complaints 1994: 60 complaints 1995: 182 complaints 1995 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: 182 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: 145 complaints 2017: 118 complaints 2017 2018: 116 complaints 2019: 122 complaints 2020: 121 complaints 2021: 31 complaints 2022: 32 complaints 2022 2023: 10 complaints 2024: 15 complaints 2025: 6 complaints 2025
1995: 182 complaints
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YearComplaints
19871
19881
19891
199081
199178
199255
199377
199460
1995182
1996123
1997139
1998114
199994
200094
200177
200254
200360
200449
2005182
200687
200733
200865
200965
2010150
2011167
201290
201366
201453
2015159
2016145
2017118
2018116
2019122
2020121
202131
202232
202310
202415
20256

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 20%

20% of complaints: air bags — 36 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED IN THE WINDSHIELD. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030319

DRIVER AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING HEAD ON COLLISION. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950807

FRONTAL COLLISION IMPACT 12:00 POSITION SPEED 45MPH, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950531

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 7%

7% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 12 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 5%

5% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 9 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
AIR BAGS 5%

5% of complaints: air bags — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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10/162017 - I WAS WALKING DOWN THE STREET TO MEET MY WIFE FOR DINNER AFTER PARKING MY CAR. AS I WATCHED HER PULL INTO THE PARKING LOT IN FRONT OF ME IN THE LEGACY I SAW THE WINDSHIELD GET BLOWN OUT BY THE PASSENGER AIRBAG BEING DEPLOYED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171110

SUSPENSION 4%

4% of complaints: suspension — 7 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 1995 — complaint volume: 182
I 19961218 — PE (closed 19970430)

OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

I 19970430 — EA (closed 19981223)

OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

R 19990601 — air bags

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN OCCUR AFTER UNDERCARRIAGE CONTACT OF THE TOW HOOKS WITH CURBS, DIPS, SPEEDBUMPS, POTHOLES, ETC.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE FRONT TOW HOOKS.

Campaign 98V315000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19991101 — PE (closed 20000531)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

R 20010918 — suspension

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT COIL SPRINGS ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, M

Remedy: DEALERS WILL NOTIFIY CUSTOMERS TO BRING THEIR VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE A SPRING GUARD INSTALLED ON BOTH FRONT STRUTS TO PREVENT TIRE PUNCTURE AND REPLACE ANY BROKEN SPRINGS FREE OF C

Campaign 01V216000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Subaru Legacy — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (36 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 98V315000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01V216000 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2021 ▲ 2022 ▲ 2007

WORST YEARS

■ 2005 ■ 2011 ◆ 2015

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FAQ

Is the 1995 Subaru Legacy reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Subaru Legacy is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Subaru Legacy?

The most-reported component is air bags:frontal, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Subaru Legacy have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.