MYRModel Year Report

2000 Subaru Legacy

● Typical for this model
2000 Subaru Legacy
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:39:19.615Z

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
94
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2000

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Tires

18% of complaints

Complaints per year

1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 1 complaint 1989: 1 complaint 1990: 81 complaints 1991: 78 complaints 1992: 57 complaints 1992 1993: 78 complaints 1994: 61 complaints 1995: 182 complaints 1996: 123 complaints 1997: 139 complaints 1998: 114 complaints 1999: 94 complaints 2000: 94 complaints 2000 94 2001: 77 complaints 2002: 54 complaints 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 1994: 61 complaints 1995: 182 complaints 1996: 123 complaints 1996 1997: 139 complaints 1998: 114 complaints 1999: 94 complaints 2000: 94 complaints 2000 94 2001: 77 complaints 2002: 54 complaints 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 1994: 61 complaints 1995: 182 complaints 1995 1996: 123 complaints 1997: 139 complaints 1997 1998: 114 complaints 1999: 94 complaints 2000: 94 complaints 2000 94 2001: 77 complaints 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

2000: 94 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.

Tires

18% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.

CRASH
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No summary( DOT number: tire size: 16 )

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-08-24

Engine and engine cooling

18% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing engine and exhaust system.

Power train

15% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and clutch assembly.

CRASH
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New transmission was put in at around 40K miles. Now the car is at 85K miles. I was driving down the street and gave my car a little gas.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-03-07

Clutch failed after only 30K miles of normal driving. This was preceded by foul burning odor, which started six months after purchase of car new from the dealer.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-06-20

Transmission is leaking, dripping fluid on exhaust system which is creating burning smell and at times some smoke. Fire hazzard?

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-04

Suspension

15% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing front and shock absorber.

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Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Subaru Legacy. While the vehicle was undergoing a state inspection, the contact was informed that the rear suspension showed severe rust.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-08-22

Also filed under Structure

Vehicle speed control

11% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing linkages and accelerator pedal.

CRASH

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1999-09-27Power train99V249000 Vehicle description: sedan l model passenger vehicles. Anti-rust coating was incorrectly applied to the transverse link mounting surface of the vehicle body. Over time the coating shrinks…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles and, if necessary, remove the anti-rust coating under the mounting location of the left transverve link mounting bracket bolt and retorque the mounting bolt to the…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    2000-03-24Steering00V091000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The left-side steering knuckle arm was incorrectly assembled.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the torque on the left side tie-rod end castle nut and install a new cotter pin.

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  3. R
    2003-07-14Suspension03V153000 This recall applies to certain passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland…

    Remedy: Dealers will clean and rust-proof the rear suspension subframe. Owner notification began July 14, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and…

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  4. R
    Date not on fileFuel system, gasoline13E065000 Airtex Products LP (Airtex) is recalling certain model E8598M, E8518M, E8600M, E8596M, and E8597M fuel pumps manufactured July 26, 2013, and July 29, 2013 and used as aftermarket replacements on Subaru Baja's, Outback's and Legacy's.

    Remedy: Airtex will notify owners, and will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Recall is expected to begin on January 2, 2014. Customers may contact Airtex at 1-800-880-3056. The recall is expected to begin during January 2014.

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Buy-smart checklist

2000 Subaru Legacy — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Tires: 17 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 17 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 14 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 13E065000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 99V249000 · Power train
  • Recall 00V091000 · Steering
  • Recall 03V153000 · Suspension
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2000 Subaru Legacy reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Subaru Legacy is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Subaru Legacy?
The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 Subaru Legacy have?
4 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.