1990 Subaru Legacy Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the equipment of the 1990 Subaru Legacy, 4% of the 81 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“(1) the air conditioning compressor is fine; but it comes on only occasionally; mechanics unable to find problem. (2) doors automatically locking causes great inconvenience; (3) sun visor falling down impairs vision; velcro and even duct tape won't keep it up.”
NHTSA complaint #708229, filed 1999-07Related service bulletins
- 10219492Aug 23, 2022This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
- 10219491Aug 23, 2022This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
- 10198758Jun 17, 2021This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models
- 10198749Jun 7, 2021This bulletin is to advise of SOAâs revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.
- 10187315Feb 1, 2021To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special…
- 10179378Aug 4, 2020Special Service Tools Cross Reference List.
- 10174543Apr 30, 2020All Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices)
- 10161824May 21, 2019Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter.
- 10161813May 6, 2019To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special…
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 3% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 | 6 | 5% |
| 1997 | 4 | 3% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 3 | 4% |
| 1990 | 3 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1990 Subaru Legacy
19 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsSeat belts
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 Subaru Legacy
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology