1991 Subaru Legacy Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 17%of 78 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the body and structure of the 1991 Subaru Legacy, 17% of the 78 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,000 miles.
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.
“The contact owns a 1991 Subaru Legacy. While the vehicle was parked, the contact's elbow was cut several times on the door jam while attempting to exit. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 56,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11032968, filed 2017-10, 56,000 miles“Passenger door swung loose and opened while traveling at 60mph. Fortunately there were no passenger in the vehicle at the time of this incident. The vehicle as since been undrivable due to reasons that passenger or other driver safety issues, which leaves me without a car for commuting to school everyday.”
NHTSA complaint #708320, filed 1999-07“Driver's and passengers' rear door handles malfunctioned, causing doors to lock when they should not lock. As a result, a child could be trapped in the vehicle. Also, passenger's door is very diffcult to open from the inside and outside. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #844949, filed 1999-08“Owner states door handles on vehicle malfunctioned, and that rear handle also failed. Dealer replaced electronic lock lever several times but problem remains.owner very concerned for safety.”
NHTSA complaint #816564, filed 1997-09“When closing the driver's side or passenger's side door the power locks will lock all doors without engaging the lock switch. This problem has not been corrected.”
NHTSA complaint #817014, filed 1997-10Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 3% |
| 2017 | 6 | 5% |
| 2016 | 6 | 4% |
| 2015 | 10 | 6% |
| 2014 | 7 | 13% |
| 2013 | 5 | 8% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 5 | 3% |
| 2010 | 7 | 5% |
| 2009 | 5 | 8% |
| 2007 | 2 | 6% |
| 2005 | 4 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 3 | 5% |
| 2002 | 2 | 4% |
| 2001 | 3 | 4% |
| 2000 | 8 | 9% |
| 1999 | 4 | 4% |
| 1998 | 7 | 6% |
| 1997 | 4 | 3% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 6 | 3% |
| 1994 | 2 | 3% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
| 1992 | 7 | 13% |
| 1991 | 13 | 17% |
| 1990 | 19 | 23% |
Other parts of the 1991 Subaru Legacy
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
14 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 Subaru Legacy
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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