1991 Subaru Legacy Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 6%of 78 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the suspension of the 1991 Subaru Legacy, 6% of the 78 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.
“Right front wheel would drop down lower that the other 3 wheels. Dealer said vehicle needed air compressor and evaporater. That didnot solve the problem. Took car back to mechanic, and he indicated all 4 airbags needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #857568, filed 2000-02“Brake system failure, excessive brake pedal travel, partial loss of braking. Tt dealer replaced hydraulic control unit. Service engine light illuminated, right axle shaft assembly replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #975051, filed 1995-11“When driving down the road there is a noise, consumer said it felt like it is coming from the right front wheel, took to dealer , can't find problem . Please describe .”
NHTSA complaint #805322, filed 1996-11Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 3 | 3% |
| 2017 | 2 | 2% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 4 | 3% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 4 | 4% |
| 2011 | 19 | 11% |
| 2010 | 7 | 5% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 2 | 6% |
| 2006 | 4 | 5% |
| 2005 | 7 | 4% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 | 6 | 11% |
| 2001 | 6 | 8% |
| 2000 | 13 | 14% |
| 1999 | 8 | 9% |
| 1998 | 7 | 6% |
| 1997 | 9 | 6% |
| 1996 | 8 | 7% |
| 1995 | 14 | 8% |
| 1994 | 2 | 3% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 5 | 6% |
| 1990 | 3 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1991 Subaru Legacy
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
14 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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