1993 Subaru Legacy Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 17%of 77 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 98,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the seat belts of the 1993 Subaru Legacy, 17% of the 77 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Dt: the contact stated the shoulder harness on both front seat belts did not provide adequate restraint when in use. The straps gave way when properly buckled. The seat belts were not covered under warranty. He purchased replacement straps and planned to replace the straps himself.”
NHTSA complaint #10143940, filed 2005-11, 98,000 miles“5 minutes after parking vehicle, ignition turned off consumer noticed smoke on inside of vehicle. Fire department put out fire. Vehicle not taken to dealer amount of damage unknown. Consumer stated tha tfire caused by automatic track seat belt motor. Passenger door panel, seat and head rest were melted. Please add further comments.”
NHTSA complaint #890117, filed 2001-06“The motorized shoulder harness retractor operates erratically, frequently leaving the harness only partially retracted. We are concerned about safe operation of the vehicle because of interference with steering, turn signal operation and visibility (including visibility in left rear view mirror). There is also concern about strangulation in the event of a crash because of the position of the belt well forsard of the body, and below the level of the neck. …”
NHTSA complaint #705394, filed 1999-04“Automatic shoulder belt is locked into place and has to be manually opened. Motor is broken and may not protect driver in case of accident. Dealer is not aware of the problem. Problem still exists, warranty or insurance will not cover.”
NHTSA complaint #835765, filed 1999-04“Both of the motorized seatbelts failed. I know several people with this type of car and everyone of them have had the same failure. The repair is $800. The seatbelts should be recalled.”
NHTSA complaint #711705, filed 1999-09Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 6 | 3% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 3% |
| 2000 | 3 | 3% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 2 | 2% |
| 1997 | 5 | 4% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 7 | 4% |
| 1994 | 26 | 43% |
| 1993 | 13 | 17% |
| 1992 | 22 | 40% |
| 1991 | 19 | 24% |
| 1990 | 14 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1993 Subaru Legacy
17 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsTires
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 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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