1993 Subaru Legacy Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 12%of 77 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 167,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1993 Subaru Legacy, 12% of the 77 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 167,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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 stated there was a recall on the vehicle, NHTSA #94v052000 concerning the manual transmission. The recall work was performed prior to purchase. The transmission locked up while driving 25 MPH. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop, but has not been inspected.”
NHTSA complaint #10150921, filed 2006-02, 167,000 miles“The clutch on this vehicle has failed three (3) times. It was replaced by the dealer in 1995, replaced again in 1999 and has failed a third time in december 2001. The failure of the clutch is a severe safety hazard as the driver suddenly finds the vehicle can't move. All of the replacements have been performed by the original dealer using Subaru original parts.”
NHTSA complaint #755874, filed 2001-12Related recalls
- 94V052000Mar 23, 1994When the vehicle is driven continuously under extremely cold temperatures (-22 degrees f.) and high humidity weather conditions, the transmission breathing…Covers: Subaru Legacy 1990–1993, Loyale 1990–1993, XT6 1990–1993
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 2 | 6% |
| 2020 | 7 | 6% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 13 | 9% |
| 2015 | 15 | 9% |
| 2014 | 6 | 11% |
| 2013 | 12 | 18% |
| 2012 | 34 | 38% |
| 2011 | 47 | 28% |
| 2010 | 50 | 33% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 6 | 9% |
| 2007 | 1 | 3% |
| 2006 | 8 | 9% |
| 2005 | 13 | 7% |
| 2004 | 2 | 4% |
| 2003 | 5 | 8% |
| 2002 | 7 | 13% |
| 2001 | 2 | 3% |
| 2000 | 14 | 15% |
| 1999 | 18 | 19% |
| 1998 | 14 | 12% |
| 1997 | 17 | 12% |
| 1996 | 8 | 7% |
| 1995 | 9 | 5% |
| 1994 | 5 | 8% |
| 1993 | 9 | 12% |
| 1992 | 5 | 9% |
| 1991 | 16 | 21% |
| 1990 | 14 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1993 Subaru Legacy
17 complaintsSeat belts
13 complaintsAir bags
10 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology