1995 Subaru Legacy Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 11%of 182 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the electrical system of the 1995 Subaru Legacy, 11% of the 182 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Electrical connector that holds the head light into socket has shorted out 4 times. This actually melts and smells like a electrical fire. We've had to replace both head light connector's 2 times. This is a 1995 Subaru Legacy. The dealer in angles camp,ca has told us he has seen this problem many times for the model and year of our car.”
NHTSA complaint #10018686, filed 2003-05“The horn consists of two thumb-sized buttons near the perimeter of the steering wheel, at about the 3 and 9 o'clock positions. These buttons are hard to find, particularly when the steering wheel is being turned. This is a dangerous, flawed design. The horn is not easy to locate automatically, and you do not want to take your eyes off the road to find it, especially when in a situation that requires its use.”
NHTSA complaint #701940, filed 1999-01“Voltage regulator in alternator failed, allowing high voltage surge through electrical system. Fusible link burned out, resulting in loss of all electrical power while driving. In addition, when fusible link burned, it partially melted underside of plastic fuse cover in engine compartment. Dealer service department stated that other electrical problems should be expected as a result of the high voltage surge.”
NHTSA complaint #712356, filed 1999-09“Electrical system continually experiencing failures of various components (starter,(2)battery,alternator,(2)radio,knock sensor,crankshaft sensor and fuel sending units on 2 occasions). Possible short within the system causing continual failures. Yh”
NHTSA complaint #550623, filed 2000-01“Poor design of horn buttons are difficult to locate even when steering wheel is in neutral position and impossible to locate when going around curves without taking eyes off the road. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #548802, filed 1999-10Related service bulletins
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 29% |
| 2023 | 1 | 10% |
| 2022 | 3 | 9% |
| 2021 | 5 | 16% |
| 2020 | 15 | 12% |
| 2019 | 35 | 28% |
| 2018 | 40 | 34% |
| 2017 | 30 | 25% |
| 2016 | 51 | 35% |
| 2015 | 37 | 23% |
| 2014 | 11 | 21% |
| 2013 | 6 | 9% |
| 2012 | 4 | 4% |
| 2011 | 19 | 11% |
| 2010 | 12 | 8% |
| 2009 | 4 | 6% |
| 2008 | 9 | 14% |
| 2007 | 5 | 15% |
| 2006 | 17 | 20% |
| 2005 | 25 | 14% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 | 2 | 4% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 6 | 6% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 9 | 8% |
| 1997 | 17 | 12% |
| 1996 | 21 | 17% |
| 1995 | 20 | 11% |
| 1994 | 1 | 2% |
| 1993 | 3 | 4% |
| 1992 | 3 | 5% |
| 1991 | 3 | 4% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1995 Subaru Legacy
46 complaintsBrakes
29 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
7 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 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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