1995 Subaru Legacy Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 9%of 182 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 180,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1995 Subaru Legacy, 9% of the 182 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 180,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“We had a slow oil leak and our catalytic converter started going bad at the same time. The oil leaked down the exhaust to the catalytic converter which was over heating and caused a flash fire burning up my entire car. Thankfully no one was hurt.”
NHTSA complaint #10415336, filed 2011-07, 180,000 miles“Consumer noticed spots on driveway. Vehicle was taken to dealership for inspection. Dealer determined that o rings were leaking, also front crank seal had to be replaced. . Consumer also stated the check engine light illuminated, the dealer removed carbon build up at the throttle plate, also work was needed on the powertrain.”
NHTSA complaint #8003160, filed 2002-01“Consumer was traveling approximately 35 MPH and heard a noise, like something fell, dashboard lit up and there was a sudden loss of power, vehicle started coasting like it was in neutral, consumer shut vehicle off and it would not shut start up again, vehicle was towed and found that the camshaft had broken, dealer claimed there was blockage on the right side which caused camshaft to lock and then break because no oil was able to flow on that side.”
NHTSA complaint #880668, filed 2001-02“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“Oil leaks out of cams and get on exhaust manifold, causes engine to smoke when stopped with engine running, brought to shop 3 times back in shop now, continues to leak oil.”
NHTSA complaint #750750, filed 2001-08Related service bulletins
- 10198749Jun 7, 2021This bulletin is to advise of SOAâs revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.
- 10019343Feb 1, 2006Rubbing mark on timing belt. Subaru.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 17% |
| 2021 | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 | 6 | 4% |
| 2010 | 4 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 2 | 6% |
| 2006 | 4 | 5% |
| 2005 | 29 | 16% |
| 2004 | 2 | 4% |
| 2003 | 9 | 15% |
| 2002 | 9 | 17% |
| 2001 | 11 | 14% |
| 2000 | 16 | 17% |
| 1999 | 11 | 12% |
| 1998 | 30 | 26% |
| 1997 | 31 | 22% |
| 1996 | 22 | 18% |
| 1995 | 17 | 9% |
| 1994 | 4 | 7% |
| 1993 | 17 | 22% |
| 1992 | 4 | 7% |
| 1991 | 6 | 8% |
| 1990 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1995 Subaru Legacy
46 complaintsBrakes
29 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsFuel system
18 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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