1995 Subaru Legacy Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 5%of 182 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1995 Subaru Legacy, 5% of the 182 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.
“I was advised by the Subaru repair manager that this clutch is not good. He recommended I install a higher priced forrester clutch because it will last longer. He said failure of this clutch is common. I also understand previous years have the same problems.”
NHTSA complaint #725877, filed 2000-07“The inhibiter switch which prevents the car from being put into gear without the brake being depressed gets stuck and does not allow the car to be put into gear. The console must be taken off. I took the car in to the dealer 4 times from 9/95-1/96 just after I purchased it. They could not find the problem until I left the car with them for 3 days. They replaced a control unit, which did no good. They replaced the inhibitor switch and it was fixed. Now, 3 years later I am having the same problem again.”
NHTSA complaint #712694, filed 1999-10“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“Transmission gear will not come out of park. Owner has to play with the gear shift for awhile in order to shift gears. Dealer has seen vehicle twice before and problem still exists.”
NHTSA complaint #851406, filed 1999-10Transmission 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 1995 Subaru Legacy
46 complaintsBrakes
29 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsSuspension
14 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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