1996 Subaru Legacy Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 6%of 123 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1996 Subaru Legacy, 6% of the 123 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.
“When car started after having stopped for 3 hours, battery warning light and brake warning light illuminated. Checked brakes/fluid and alternator belt - no problem found. Continued driving; various lights, including check engine light continued to go on and off. Car finally stalled on highway and had to be towed to dealer. Alternator replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #702504, filed 1999-01“Subaru Legacy has had a widely reported history of a hesitation or highspeed miss. In the case of this vehicle, it was returned for service five times with the #1 valve guide replaced twice. In 2000, Subaru dealership in catonsville md. Identified the problem from compression test as a miscast cylinder head and replaced on warranty. However, this problem was not addressed for four years, and we wonder if Subaru knows of this problem in casting cylinder heads and has not conducted a voluntary recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #732588, filed 2000-09“Consumer was driving into carport when she was unable to stop vehicle due to floor carpet interfering with brake pedal, causing vehicle to hit the brick wall of carport which was extensively damaged. Dealer notified.”
NHTSA complaint #823521, filed 1998-06“While driving engine light becomes illuminated, then cuts off. Engine will turn over when restarted. Dealer was contacted, but was unable to locate problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #891167, filed 2001-06Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 17% |
| 2024 | 5 | 29% |
| 2023 | 3 | 30% |
| 2022 | 8 | 24% |
| 2021 | 7 | 23% |
| 2020 | 26 | 21% |
| 2019 | 20 | 16% |
| 2018 | 29 | 25% |
| 2017 | 21 | 18% |
| 2016 | 42 | 29% |
| 2015 | 28 | 18% |
| 2014 | 7 | 13% |
| 2013 | 5 | 8% |
| 2012 | 13 | 14% |
| 2011 | 18 | 11% |
| 2010 | 13 | 9% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 9% |
| 2006 | 6 | 7% |
| 2005 | 6 | 3% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 5 | 9% |
| 1999 | 7 | 7% |
| 1998 | 4 | 4% |
| 1997 | 5 | 4% |
| 1996 | 7 | 6% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1996 Subaru Legacy
22 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTires
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Subaru Legacy
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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