1997 Subaru Legacy Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 139 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the equipment of the 1997 Subaru Legacy, 3% of the 139 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.
“Loud, unexpected static sound over vehicle's stereo speakers.--this occurs regardless if radio is off or on. --the sound can be very loud and very distracting while driving. The sound first appeared while at idle, continued while driving, --related?--passenger mentioned feeling mild electric shock at the same time.”
NHTSA complaint #756775, filed 2002-01“Air conditioner compressor froze up, this caused belt to shred, part of the belt that shredded was over in engine compartment, had no warning except air conditioner was not cooling properly, contacted dealer, and wrote letter to Subaru manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #8000951, filed 2001-12Related service bulletins
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 3% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 | 6 | 5% |
| 1997 | 4 | 3% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 3 | 4% |
| 1990 | 3 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1997 Subaru Legacy
31 complaintsBrakes
27 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology