1999 Subaru Legacy Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 7%of 94 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 125,891miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 1999 Subaru Legacy, 7% of the 94 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 125,891 miles.
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.
“Engine warning light came on. Dealer did analysis and states that fuel filler 'pipe' is corroded and needs to be replaced. Costly. Fuel system should not corrode. Fire hazard??????? Car is 6 yrs old and 67,000 careful miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10116226, filed 2005-04, 66,800 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Subaru Legacy outback. The contact stated that while refueling, the filler neck corroded and fuel emitted from the tank. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer confirmed that the filler neck needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 128,782.”
NHTSA complaint #10448198, filed 2012-02, 128,782 miles“The contact stated the check engine light is constantly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to dealer for diagnostic test; the code was p133 flow air meter. There is NHTSA technical service bulletin # wwg90, regarding the fuel system air flow meter sensor. The vehicle has the same problem as indicated in the technical service bulletin. The manufacturer was alerted.”
NHTSA complaint #10155385, filed 2006-04, 123,000 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Subaru Legacy. The contact noticed that the check engine light appeared on the warning panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the gas cap caused the light to appear on the dashboard. The contact then examined the vehicle while it was turned on and noticed that gasoline was leaking underneath the vehicle. The failure mileage was 169,000 and the current mileage was 172,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10320728, filed 2010-03, 169,000 miles“Fuel warning light has never worked according to manufacturer's specifications, which is with 2.5 gallons remaining in the tank. Typically, mine only comes on with less than 1 gallon remaining, and even then usually only after I've stopped the car and then restarted. The dealer replaced the fuel pump, but the problem remained. I contacted Subaru national customer support and after consulting with their tech support personnel (atlanta?), I got a lot of double talk about not being able to control factors involved in my testing (I.e., repeated documentation). …”
NHTSA complaint #768498, filed 2002-10Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 17% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 5 | 4% |
| 2018 | 8 | 7% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 | 15 | 9% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 7 | 4% |
| 2010 | 5 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 5% |
| 2006 | 16 | 18% |
| 2005 | 27 | 15% |
| 2004 | 5 | 10% |
| 2003 | 9 | 15% |
| 2002 | 15 | 28% |
| 2001 | 19 | 25% |
| 2000 | 5 | 5% |
| 1999 | 7 | 7% |
| 1998 | 8 | 7% |
| 1997 | 9 | 6% |
| 1996 | 8 | 7% |
| 1995 | 18 | 10% |
| 1994 | 4 | 7% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
| 1992 | 2 | 4% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 4 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1999 Subaru Legacy
18 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsTires
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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