1999 Subaru Legacy Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 7%of 94 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1999 Subaru Legacy, 7% of the 94 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“The speedometer and odometer started working intermittently about one month ago. The dealer says the speedometer will have to be replaced at a cost of approximately $330+ (parts and labor). The vehicle is only 4 years old with less than 60,000 miles. Several other consumers submitted identical complaints.”
NHTSA complaint #10014132, filed 2003-04, 58,500 miles“Recently acquired a 1999 suburu Legacy brighton in excellent condition. Was informed by seller that the owner's manual was never provided by the dealership. I need to know the proper method for securing my child safety seat in this car. In order to download the pdf file (just the part about the child safety seat instructions - not the whole manual) from the Subaru website, I am required to buy a subscription to their website. …”
NHTSA complaint #10104071, filed 2004-12“My husband and I just returned from a child safety seat inspection. We have a 1999 Subaru Legacy. We had many problems trying to fit our century 1000 ste convertible car seat into the back seat, and decided to try the professionals. The only way our certified car seat inspectors could ensure a tight fitting position for the car seat was on the side (not center, as recommended) and with the seat belt twisted 6 (yes, I said 6) times! Of course, the owner's manual of the car says do not twist the seat belt. …”
NHTSA complaint #10014306, filed 2003-04“Engine check light came on. Dealer said I had a burned cylinder. This was at 108,000 miles. A second mechanic confirmed that misfiring in cylinder no. 4 was occurring and further stated that compression in all four cylinders was below specificiations. He further stated that the defect occurred during manufacturing and was not a result of anything I did or did not do to the car. Subaru of american contacted and offered $1,000 toward a new car, but said otherwise it was my problem because the car was out of warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #762553, filed 2002-06“Car has pulled to the right since purchase. Purchased vehicle late sept., 1998. Ac did not work very well, but weather was cool and it was not a pressing issue. The following spring/summer, took in for repairs to dealer in evansville. Ac still worked intermittently. Accident 5/19/99 where I rear-ended a van at approx. 20 MPH., airbags did not deploy. Ac still only working intermittently. On 9/17/99, after driving the car approximately 25 miles at 65 MPH, I noticed the temp gauge was above the h and pulled over. The car died and never restarted. …”
NHTSA complaint #712565, filed 1999-09Other 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 1999 Subaru Legacy
18 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsFuel system
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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