1999 Subaru Legacy Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 94 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seat belts of the 1999 Subaru Legacy, 2% of the 94 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.
“Purchased a pre-owned 1999 Subaru Legacy in 2008 as a gift for my 18yr daughter. Within months of ownership driver side shoulder belt ripped! I contacted local Subaru dealership and was told it would cost $300 to order a new shoulder belt and an additional $300 to install it! Regular mechanic won't install anything but a genuine Subaru belt due to liability however I am a widow and cannot afford $300 for a part that has always lasted the lifetime of any vehicle that I have ever owned. Given the mandatory nature of this part is there anything that can be done to help me? …”
NHTSA complaint #10268294, filed 2009-05“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 2003-04Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 6 | 3% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 3% |
| 2000 | 3 | 3% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 2 | 2% |
| 1997 | 5 | 4% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 7 | 4% |
| 1994 | 26 | 43% |
| 1993 | 13 | 17% |
| 1992 | 22 | 40% |
| 1991 | 19 | 24% |
| 1990 | 14 | 17% |
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 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsTires
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsElectrical system
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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