2000 Subaru Legacy Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 94 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 156,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2000 Subaru Legacy, 5% of the 94 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 156,000 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.
“Dealer found leaking fuel hoses.roblem sratred out with a very strong smell of gasoline fumes inside the car when the temperature outside gets below about 30 degrees f. This problem started last winter and the dealer said it was bad gas . This year the fumes were much worse so I started looking on-line for a solution. I found others had the problem too and the solution was to tighten loose and leaking fuel hoses. This week my dealer found two leaking fuel hoses in my car and seemed to be aware that the problem is wide-spread.fuel leaks seem pretty serious and could cause a fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10055195, filed 2004-01, 60,000 miles“I bought a used car this past summer. Now that it is cold whenever we get in the car when it's really cold and there is a strong gas odor in the car. After doing some research I found that allot of people with this model various years have had the same issue. I would think this a serious safety and health issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10378651, filed 2011-01“The contact owns a 2000 Subaru Legacy. While driving various speeds in below freezing temperature, the contact detected an odor of fuel coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 156,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10950247, filed 2017-02, 156,000 miles“Car purchased march 2000. In june took car in for service reported it was periodically running roughly. Checked it and stated there was no problem . The car continued to do this off and on. Received recall notice in oct. 2000. Brought car into dealer 10/20/00 to perform service re: recall wxv-79 ECM. Brought car in for service 01/12/01. Reported car still running rough and also on occasion get a strong raw gas smell. Also reported transmission didn't seem to engage correctly (probably related to rough idle problem). Dealer checked and stated couldn't duplicate problelm. …”
NHTSA complaint #762609, filed 2002-06Related service bulletins
- 10234829Jan 15, 2014Repair Procedure for High-Pitched Sound from Extension Housing Area Using Latest Generation Production Parts
Fuel 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 2000 Subaru Legacy
17 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 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