2000 Subaru Legacy Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%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 3 complaints about the steering of the 2000 Subaru Legacy, 3% of the 94 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“While driving vehicle began to steer out of control, resulting in a skid across three lanes into the median. Before coming to a stop, it flipped off an opening in the mrdian where a road ran underneath and landed upside down on the roof of the car onto the road 15-20 feet below. Passenger's side was completely crushed, whereas driver's side remained intct. Consumer sustained a black eye/whiplash/many bruises, and general trauma. Vehicle was totaled.”
NHTSA complaint #854691, filed 2000-01“Vibration occurring whenever driving and running over bump or rough roa/ while making small turns. Dealer notified and informed consumer that they are aware of problem and have no remedy at this time. Also, dealer replaced steering rack.”
NHTSA complaint #852143, filed 2000-02“There is a clunking sound in the front suspension and vibration in the steering whem making a turn. The dealer has been contacted. Was informed there is nothing that can be done.”
NHTSA complaint #870108, filed 2000-09Related recalls
- 00V091000Mar 24, 2000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The left-side steering knuckle arm was incorrectly assembled.Covers: Subaru Legacy 2000
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 17% |
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 | 4 | 3% |
| 2017 | 9 | 8% |
| 2016 | 16 | 11% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 4% |
| 2013 | 4 | 6% |
| 2012 | 7 | 8% |
| 2011 | 16 | 10% |
| 2010 | 12 | 8% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 1 | 3% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 2% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 3 | 3% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 8 | 7% |
| 1997 | 7 | 5% |
| 1996 | 3 | 2% |
| 1995 | 5 | 3% |
| 1994 | 4 | 7% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
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 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsSeat belts
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 27, 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