2000 Subaru Legacy Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 14%of 94 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 136,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the suspension of the 2000 Subaru Legacy, 14% of the 94 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 136,000 miles. 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.
“Front left strut broke and came close to puncturing the tire. Could handle the car efficiently-went to local garage 1 mile away , with caution , where peoblem was determined”
NHTSA complaint #10224761, filed 2008-04, 87,499 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that the rear suspension was completely rusted. The dealer stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA recall campaign id number: 03v153000 (suspension), but the manufacturer stated that they would not repair the vehicle under the recall because of the mileage. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 181,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10522568, filed 2013-07, 181,000 miles“The contact stated while pulling into a gas station at 2mph, the front suspension stabilizer bar broke without warning. The contact managed to drive the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer suggested that the stabilizer bar broke as a result of a road hazard. The vehicle was never driven off road or involved in any prior accident. The dealer replaced the front suspension stabilizer bar.”
NHTSA complaint #10150252, filed 2006-02, 88,700 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that after taking the vehicle to the dealer for routine maintenance, he was informed that the sub frame was completely rusted and needed to be replaced. He was also informed that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign id number 03v153000 (suspension:rear) however, the repair did not prevent the rust. The vehicle was repaired for the sub frame due to the severity of the corrosion. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were approximately 72,204.”
NHTSA complaint #10492162, filed 2013-01, 72,204 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Subaru Legacy. While driving 60 MPH, the contact lost control of the vehicle and began swerving across the lanes. She exited the freeway and drove to a repair shop. The mechanic stated that the unibar frame above the front tires was rusted through and only the transmission brackets were holding the vehicle together. The mechanic would not repair the vehicle. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that they would pay to move the vehicle from the repair shop, but there was no guarantee that they would pay for the repairs. …”
NHTSA complaint #10257332, filed 2009-02, 136,000 milesRelated recalls
- 03V153000Apr 22, 2003This recall applies to certain passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa…Covers: Subaru Legacy 2000–2003, Outback 2000–2003
Related service bulletins
- 11008259Sep 4, 2024This bulletin outlines the judgment criteria to be used when inspecting front transverse link bushings to reduce unnecessary bushing replacement.
- 11005593Jul 8, 2024This Bulletin provides guidance for diagnosing a leaking front or rear suspension strut.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 3 | 3% |
| 2017 | 2 | 2% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 4 | 3% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 4 | 4% |
| 2011 | 19 | 11% |
| 2010 | 7 | 5% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 2 | 6% |
| 2006 | 4 | 5% |
| 2005 | 7 | 4% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 | 6 | 11% |
| 2001 | 6 | 8% |
| 2000 | 13 | 14% |
| 1999 | 8 | 9% |
| 1998 | 7 | 6% |
| 1997 | 9 | 6% |
| 1996 | 8 | 7% |
| 1995 | 14 | 8% |
| 1994 | 2 | 3% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 5 | 6% |
| 1990 | 3 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2000 Subaru Legacy
17 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsFuel system
5 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 29, 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