2000 Subaru Legacy Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Legacy years
- About as many complaints as other years 14th of 31 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 94 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Subaru Legacy. That ranks 14th out of 31 Legacy model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (17 complaints, 18%), typically at around 96,870 miles. Complaints mention 8 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 94owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Subaru Legacy problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 17 | 18% | 96,870 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 16 | 17% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 14 | 15% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 13 | 14% | 136,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 11% | 103,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 8 | 9% | 163,524 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 6% | 137,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 3% | 74,553 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 3% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 3% | 225,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2% | 221,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 1% | 190,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 39,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Subaru Legacy recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:rear
Problem: This recall applies to certain passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. Certain rear suspension subframe components were produced with poor paint quality which, after continued exposure to corrosive road salts for a period of several years, could result in rust-out of the component and possible breakage of the subframe.
Risk: If such breakage occurs while the vehicle is being operated, control of the vehicle could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will clean and rust-proof the rear suspension subframe. Owner notification began july 14, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The left-side steering knuckle arm was incorrectly assembled.
Risk: This condition could result in a loss of steering control.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the torque on the left side tie-rod end castle nut and install a new cotter pin.
Power train:driveline:center support bearing
Problem: Vehicle description: sedan l model passenger vehicles. Anti-rust coating was incorrectly applied to the transverse link mounting surface of the vehicle body. Over time the coating shrinks, causing a torque decrease of the bolt that secures the transverse link bracket to the vehicle body.
Risk: This can result in loosening of the bracket and subsequent separation of the transverse link from the vehicle frame.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicles and, if necessary, remove the anti-rust coating under the mounting location of the left transverve link mounting bracket bolt and retorque the mounting bolt to the required torque.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 SUBARU LEGACY. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING A STATE INSPECTION, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR SUSPENSION SHOWED SEVERE RUST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN REPAIRED TWICE PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 03V153000 (SUSPENSION) BY PATRIOT SUBARU OF…
Tl* 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…
Strong fuel smell when starting in cold weather.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 subaru legacy. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v323000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was…
Tl* the contact owns a continental extreme contact tire, size: 205/55r16. The contact stated that the driver of the vehicle was traveling approximately 50 mph when the front passenger's side tire sustained a blow out. The contact also discovered a blister on the sidewall of the rear passenger's…
Other Subaru Legacy years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Legacy | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 Legacy | 17 | 0 |
| 2023 Legacy | 10 | 2 |
| 2022 Legacy | 34 | 2 |
| 2021 Legacy | 31 | 3 |
| 2020 Legacy | 121 | 6 |
| 2019 Legacy | 123 | 3 |
| 2018 Legacy | 117 | 3 |
| 2017 Legacy | 119 | 2 |
| 2016 Legacy | 147 | 3 |
| 2015 Legacy | 160 | 3 |
| 2014 Legacy | 53 | 10 |
| 2013 Legacy | 66 | 12 |
| 2012 Legacy | 90 | 16 |
| 2011 Legacy | 167 | 16 |
| 2010 Legacy | 150 | 18 |
| 2009 Legacy | 65 | 13 |
| 2008 Legacy | 65 | 9 |
| 2007 Legacy | 33 | 9 |
| 2006 Legacy | 87 | 7 |
| 2005 Legacy | 184 | 9 |
| 2004 Legacy | 49 | 10 |
| 2003 Legacy | 60 | 14 |
| 2002 Legacy | 54 | 4 |
| 2001 Legacy | 77 | 7 |
| 2000 | 94 | 3 |
| 1999 Legacy | 94 | 3 |
| 1998 Legacy | 114 | 4 |
| 1997 Legacy | 139 | 5 |
| 1996 Legacy | 123 | 3 |
| 1995 Legacy | 182 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Subaru Legacy?
Owners most often report tires, engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 17 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Subaru Legacy?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Subaru Legacy a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Legacy model years, the 2000 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.