NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2000 Subaru Legacy AWD; the most frequently affected component is fuel system, gasoline — fuel pump. Owners filed 103 complaints, most often about engine and engine cooling. Among the 24 model years of this model in the database, 2000 ranks #14 for number of recalls.
Problem: Airtex Products LP (Airtex) is recalling certain model E8598M, E8518M, E8600M, E8596M, and E8597M fuel pumps manufactured July 26, 2013, and July 29, 2013 and used as aftermarket replacements on Subaru Baja's, Outback's and Legacy's. The affected fuel pumps were sold or installed into the aftermarket applications on or after July 26, 2013, and may may leak fuel from the base of a fuel line connection when the gas tank is full.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Airtex will notify owners, and will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Recall is expected to begin on January 2, 2014. Customers may contact Airtex at 1-800-880-3056. The recall is expected to begin during January 2014. This recall is being conducted by Airtex, not by Subaru.
Suspension — RearCampaign 03V153000 · 22 Apr 2003
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.
Remedy: 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 — Tie rod assemblyCampaign 00V091000 · 24 Mar 2000
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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the torque on the left side tie-rod end castle nut and install a new cotter pin.
Power train — Center support bearingCampaign 99V249000 · 17 Sep 1999
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.
Remedy: 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.
What owners complain about
Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Engine and engine cooling9 · 22%
Power train9 · 22%
Suspension7 · 18%
Electrical system5 · 12%
Air bags3 · 8%
Structure3 · 8%
Vehicle speed control2 · 5%
Visibility2 · 5%
When complaints were filed
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From owner complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 subaru legacy. The contact was driving 40 mph when there was an increase in engine rpms and the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The contact mentioned that the check engine and automatic transmission fluid temperature warning lamps were illuminated. The contact also stated that the failure…
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle hesitated when applying the accelerator pedal. This happened every time the pedal was applied. The vehicle was calibrated to factory specifications. Other vehicles on the lot were driven and they had the same hesitation. The manufacturer stated this was a common problem with this…
Car slid on black ice off the road, down a very steep embankment, into the side of a building, and totaled the front end of the car. The air bags did not deploy. *tr
Driving to work car running for approximately 20 min. The window control switch inside the driver side door smoked and quickly caught fire. I immediately slowed down and pulled over to the right shoulder and turned off the card. I opened the door and stepped out. Within a few seconds the panel on the car door also…
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.