1990 Subaru Legacy latches/locks/linkages problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 1990 Subaru Legacy — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The lock/latch on my car's passenger door is defective and the recall 90v18400 did not fix the problem. The door is difficult to open and could easiy fail any day and trap my passenger in the car. The same thing is happening to the front drivers door. The manufactuer will not fix the problem at no…”
filed Sep 1, 2004
“The vehicle's door locks experienced the defect stated in recall 90 v 184 000 but it's vin was outside of the remedy scope. The dealership refused to repair the door. *nlm”
filed Sep 17, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Legacy years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Legacy | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 Legacy | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 Legacy | 3 | 3% |
| 1997 Legacy | 6 | 4% |
| 1996 Legacy | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 Legacy | 7 | 4% |
| 1994 Legacy | 1 | 2% |
| 1993 Legacy | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 Legacy | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 Legacy | 14 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1990 Subaru Legacy
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.