1990 Subaru Legacy power train problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1990 Subaru Legacy — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I also purchased an 1992 subaru svx that has a failed transnission (same style tranny) this car has 146000 miles on it, ii've done some research on this and it appears these transmissions are prone to failure, our legacy's went out on the interstate, and could easily have been fatal”
filed Sep 22, 2000
“Design flaw of right front axle came off the wheel, causing vehicle to depend on rear wheel drive only and allowed the front right drive line spin aimlessly, resulting in damage to components in transfer case. *ak”
filed Nov 24, 1999
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Legacy years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Legacy | 2 | 6% |
| 2020 Legacy | 7 | 6% |
| 2019 Legacy | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Legacy | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 Legacy | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 Legacy | 13 | 9% |
| 2015 Legacy | 15 | 9% |
| 2014 Legacy | 6 | 11% |
| 2013 Legacy | 12 | 18% |
| 2012 Legacy | 34 | 38% |
| 2011 Legacy | 47 | 28% |
| 2010 Legacy | 50 | 33% |
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.