1990 Subaru Legacy seat belts problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 1990 Subaru Legacy — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Both frontal passive restraint belts fail to operate, will not go around the tracks, leaving driver and passenger without any restraint if vehicle gets involved in a crash. Manufacturer contacted, and willing to go half in repairs. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak”
filed Dec 18, 2001
“The lap belts in this vehicle have come apart at the "flap" where the belts snap into the receptacle. We have had the car in several shops, and none can get replacement belts. The latest attempt was with the subaru dealer in new orleans, and they have "ordered them from japan". So far, no belts…”
filed May 19, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seat Belts problems in other Legacy years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Legacy | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 Legacy | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Legacy | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 Legacy | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 Legacy | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 Legacy | 3 | 5% |
| 2010 Legacy | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 Legacy | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 Legacy | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 Legacy | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 Legacy | 6 | 3% |
| 2004 Legacy | 1 | 2% |
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.