1990 Subaru Legacy structure problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1990 Subaru Legacy — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Consumer states the front passenger door would lock itself whenever the door is shut. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified. Nlm”
filed Mar 26, 2002
“I have a 1990 subaru legacy. Each time I try to exit the car the doors lock automatically. It has automatic door locks that are accuated by pushing the drivers door lock. I have had the lock apart and the problem with all 4 of my door is that a single spring in the lock mechanism is responsible for…”
filed Feb 22, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Legacy years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Legacy | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 Legacy | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 Legacy | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Legacy | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Legacy | 4 | 3% |
| 2017 Legacy | 6 | 5% |
| 2016 Legacy | 6 | 4% |
| 2015 Legacy | 10 | 6% |
| 2014 Legacy | 7 | 13% |
| 2013 Legacy | 5 | 8% |
| 2012 Legacy | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Legacy | 5 | 3% |
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.