1991 Subaru Legacy latches/locks/linkages problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 1991 Subaru Legacy — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“When opening the door using the inside handle, upon release of the door handle the locking mechanism is triggered which causes all of the doors to lock and the driver's door lock is jammed in the locked position. The driver's door is only supposed to lock upon closing when the outer door handle is…”
filed Jan 16, 2002
“Lock on vehicle doesn't work. Consumer stated that window will be left down in order to get inside of vehicle. Also, gear shift goes up and down. *ak”
filed Dec 4, 2001
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% |
| 1990 Legacy | 19 | 23% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1991 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.