1991 Subaru Legacy seat belts problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 1991 Subaru Legacy — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1991 subaru legacy. The contact stated that the electric seat belt jams in the middle and renders the seat belt inoperable. The dealer will not repair the vehicle free of charge. The current and failure mileages were 176,000. The consumer stated the seat belt was replaced and…”
filed May 31, 2007
“Consumer noticed that driver side seat belt webbing was separating. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, and dealer informed consumer that vehicle was not under warranty, and that consumer had to pay for repairs. *ak”
filed Mar 18, 2004
“Drivers side automatic seat belt drive cable slips out of track making seat belt useless and dangerous.”
filed Feb 16, 2016
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 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.