1993 Subaru Legacy air bags problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 1993 Subaru Legacy — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Consumer was traveling about 45mph and a deer ran across the road. Consumer jammed the brakes, and went off the road, slamming into a ditch. Upon impact, airbags didn't go off. *ak”
filed May 1, 2000
“Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the airbags did not deploy. Vehicle was totaled. Manufacturer and dealer have been notified. *ak”
filed Aug 13, 1999
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Legacy years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Legacy | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 Legacy | 6 | 19% |
| 2020 Legacy | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Legacy | 3 | 3% |
| 2017 Legacy | 7 | 6% |
| 2016 Legacy | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 Legacy | 10 | 6% |
| 2014 Legacy | 14 | 26% |
| 2013 Legacy | 14 | 21% |
| 2012 Legacy | 11 | 12% |
| 2011 Legacy | 25 | 15% |
| 2010 Legacy | 28 | 19% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1993 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.