1995 Subaru Legacy service brakes, hydraulic problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1995 Subaru Legacy — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 subaru legacy. The contact stated that the brake pedal froze and was resistant to engagement. The failure caused the contact to crash into the rear of another vehicle. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy upon impact. The vehicle was towed to the contact…”
filed Apr 27, 2011
“Vehicle is a 1995 subaru legacy l wagon with auto. Trans. Gas pedal and brake pedal are too close together, and at the same height. One's foot can inadvertently apply both pedals at once, causing acceleration and braking simultaneously. Also, clearance between pedals and lower dash panel just…”
filed Jan 15, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Service Information bulletin announces instruction for application of additional lubrication between the brake caliper support and pad clips. This will prevent the pad from dragging due to corrosion buildup which…
06-68-19R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 11, 2019
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Legacy years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Legacy | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 Legacy | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 Legacy | 3 | 5% |
| 2008 Legacy | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 Legacy | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 Legacy | 8 | 4% |
| 2004 Legacy | 2 | 4% |
| 2003 Legacy | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 Legacy | 6 | 11% |
| 2001 Legacy | 6 | 8% |
| 2000 Legacy | 7 | 7% |
| 1999 Legacy | 12 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1995 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.