1996 Subaru Legacy service brakes, hydraulic problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1996 Subaru Legacy — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The vehicle was slowly moving into driveway and the brakes were applied and failed to stop the vehicle and hit the house. The vehicle was towed. The consumer was informed by dealership that the master cylinder failed. The master cylinder needed to be replaced. *ak the consumer stated that there was…”
filed Sep 8, 2004
“When braking pedal pulsates. Dealer replaced front and rear rotors in june and august of 1999 at 27000 miles. In aug of 2001, rear rotors were replaced. Front rotors are to be replaced in the near future.*ak repair shop owner stated that the rotors were too thin for vehicle weight, they warp and…”
filed Sep 10, 2001
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 | 9 | 5% |
| 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 1996 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.