1999 Subaru Legacy service brakes, hydraulic problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1999 Subaru Legacy — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have a 1999 subaru legacy wagon with 4 wheel disc brakes and 15 inch wheels. Every time the front disk pads are replaced, the mechanic gets the pads for 15 inch wheels the are installed and the car will not stop. What we have discovered is that the front take the disk pads for 14 inch wheels and…”
filed Jul 14, 2003
“While traveling down interstate 5, the traffic slowed due to an accident on the opposite side of the fwy., upon noticing the traffic slowing I released my foot from the accelerator the traffic came to a complete stop, I stepped on the brakes applying them all the way. I had plenty of time to stop…”
filed Jan 9, 2002
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% |
| 1998 Legacy | 11 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 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.