2001 Subaru Legacy engine and engine cooling problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2001 Subaru Legacy — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Took my 2001 bh5 gtb e-tune for service at subaru kenya. Dealer bled the oil without replacing it(as I found out later). Cruising at 80kph, check engine light came on, car lost all power, was towed back to dealer. Dealer said engine had ceased, so they overhauled it. Same thing happened after…”
filed Feb 22, 2011
“My 2001 legacy leaked antifreeze...was recalled...the "additive" they required to be added was done...the head gasket was replaced at about 25,000 miles before warranty expired...now, about 1 yr and 10,000 miles later, I am having the same problem and they are saying I have to have the same head…”
filed Nov 2, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Legacy years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Legacy | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 Legacy | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Legacy | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 Legacy | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 Legacy | 6 | 4% |
| 2010 Legacy | 4 | 3% |
| 2009 Legacy | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 Legacy | 2 | 6% |
| 2006 Legacy | 4 | 5% |
| 2005 Legacy | 29 | 16% |
| 2004 Legacy | 2 | 4% |
| 2003 Legacy | 9 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 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.