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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2000 Subaru Legacy recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2000 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 94
Latest campaign: Nov 29, 2013

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Fuel system, gasoline	1	Nov 29, 2013	13E065000
Suspension	1	Apr 22, 2003	03V153000
Steering	1	Mar 24, 2000	00V091000
Power train	1	Sep 17, 1999	99V249000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Nov 29, 2013Latest campaign


Nov 29, 201313E065000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 13E065000 What's wrong Airtex Products LP (Airtex) is recalling certain model E8598M, E8518M, E8600M, E8596M, and E8597M fuel pumps manufactured July 26, 2013, and July 29, 2013 and used as aftermarket replacements on Subaru Baja's, Outback's and Legacy's. The affected fuel pumps were sold or installed into the aftermarket applications on or after July 26, 2013, and may may leak fuel from the base of a fuel line connection when the gas tank is full. Risk A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Remedy Airtex will notify owners, and will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Recall is expected to begin on January 2, 2014. Customers may contact Airtex at 1-800-880-3056. The recall is expected to begin during January 2014. This recall is being conducted by Airtex, not by Subaru. Campaign NHTSA 13E065000 · Nov 29, 2013
Apr 22, 200303V153000	Suspension: rear IF SUCH BREAKAGE OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED, CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE AFFECTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 03V153000 What's wrong THIS RECALL APPLIES TO CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. CERTAIN REAR SUSPENSION SUBFRAME COMPONENTS WERE PRODUCED WITH POOR PAINT QUALITY WHICH, AFTER CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO CORROSIVE ROAD SALTS FOR A PERIOD OF SEVERAL YEARS, COULD RESULT IN RUST-OUT OF THE COMPONENT AND POSSIBLE BREAKAGE OF THE SUBFRAME. Risk IF SUCH BREAKAGE OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED, CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE AFFECTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Remedy DEALERS WILL CLEAN AND RUST-PROOF THE REAR SUSPENSION SUBFRAME. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 14, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783. Campaign NHTSA 03V153000 · Apr 22, 2003
Mar 24, 200000V091000	Steering: linkages tie rod assembly THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. DetailsHide details for campaign 00V091000 What's wrong VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LEFT-SIDE STEERING KNUCKLE ARM WAS INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED. Risk THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. Remedy DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE ON THE LEFT SIDE TIE-ROD END CASTLE NUT AND INSTALL A NEW COTTER PIN. Campaign NHTSA 00V091000 · Mar 24, 2000
Sep 17, 199999V249000	Power train: driveline center support bearing THIS CAN RESULT IN LOOSENING OF THE BRACKET AND SUBSEQUENT SEPARATION OF THE TRANSVERSE LINK FROM THE VEHICLE FRAME. DetailsHide details for campaign 99V249000 What's wrong VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDAN L MODEL PASSENGER VEHICLES. ANTI-RUST COATING WAS INCORRECTLY APPLIED TO THE TRANSVERSE LINK MOUNTING SURFACE OF THE VEHICLE BODY. OVER TIME THE COATING SHRINKS, CAUSING A TORQUE DECREASE OF THE BOLT THAT SECURES THE TRANSVERSE LINK BRACKET TO THE VEHICLE BODY. Risk THIS CAN RESULT IN LOOSENING OF THE BRACKET AND SUBSEQUENT SEPARATION OF THE TRANSVERSE LINK FROM THE VEHICLE FRAME. Remedy DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND, IF NECESSARY, REMOVE THE ANTI-RUST COATING UNDER THE MOUNTING LOCATION OF THE LEFT TRANSVERVE LINK MOUNTING BRACKET BOLT AND RETORQUE THE MOUNTING BOLT TO THE REQUIRED TORQUE. Campaign NHTSA 99V249000 · Sep 17, 1999

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Subaru recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component94

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

94Complaints filed

8Involving a crash

2Involving a fire

3Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Tires	17	18	1	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	15	16	0	0	0
Suspension	13	14	0	0	0
Power train	12	13	1	0	0
Vehicle speed control	10	11	3	0	0
Structure	7	7	0	1	1
Service brakes	7	7	2	0	0
Hydraulic	7	7	2	0	0
Electrical system	6	6	0	2	1
Air bags	3	3	1	0	1
Fuel system	3	3	0	0	0
Gasoline	3	3	0	0	0
Steering	3	3	1	0	1
Fuel/propulsion system	2	2	0	0	0
Visibility	2	2	0	1	1

6 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Suspension
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 subaru legacy. While the vehicle was undergoing a state inspection, the contact was informed that the rear suspension showed severe rust.”
Filed 08/22/2019 · ODI 11245872
Fuel/propulsion system
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 subaru legacy. While driving various speeds in below freezing temperature, the contact detected an odor of fuel coming from the vehicle.”
Filed 02/08/2017 · ODI 10950247
Fuel/propulsion system
“Strong fuel smell when starting in cold weather.”
Filed 04/09/2016 · ODI 10854533

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2000 Subaru Legacy recall questions

How many recalls does the 2000 Subaru Legacy have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2000 Subaru Legacy. The most recent, 13E065000 (reported November 29, 2013), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2000 Subaru Legacy?

Tires is the most-reported component, named in 17 complaints out of 94 filed with NHTSA (18%). Across all complaints, owners reported 8 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2000 Subaru Legacy?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Subaru recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Subaru dealer.

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