Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2000 Subaru Legacy has 17 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
17
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2013 | ENGINE | I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING A VERY POWERFUL FUEL SMELL EMITTING FROM THE AREAS OF THE ENGINE. WHEN I PO... |
| Mar 23, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | CHRONIC, AND DOCUMENTED, FAILURE OF HEAD GASKETS BY SUBARU. CAUSING A LARGE LEAK OF OIL THAT COULD ... |
| Jan 7, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | COOLANT LEAK FROM DRIVERS SIDE HEAD GASKET. *TR |
| Jun 2, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN THERE WAS AN INCREASE... |
| Aug 12, 2007 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | UNDER WARRANTY HAD THREE HEAD GASKETS ON 2000 LEGACY 2.5L (38,000, 55,000, 75,600 MILES RESPECTIVELY... |
| May 11, 2007 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | I WAS DRIVING ON A DIRT ROAD WHEN THE EXHAUST PIPE BROKE FROM IN FRONT OF THE MUFFLER. THE MUFFLER ... |
| Sep 5, 2005 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER VEHICLE WAS IN THE REPAIR SHO... |
| Jul 29, 2004 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | MULTIPLE OVERHEATING PROBLEMS FOR WEEKS AFTER COOLANT ADDITIVE INSTALLED. SUBARU CAN NOT FIX IT.*AK |
| Mar 2, 2004 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM SUBARU OF AMERICA YESTERDAY. IT IS ASKING THAT CERTAIN OWNERS OF SUBARU AU... |
| Dec 1, 2003 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | PROBLEMS WITH HEAD GASKETS ON 2000 SUBARU LEGACY. *MR THE DEALER ADD A SEALANT TO THE COOLANT SYST... |
| Jan 4, 2002 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | FAILURE OF ORIGINAL EXHAUST SYSTEM. *AK |
| Jan 1, 2002 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CONSUMER LOST POWER INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE ... |
| Jan 1, 2001 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | RAW FUEL VAPORS ENTER PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. DLR HAS TRIED TO FIX WITH NO SUCCESS. SUBARU HAS BEEN A... |
| Dec 20, 2000 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,TIRES | NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK |
| Apr 17, 2000 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE AT 35MPH OR LESS. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP 6 TIMES FOR STALLING. MECH... |
| Jan 1, 1970 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WAS ABLE TO TURN OFF THE LIGHT BY ERASING T... |
| Jan 1, 1970 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | CONSUMER SMELLS EXCESS RUBBER SMELL, POSSIBLE EXHAUST SYSTEM PROBLEM. *SLC |