Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2002 Subaru Legacy has 6 NHTSA brakes complaints and 1 brakes-related recall.
6
Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
02V079000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY IN AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BELOW FREEZING 32 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT AND L...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2010 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | NHTSA REF # 302836, SAFETY ISSUE, BRAKES ROTORS RUST TO POINT OF FAILURE, SUBARU SERVICE TOLD ME THE... |
| Nov 1, 2008 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SUBARU LEGACY OUTBACK. WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 32 DEGREES, THE BRA... |
| Jan 5, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SLOW DOWN AND MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE BRAKES FAILED CAUSI... |
| Jan 29, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | BRAKE LINE REPAIR/VALVE REPLACEMENT 2002 SUBARU LEGACY. *BF WHEN THE TEMPERATURE WAS BELOW 20 DEGR... |
| Jan 1, 1970 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE,TIRES,WHEELS,SEATS | PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S BRAKING SYSTEM, REAR TIRE, WHISTLING NOISES COMING FROM DOOR AND OIL LEAK.*M... |
| Jan 1, 1970 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | AFTER RECALL 00V079000 REPAIRS FOR THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WAS PERFORMED THE DEFECT REOCCURRED.... |