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2003 Subaru Legacy Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Subaru Legacy has 5 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 1 powertrain-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Subaru Legacy

Airbags
15Engine
14Powertrain
5Brakes
4Other
4Tires
4Electrical
3Speed Control
3

5

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Powertrain Recalls

02V282000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION PARKING...

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 6, 2006POWER TRAIN,STRUCTUREI OWN A 2003 SUBARU LEGACY SEDAN. AS I PICK UP SPEED YOU CAN HEAR AN INCREASING WIND NOISE COMING FR...
Sep 20, 2004POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2003 SUBARU OUTBACK DEVELOPED A PROBLEM WHERE THE VEHICLE WOULD EXPERIENCE HESITATION UPON ACCELERAT...
Jun 24, 2004POWER TRAINWHEN ACCELERATING AT ANY SPEED HESITATES FOR A COUPLE OF SECONDS. *AK THE MANUFACTURER INDICATED ...
Feb 2, 2004POWER TRAINAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLIPPING, ENGINE SURGING WHILE IN GEAR. *JB
Jan 2, 2003POWER TRAINWHEN THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED ON THE TRANSMISSION, THE DEALER BROKE THE TRANSMISSION PAN BOLT, WHICH...

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