2000
Subaru Legacy
EPA MPG:
24 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
EPA MPG:
24 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
RECALL ALERT:
There are 4 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 4 recalls on this vehicle.
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RECALL ALERT:
There are 4 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 4 recalls on this vehicle.
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Reliability
Overall Reliability
We expect the 2025 Legacy will be more reliable than the average new car. This prediction is based on data from 2022, 2023, and 2024 models.
The 2000 Subaru Legacy has been recalled 4 times by NHTSA.
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The 2000 Subaru Legacy has been recalled 4 times by NHTSA.
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2000 Sedans & Hatchbacks Reliability
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Reliability History
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Overall Reliability Verdict
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POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Engine Major
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Engine Minor
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Engine Cooling
NA
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Engine Electrical
NA
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Transmission Major
NA
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Transmission Minor
NA
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Drive System
NA
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Fuel System/Emissions
NA
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NA
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NA
Exhaust
NA
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NA
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NA
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Suspension/Steering
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Brakes
NA
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Climate System
NA
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Electrical Accessories
NA
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Body Hardware
NA
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Paint/Trim
NA
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Noises/Leaks
NA
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In-car Electronics
NA
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NA
NA
NA
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NA
Overall Reliability Verdict
Potential Trouble Spots
2000*
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2001
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Powertrain
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Engine Major
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Engine Minor
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Engine Cooling
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NA
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NA
2002
NA
2003
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2004
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Engine Electrical
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Transmission Major
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Transmission Minor
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NA
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Drive System
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Fuel System/Emissions
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Exhaust
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Suspension/Steering
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Brakes
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Climate System
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Build Quality
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Electrical Accessories
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Body Hardware
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Paint/Trim
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Noises/Leaks
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In-car Electronics
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Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting
how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive
reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest
subscriber survey for over 300,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give
you a rundown on how 2000 through 2024 vehicles are holding up in 20
potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and
brakes to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide
data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
Recalls
PROVIDED BY

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Nov 29, 2013
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Summary:
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.
What should you do:
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.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
13E065000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
397
SUSPENSION
Apr 22, 2003
IF SUCH BREAKAGE OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED, CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE AFFECTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Summary:
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.
What should you do:
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.
For more information:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
03V153000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
170000
STEERING
Mar 24, 2000
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LEFT-SIDE STEERING KNUCKLE ARM WAS INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED.
What should you do:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE ON THE LEFT SIDE TIE-ROD END CASTLE NUT AND INSTALL A NEW COTTER PIN.
For more information:
NO VEHICLES HAVE BEEN DELIVERED TO CUSTOMERS.ALL VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED BEFORE BEING DELIVERED TO CUSTOMERS.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
00V091000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
129
POWER TRAIN
Sep 17, 1999
THIS CAN RESULT IN LOOSENING OF THE BRACKET AND SUBSEQUENT SEPARATION OF THE TRANSVERSE LINK FROM THE VEHICLE FRAME.
Summary:
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.
What should you do:
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.
For more information:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 27, 1999. 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. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
99V249000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
13
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