1992 SUBARU Legacy

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

2 Recalls for 1992 SUBARU Legacy

Recall Date Component Summary
1994-03-23 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

WHEN THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN CONTINUOUSLY UNDER EXTREMELY COLD TEMPERATURES (-22 DEGREES F.) AND HIGH HUMIDITY WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE TRANSMISSION BREATHING (AIR) VENT CAN BE BLOCKED DUE TO MOISTURE FREEZING AT THE OIL LEVEL GAUGE. IF THIS OCCURS, PRESSURE INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION CASE WILL INCREASE AND PUSH OUT THE REAR OIL SEAL, CAUSING TRANSMISSION OIL LEAKAGE. THE LACK OF LUBRICATION CAN BURN THE INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF THE TRANSMISSION, CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION TO SEIZE AND THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A SUDDEN STOP.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE OIL GAUGE PIPE AND MODIFY THE OIL LEVEL GAUGE (DIPSTICK) OR REPLACE IT, DEPENDING ON THE TYPE OF DIPSTICK IN THE VEHICLE.

1992-04-01 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

A MISALIGNMENT OF THE REAR SEAT CUSHION LATCHING BRACKET REINFORCEMENT PLATE TO THE FLOOR REQUIRED A MACHINE TAP TO CLEAR THE OPENING FOR A MOUNTING BOLT. THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK MAY HAVE BEEN PUNCTURED WHEN THE TAP WAS USED.

Remedy:

INSPECT THE FUEL TANKS; REPLACE THEM IF THEY ARE PUNCTURED.

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0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1992 SUBARU Legacy

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63 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1992 SUBARU Legacy

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Date Component  
1996-07-04 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
ODI Number: 505937
1996-07-04 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
ODI Number: 505937
1996-07-04 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
ODI Number: 505937
1996-05-06 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 504387
1995-12-26 EXTERIOR LIGHTING | EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 490764
1995-04-10 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 489084
1996-02-29 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 502325
1995-06-08 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
ODI Number: 484633
1995-05-17 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 488222
1995-05-17 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 486305
1995-05-17 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
ODI Number: 486305
1995-05-17 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
ODI Number: 486305
1994-11-16 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
ODI Number: 476411
1994-11-16 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
ODI Number: 476411
1995-05-25 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
ODI Number: 966000
1994-11-04 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 476106
2012-09-03 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10473657
2009-07-27 TIRES
ODI Number: 10278382
2005-05-24 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | STEERING | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
ODI Number: 10122063
2004-08-17 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10088038
2004-03-22 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10063583
2003-06-19 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 10024639
2003-05-22 TIRES
ODI Number: 10019110
2003-02-04 TIRES
ODI Number: 10006432
1996-08-07 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 985128
1996-04-16 SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 982816
1996-06-21 SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 985988
1996-02-20 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 979529
1995-07-14 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 968787
1995-04-25 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
ODI Number: 964290
2001-05-21 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
ODI Number: 888681
2001-05-25 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
ODI Number: 889161
2000-03-29 SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 859411
2000-02-25 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
ODI Number: 857541
1999-11-08 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
ODI Number: 852652
1999-05-18 SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 838115
1998-12-01 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 831539
1998-06-16 SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 824365
1997-09-22 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 816539
1997-03-04 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | TIRES
ODI Number: 809694
1997-01-27 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 807197
2002-02-15 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 758279
2001-11-02 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
ODI Number: 754033
2001-10-14 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 753221
2001-07-26 TIRES
ODI Number: 749270
2000-10-17 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 734533
2000-03-01 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 719517
1999-12-15 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 716065
1999-12-15 SEAT BELTS | VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 716064
1996-11-01 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
ODI Number: 601883
1997-02-25 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 546854
1998-09-21 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 541551
1998-07-01 SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 537309
1998-07-17 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
ODI Number: 537963
1998-05-29 SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 536012
1998-03-10 SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 532266
1998-03-03 SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 531737
1998-03-04 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
ODI Number: 531862
1997-12-23 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
ODI Number: 527057
1997-12-04 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
ODI Number: 525707
1995-04-24 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 480517
1995-05-19 SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 504300
1995-05-19 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 504300
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0 Investigations for 1992 SUBARU Legacy

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Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.

14 Service Alerts for 1992 SUBARU Legacy

Date Description
2022-03-18 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic essential information during diagnosis and repair of the Infotainment concerns. (Applicable to all models with Harman or Denso CP1 Infotainment).

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2021-06-17 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models

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2021-06-17 350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models

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2021-06-07 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin is to advise of SOA⿿s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.

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2021-06-07 350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin is to advise of SOA⿿s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.

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2021-02-01 350000 EQUIPMENT

To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.

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2020-04-30 350000 EQUIPMENT

All Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices)

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2020-08-04 350000 EQUIPMENT

Special Service Tools Cross Reference List.

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2019-05-06 350000 EQUIPMENT

To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-05-21 350000 EQUIPMENT

Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter.

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1995-10-01 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

KNOCK SENSOR. *SD

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2002-12-23 021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

NEW PROCEDURE FOR REPLACING REAR WHEEL BEARINGS. *TT

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2007-07-01 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

HEADLIGHT BULB SOCKET REPAIRS. *KB

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1998-08-15 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

VARIOUS INSTRUCTIONS AND PROCEDURES ON AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT. *YC

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