1999 SUBARU Legacy

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

3 Recalls for 1999 SUBARU Legacy

Recall Date Component Summary
1999-03-03 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). (THE 1999 2.2 LITER LEGACY VEHICLES ARE EXCLUDED). IN EXTREMELY COLD WEATHER, THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE IS INCREASED.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.

1998-06-08 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, ALSO SERVICE PARTS SUPPLIED TO SUBARU DEALERS ARE INVOLVED (LOT NUMBERS F01 J21D2, F01 J30D2, F02 J09D1, F02 J09D2, AND F02 J20D1). THE PUROLATOR OIL FILTER CANS USED ON THESE VEHICLES CAN FRACTURE CAUSING A VAPORIZED OIL SPRAY AND SUBSEQUENT OIL LEAK.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THESE ENGINE OIL FILTERS.

2001-06-25 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT COIL SPRINGS ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, NEW HAMPSHIRE, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, AND WISCONSIN, AND IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS WERE PRODUCED WITH POOR PAINT QUALITY WHICH, AFTER CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO CORROSIVE SALT, CAN RESULT IN BREAKAGE OF THE SPRING.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL NOTIFIY CUSTOMERS TO BRING THEIR VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE A SPRING GUARD INSTALLED ON BOTH FRONT STRUTS TO PREVENT TIRE PUNCTURE AND REPLACE ANY BROKEN SPRINGS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 18, 2001. 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.

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1 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1999 SUBARU Legacy

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2011-05-12 engine

94 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1999 SUBARU Legacy

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2019-09-24 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11257865
2017-12-12 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11054207
2015-05-05 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10714646
2014-12-27 ENGINE | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10668510
2014-07-25 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10616335
2014-05-20 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10592787
2012-05-20 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10459031
2012-02-16 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10448198
2011-03-19 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10392215
2011-01-31 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
ODI Number: 10379707
2010-03-18 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10320728
2010-01-28 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10303002
2009-07-06 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10275914
2009-05-09 SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 10268294
2008-12-30 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10253222
2008-05-22 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
ODI Number: 10228668
2008-05-06 SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 10226779
2008-04-01 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
ODI Number: 10223077
2007-10-03 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10204796
2007-06-04 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10192367
2007-03-29 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10186451
2006-04-14 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10155385
2005-11-15 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10142699
2005-07-06 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10127633
2005-03-27 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10114821
2005-04-01 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
ODI Number: 10116226
2005-03-29 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
ODI Number: 10116055
2004-12-19 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
ODI Number: 10104071
2004-09-20 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10091338
2004-02-04 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10056555
2003-11-14 TIRES:TREAD/BELT
ODI Number: 10047981
2003-11-14 TIRES:TREAD/BELT
ODI Number: 10047979
2003-09-24 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
ODI Number: 10039507
2003-08-13 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10033921
2003-07-14 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10026024
2003-07-11 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10024108
2003-06-12 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10022985
2003-04-08 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10014132
2003-04-12 SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 10014306
2002-12-06 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 8023907
2002-01-17 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 9004999
2002-10-15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 8020823
2002-04-01 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 8006767
2004-05-04 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10068300
2001-09-07 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
ODI Number: 896018
2001-08-13 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 894118
2001-07-09 SEATS | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 892211
2001-05-08 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 887737
2001-06-18 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 890603
2000-07-18 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 865574
2000-06-12 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
ODI Number: 863410
2000-02-10 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 856663
1999-11-23 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 852366
1999-11-18 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 853089
1999-10-22 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 851504
1999-10-20 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 847023
1999-08-10 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
ODI Number: 844787
1999-07-26 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 843373
1999-07-01 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 841558
1999-06-29 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
ODI Number: 841330
1998-11-04 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
ODI Number: 830128
2002-11-06 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 769360
2002-10-15 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE
ODI Number: 768498
2002-06-02 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 762553
2002-07-15 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 764246
2002-07-22 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 764587
2002-05-26 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 762291
2002-04-22 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 761045
2002-01-08 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 756558
2002-01-02 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 756313
2001-01-20 TIRES
ODI Number: 739671
2001-01-17 STEERING | STEERING
ODI Number: 739529
2000-09-06 TIRES
ODI Number: 730543
2000-07-18 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 725612
2000-07-21 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
ODI Number: 725777
2000-05-31 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 723384
1999-11-22 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
ODI Number: 715148
1999-09-30 AIR BAGS | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | TIRES | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 712565
1999-09-07 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 711014
1999-08-28 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 710639
1999-07-26 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 709212
1999-07-24 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 709133
1999-06-23 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 707825
1999-05-21 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 706713
1999-05-12 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 706429
1999-03-18 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 704596
1999-03-05 CHILD SEAT
ODI Number: 704061
2000-07-26 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 553212
2000-05-18 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 552290
1999-12-29 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 550156
1999-12-06 STEERING | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 549817
1999-07-14 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 547246
1999-07-19 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 547367
1999-02-23 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 544072
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0 Investigations for 1999 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.

35 Service Alerts for 1999 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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2021-06-07 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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2021-06-17 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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2021-02-01 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.

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2019-07-11 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

This Service Information bulletin announces instruction for application of additional lubrication between the brake caliper support and pad clips. This will prevent the pad from dragging due to corrosion buildup which may result in uneven o

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2019-05-21 350000 EQUIPMENT

Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter.

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2003-05-19 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

CLUTCH PEDAL STICKING. *TT

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2002-02-21 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

SUBJECT REGADING AIR FLOW METER SENSING UNIT AVAILABILITY. *TT

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2000-04-12 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT INDICATOR ILLIMINATED AND CODE P0705 STORED IN THE EMISSION CONTROL UNIT (ECU). *TT

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1998-08-01 105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

INFORMATION ON INSTALLING REAR DIFFERENTIAL PROTECTOR . *TT

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2003-03-15 100000 POWER TRAIN

TRANSMISSION CONTROL UNIT (TCU) CODE 45 AND ALL-WHEEL DRIVE HARSH ENGAGEMENT. *TT

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2003-03-21 350000 EQUIPMENT

FLOOR MAT HOOK REPAIR. *TT

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2000-03-17 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

CUSTOMER COMPLAINT THAT THE A/T TEMPERATURE LIGHT FLASHING AND CODE 38 FOUND IN THE TCM. *TT

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

NEW PROCEDURE FOR REPLACING REAR WHEEL BEARINGS. *TT

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2011-02-03 190000 TIRES

SUBARU: THERE IS A STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS DUE TO AN IMPORPER WHEEL BALANCE. *RM

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1998-09-15 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SUBJECT ON TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE SHIFT LOGIC. *YC

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1998-08-12 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADDENDUM FOGLAMP KIT. *YC

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2000-02-01 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

THIS BULLETIN MENTIONS IF YOU HAVE A 1999MY OR LATER VEHICLES WITH THE NEW (SECOND GENERATION) 4EAT AND ARE DIAGNOSING A CODE FOR A DUTY SOLENOID, CHECK THE TRANSMISSION OIL PAN FOR ANY DENTS. *TT

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1999-10-04 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

INFORMATION ON THE CRUISE CONTROL REPLACEMENT KIT. *TT

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1999-04-05 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

SUBJECT REGARDING BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN ON SOME VEHICLES WITH ABS. *TT

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2002-01-01 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

SUBJECT REGARDING POPPING OUT OF FIFTH GEAR CONDITION. *JG

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1998-06-15 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

SUBJECT ON VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION ( VECI ) LABEL. *YC

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2007-07-01 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

HEADLIGHT BULB SOCKET REPAIRS. *KB

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2006-02-01 061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

RUBBING MARK ON TIMING BELT. SUBARU. *TT

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2002-05-01 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

SUBJECT REGARDING AIR FLOW METER SENSOR. *JG

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2001-08-15 010000 STEERING

SUBJECT ON REGARDING STEERING KNOCKING/RATTLE NOISE WHEN TURNING. *ET

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2000-01-31 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT THE A/T TEMPERATURE LIGHT FLASHING AND CODE 38 FOUND IN THE TCM. *TT

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2000-02-25 075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM

SUBJECT REGARDING AIR INTAKE CHAMBER BOX BREAKAGE. *TT

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2000-01-31 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF SLIGHT HESITATION ON ACCELERATION. *TT

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2005-04-20 151400 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

INFORMATION REGARDING SEAT BELT LATCH SLIDES TO THE LOWER SEAT BELT ANCHOR. *YH UPDATED *EH

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