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2000 Subaru Legacy recalls
NHTSA has 3 safety recall campaigns on record for the 2000 Subaru Legacy. Decode your VIN to confirm the exact vehicle.
Recall list
Suspension:rear
NHTSA 03V153000April 22, 2003170,000 units
Problem: 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.
Risk: If such breakage occurs while the vehicle is being operated, control of the vehicle could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
NHTSA 00V091000March 24, 2000129 units
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The left-side steering knuckle arm was incorrectly assembled.
Risk: This condition could result in a loss of steering control.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the torque on the left side tie-rod end castle nut and install a new cotter pin.
Power train:driveline:center support bearing
NHTSA 99V249000September 17, 199913 units
Problem: 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.
Risk: This can result in loosening of the bracket and subsequent separation of the transverse link from the vehicle frame.
Remedy: 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.
Source: NHTSA recall database. A recall applies to vehicles built in a specific date range; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Questions
How many recalls does the 2000 Subaru Legacy have?
NHTSA records list 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2000 Subaru Legacy.
How do I know if my 2000 Subaru Legacy has an open recall?
Enter your VIN on NHTSA.gov's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls). It shows unrepaired recalls for your exact vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.