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US recalls (3)
Suspension: rear
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 and remedy
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
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LEFT-SIDE STEERING KNUCKLE ARM WAS INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED.
Risk and remedy
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
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 and remedy
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.
Canadian recalls (6)
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Suspension
2003-04-30 · campaign 2003-117
On certain vehicles operated in the "salt-belt" provinces of Manitoba, Ontario, Québec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland & Labrador. The rear suspension subframe components were produced with poor paint quality which, after continued exposure to corrosive road salts for a period of several years, may result in rust-out of the component and possible breakage of the subframe. Correction: Dealer will clean and rust-proof with anti-rust oil and anti-rust wax.
Lights and instruments
2001-03-30 · campaign 2001-070
Certain vehicles do not comply with the marking requirements of CMVSS 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. The High/Low beam headlamp on these vehicles does not bear a "DOT" marking which is required by the standard. Correction: All High/Low beam headlamp bulbs installed since February 8, 2000 have the correct marking. Since the subject bulbs meets or exceed the performance and design requirements of the standard, and the missing marking will not cause a person to replace, fit or use the bulb in a manner for which they are not intended, no further action will be taken.
Lights and instruments
2000-03-31 · campaign 2000-087 · 203 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the headlamp assemblies may not comply with the marking requirements of CMVSS 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. The bulb center mark on the lens has been interchanged between 2-bulb headlamps and 4-bulb headlamps. Correction: No corrective action will be taken due to the inconsequence to vehicle safety. The manufacturing process has been remedied to assure correction of the non-compliance on vehicles manufactured since January 30, 2000.
Lights and instruments
2000-03-17 · campaign 2000-068
Certain vehicles do not comply with Cthe requirements of CMVSS 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. The H1 low-beam headlamp bulbs do not bear a "DOT" marking as required by the standard. Correction: Since these bulbs comply with all performance and design requirements of the standard, no corrective action will be taken.
Other
2000-03-17 · campaign 2000-069
Certain vehicle do not comply with Regulation 6 - Statement of Compliance. Compliance label was not expressed in both official languages in regard to vehicle classification. Correction: No corrective action will be taken for existing vehicles. Correct compliance label will be affixed in current production vehicles.
Suspension
1999-09-29 · campaign 1999-174 · 10 vehicles
On certain vehicles, incorrect application of anti-rust coating (PVC) to the transverse link mounting surface can eventually result in a torque decrease of the bolt that secures the transverse link bracket to the vehicle body. Insufficient torque on the bracket bolts can result in loosening of the bracket and subsequent separation of the transverse link from the vehicle frame. Correction: Vehicles will be inspected and if necessary, PVC will be removed from the vehicle body under the transverse link mounting bracket bolt location and mounting bolts will be retorqued to specification.
Owner complaints (94)
Owners filed 94 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Subaru Legacy/Outback (8 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries reported). Among 39 model years of this model, it ranks #14 for the most complaints (median 77).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Tires | 17 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 16 | |
| Power train | 14 | |
| Suspension | 13 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 10 | |
| Structure | 8 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 7 | |
| Electrical system | 6 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2000 Subaru Legacy/Outback.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2000 Subaru Legacy 4-DR. Wagon | – | – | – | – |
| 2000 Subaru Legacy 4-DR. | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2000 Subaru Legacy/Outback version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Legacy AWD 2.5 L Automatic 4-spd | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Legacy AWD 2.5 L Manual 5-spd | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Legacy Wagon AWD 2.5 L Automatic 4-spd | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Legacy Wagon AWD 2.5 L Manual 5-spd | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,200 |
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