1990 Subaru Legacy body problems

Filed Mar 26, 2002 · Body · WA

Consumer states the front passenger door would lock itself whenever the door is shut. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified. Nlm

Filed Feb 19, 2002 · Body · WA

I have a 1990 subaru legacy. Each time I try to exit the car the doors lock automatically. It has automatic door locks that are accuated by pushing the drivers door lock. I have had the lock apart and the problem with all 4 of my door is that a single spring in the lock mechanism is responsible for having the inside door handle return to the closed position and to have the lock buyyon stay open. The handle is attached to the bottom half of the spring and that part of the sping keeps the door lock open. Well, the door lock portion of the spring is worn out and every time you use the door handle from the inside, the weak half of the lock spring closes the lock. I am a battalion chief for a local fire department and I can only imagine what kind of a problem one might have trying to get out of this car in a hurry. I have contacted subaru with no relief. The local dealership says it is a common problem in the 1990 - 1994 models. Our local parts houses have also said that it is a problem. I have other owners that say the same. It is $200.00 a door to repair. Please contact me on this. Thanks [xxx][xxx]or[xxx]. *ak parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Nov 30, 2001 · Body · VT

Vehicle has a master door lock button on driver's side. 2 rear doors lock when door is closed. Passenger's door should not lock once it's closed. Lock knob has to be held up to open anb close the door. Consumer has gotten locked out a few times because of the problem.

Filed Sep 20, 2001 · Body · CA

Passenger front door-lock failed initially requiring passenger to manually push latch and pull door lever simutaneously in order to open door. Rear door-locks do not work now and require same effort. All doors will lock on their own while getting in and out. In case of accident or fire, the occupants may not be able to exit vehicle in a timely manner. Also, driver-side visor falls down while driving which has proven to be very distracting and dangerous. Contacted subaru dealership for both problems. Dealership unwilling to fix without charging me for replacement and labor of all parts. Door locks priced at $130 each and visor was around $80 not including labor. Dealer also stated that these are common problems corrected in the mid-90's on legacy models.

Filed Mar 14, 2000 · Body · MD

Power door locks lock by themselves.

Filed Feb 12, 2000 · Body · KY

The door handle when opened causes the door to automatically lock when opened from the inside. The passenger side front broke in 1993. The passenger side rear door broke in 1998. The driver side front door broke in 1999 which is the most annoying as it locks all the door every time the handle is used to open the door from the inside. It costs $80 to replace the part.

Filed Jul 5, 1999 · Body · TX

(1) the air conditioning compressor is fine; but it comes on only occasionally; mechanics unable to find problem. (2) doors automatically locking causes great inconvenience; (3) sun visor falling down impairs vision; velcro and even duct tape won't keep it up.

Filed Apr 28, 1999 · Body · NY

Door locks failed on all doors. Mjs

Filed Mar 24, 1999 · Body · WA

Left front driver and passenger side door locks engage after unlocking making it very difficult to enter or exit vehicle. Yh

Filed Dec 3, 1998 · Body · PA

Door handles continually cracking.