Lock has been disengaged, the door will not open. A recall was issued on vehicle make and model. This particular vehicle was not included under the recall. Manufacturer and dealer has been notified. *ak
1990 Subaru Legacy locks complaints
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All door locks do not work as designed. In order to get out of vehicle, consumer must use two hands; one to hold down the lock/unlock button, and with the oter hand simultaneously pull the handle.
After door lock is pulled, lock would reengage by itself. Can press down/up on door lever & it locks. Would need to hold latch up & press down/up on lever to open door. Have taken to dealer & have latch/lock repaired.
Unable to open the door from the inside, the door locks itself, have to hold the unlocked botton to open the door. Please describe in detail.
Door locks/latches failed, preventin gopening of the doors from inside/exterior as well.
Front brake lines replaced twice.
Door locks; locks will engage automatically due possible spring mechanism. Had springs replaced w/failure reoccuring six months later. Mfg will no longer assist
Rear trunk latch broke.
Poor latches/locks due to design. Door-switch assembly pushing on either side locks or unlocks doors.
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