Two year old tires (all 4, purchased at same time) have circumferential cracks in tread grooves - tire seller says these are very abnormal and is replacing all of them. Have only 20,000 miles of wear on tires rated for 80,000. No catastrophic failures. Tires a goodrich traction t/a 195/60r15 88h. Dot code on all 4 tires: anrbmc112705.
The worst 1993 Subaru Legacy problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Engine17
- Seat belts13
- Airbags10
- Transmission9
- Tires8
- Brakes7
- Visibility6
- Acceleration4
- Electrical3
- Body2
- Fuel system2
- Lights2
- Steering2
- Locks1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Subaru Legacy
Recalls 1
Power train: manual transmission
- What is wrong
- When the vehicle is driven continuously under extremely cold temperatures (-22 degrees f.) and high humidity weather conditions, the transmission breathing (air) vent can be blocked due to moisture freezing at the oil level gauge. If this occurs, pressure inside the transmission case will increase and push out the rear oil seal, causing transmission oil leakage. The lack of lubrication can burn the internal components of the transmission, cause the transmission to seize and the vehicle to come to a sudden stop.
- Risk
- Sudden stops without prior warning can cause vehicle occupants to be thrown around the vehicle and cause loss of vehicle control which can result in an accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will modify the oil gauge pipe and modify the oil level gauge (dipstick) or replace it, depending on the type of dipstick in the vehicle.
Recall number 94V052000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1993 Subaru Legacy 15
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
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- Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter.
- Subaru: there is a steering wheel vibration at highway speeds due to an imporper wheel balance
1993 Subaru Legacy fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4‑cyl | FWD | 19-20 | 26-28 | 22-23 |
| 2.2L 4‑cyl | 4WD | 16-18 | 21-24 | 18-21 |
What 1993 Subaru Legacy owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dt*: the contact stated there was a recall on the vehicle, the federal safety agency #94v052000 concerning the manual transmission. The recall work was performed prior to purchase. The transmission locked up while driving 25 MPH. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop, but has not been inspected.
Dt: the contact stated the shoulder harness on both front seat belts did not provide adequate restraint when in use. The straps gave way when properly buckled. The seat belts were not covered under warranty. He purchased replacement straps and planned to replace the straps himself.
The consumer purchased four new firestone tires. The right rear tire went flat. The vehicle was parked. The cord that meets the rim of the wheel separated from the tire. Contacted the manufacturer was told she could purchase another tire for half price. Please provide any further information.
Dear sir/madam: thanks for help. It is threaten to thousands subaru car drivers, like firestone tires threaten to thousands car drivers using firestone tires. I have a 93 4d legacy sedan, it have a problem since 1994 and become very bad since 7/2000, some time car uncontrollable to slowdown to 10 to 20 MPH and some time engine stopped, put me in very dangerous situation: my car uncontrollable stopped when other cars drive 65+ miles on free way or 45+ mils on local road. I think this a controller design problem, it should not slow down and stop engine without warning light first and should never stop engine. If you search internet with key word "+subaru +legacy +hesitation" you can see many complaints about the malfunctioned controller. I still think subaru have following obligations: 1. After so many complaints from subaru car owners about the malfunctioned controller, subaru should replace malfunctioned controller before the dangerous uncontrollable situation happen. 2. Subaru should replace malfunctioned controller free when a customer complain the problem. Now some dealers just deny the problem if they cannot duplicate the problem, but for some car the problem only happen on certain road and certain speed and difficult to duplicate. Some dealer also like to charge hours to check the problem and fix the problem. Zhongmin sun 18666 redmond way, rr2141 redmond, wa 98052 tel:4258369419 email: [email protected]
Dear sir/madam: thanks for help. It is threaten to thousands subaru car drivers, like firestone tires threaten to thousands car drivers using firestone tires. I have a 93 4d legacy sedan, it have a problem since 1994 and become very bad since 7/2000, some time car uncontrollable to slowdown to 10 to 20 MPH and some time engine stopped, put me in very dangerous situation: my car uncontrollable stopped when other cars drive 65+ miles on free way or 45+ mils on local road. I think this a controller design problem, it should not slow down and stop engine without warning light first and should never stop engine. If you search internet with key word "+subaru +legacy +hesitation" you can see many complaints about the malfunctioned controller. I still think subaru have following obligations: 1. After so many complaints from subaru car owners about the malfunctioned controller, subaru should replace malfunctioned controller before the dangerous uncontrollable situation happen. 2. Subaru should replace malfunctioned controller free when a customer complain the problem. Now some dealers just deny the problem if they cannot duplicate the problem, but for some car the problem only happen on certain road and certain speed and difficult to duplicate. Some dealer also like to charge hours to check the problem and fix the problem. Zhongmin sun 18666 redmond way, rr2141 redmond, wa 98052 tel:4258369419 email: [email protected]
Dear sir/madam: thanks for help. It is threaten to thousands subaru car drivers, like firestone tires threaten to thousands car drivers using firestone tires. I have a 93 4d legacy sedan, it have a problem since 1994 and become very bad since 7/2000, some time car uncontrollable to slowdown to 10 to 20 MPH and some time engine stopped, put me in very dangerous situation: my car uncontrollable stopped when other cars drive 65+ miles on free way or 45+ miles on local road. I think this a controller design problem, it should not slow down and stop engine without warning light first and should never stop engine. If you search internet with key word "+subaru +legacy +hesitation" you can see many complaints about the malfunctioned controller. I still think subaru have following obligations: 1. After so many complaints from subaru car owners about the malfunctioned controller, subaru should replace malfunctioned controller before the dangerous uncontrollable situation happen. 2. Subaru should replace malfunctioned controller free when a customer complain the problem. Now some dealers just deny the problem if they cannot duplicate the problem, but for some car the problem only happen on certain road and certain speed and difficult to duplicate. Some dealer also like to charge hours to check the problem and fix the problem. Zhongmin sun 18666 redmond way, rr2141 redmond, wa 98052 tel:4258369419 email: [email protected]
Dear sir/madam: thanks for help. It is threaten to thousands subaru car drivers, like firestone tires threaten to thousands car drivers using firestone tires. I have a 93 4d legacy sedan, it have a problem since 1994 and become very bad since 7/2000, some time car uncontrollable to slowdown to 10 to 20 MPH and some time engine stopped, put me in very dangerous situation: my car uncontrollable stopped when other cars drive 65+ miles on free way or 45+ miles on local road. I think this a controller design problem, it should not slow down and stop engine without warning light first and should never stop engine. If you search internet with key word "+subaru +legacy +hesitation" you can see many complaints about the malfunctioned controller. I still think subaru have following obligations: 1. After so many complaints from subaru car owners about the malfunctioned controller, subaru should replace malfunctioned controller before the dangerous uncontrollable situation happen. 2. Subaru should replace malfunctioned controller free when a customer complain the problem. Now some dealers just deny the problem if they cannot duplicate the problem, but for some car the problem only happen on certain road and certain speed and difficult to duplicate. Some dealer also like to charge hours to check the problem and fix the problem. Zhongmin sun 18666 redmond way, rr2141 redmond, wa 98052 tel:4258369419 email: [email protected]
Dear sir/madam: thanks for help. It is threaten to thousands subaru car drivers, like firestone tires threaten to thousands car drivers using firestone tires. I have a 93 4d legacy sedan, it have a problem since 1994 and become very bad since 7/2000, some time car uncontrollable to slowdown to 10 to 20 MPH and some time engine stopped, put me in very dangerous situation: my car uncontrollable stopped when other cars drive 65+ miles on free way or 45+ miles on local road. I think this a controller design problem, it should not slow down and stop engine without warning light first and should never stop engine. If you search internet with key word "+subaru +legacy +hesitation" you can see many complaints about the malfunctioned controller. I still think subaru have following obligations: thanks zhongmin sun 18666 redmond way, rr2141 redmond, wa 98052 tel:4258369419 email: [email protected]
Dear sir/madam: thanks for help. It is threaten to thousands subaru car drivers, like firestone tires threaten to thousands car drivers using firestone tires. I have a 93 4d legacy sedan, it have a problem since 1994 and become very bad since 7/2000, some time car uncontrollable to slowdown to 10 to 20 MPH and some time engine stopped, put me in very dangerous situation: my car uncontrollable stopped when other cars drive 65+ miles on free way or 45+ miles on local road. I think this a controller design problem, it should not slow down and stop engine without warning light first and should never stop engine. I still think subaru have following obligations: 1. After so many complaints from subaru car owners about the malfunctioned controller, subaru should replace malfunctioned controller before the dangerous uncontrollable situation happen. If you search internet with key word "+subaru +legacy +hesitation" you can see many complaints about the malfunctioned controller. 2. Subaru should replace malfunctioned controller free when a customer complain the problem. Now some dealers just deny the problem if they cannot duplicate the problem, but for some car the problem only happen on certain road and certain speed and difficult to duplicate. Some dealer also like to charge hours to check the problem and fix the problem. 3. Subaru should develop some methods and tools to check the malfunctioned controller instead of asking car owner to risk life to test drive the car. 4. Subaru should educate the car owners how to handle the car when the malfunctioned controller making car uncontrollable. I hope subaru can help me: 1. Free replace the malfunctioned controller and free repair my car if any damages caused by the malfunction controller. 2. Or trade me another subaru car. 3. Or subaru buy back my car based on residue value.. Thanks, zhongmin sun, 18666 redmond way, rr2141, redmond, wa 98052 tel:4258369419, email: [email protected].
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Questions about the 1993 Subaru Legacy
Is the 1993 Subaru Legacy reliable?
Owners have filed 77 complaints about the 1993 Subaru Legacy, close to a typical Legacy model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1993 Subaru Legacy?
Engine and cooling, with 17 complaints. Next is seat belts (13).
How many recalls does the 1993 Subaru Legacy have?
1 recall, covering power train.
What year does the Subaru Legacy have bad engine?
The Subaru Legacy model years with the most engine complaints are 2010 (35 complaints), 2005 (33 complaints) and 1997 (32 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1993 Subaru Legacy get?
Official estimates for the 1993 Subaru Legacy range from 18 to 23 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.2L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 19-20 city and 26-28 highway.
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