1995 Subaru Legacy electrical problems

20 complaints (11% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 20
of this car's complaints: 11%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Horn
6
Alternator/generator/regulator
6
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
2
Wiring
2
Ignition: module
2
Wiring: front underhood
1
Ignition
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

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150k-175k

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200k+

Subaru Legacy electrical problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Related investigations

Electrical systemOpened November 1, 1999, closed May 31, 2000

Odi has received 5,820 complaints concerning a variety of electrical system failures that result in the vehicle stalling.our complaint analysis indicates that the majority of these compaints are caused by alternator failure.in some instances, the vehicle is completely dead and will not restart.based on our investigation and the manufacturer's respomse, odi is closing this investigation because the manufacturer has agreed to perform the owner nortification program cited above, including quarterly notifications to odi.this program allows owners to get their alternator replaced for free.further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that no safety-related defect exists.odi will continue to monitor this matter closely, and the agency reserves the right to take further action on these models if warranted by the circumstances.

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What 1995 Subaru Legacy owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 10, 2004 · Electrical, Lights · 22,000 miles · UT

Consumer stated alternator failed. As a result, tail lights became inoperable.

Filed May 14, 2003 · Electrical · CA

Electrical connector that holds the head light into socket has shorted out 4 times. This actually melts and smells like a electrical fire. We've had to replace both head light connector's 2 times. This is a 1995 subaru legacy. The dealer in angles camp,ca has told us he has seen this problem many times for the model and year of our car.

Filed Feb 28, 2001 · Electrical, Engine · CA

Motor oil was leaking from the engine causing the vehicle to smoke under the hood, the dealer replaced engine plugs. Nlm

Filed Jan 27, 2000 · Brakes, Electrical · NY

Electrical system continually experiencing failures of various components (starter,(2)battery,alternator,(2)radio,knock sensor,crankshaft sensor and fuel sending units on 2 occasions). Possible short within the system causing continual failures. Yh

Filed Oct 1, 1999 · Electrical · MD

Poor design of horn buttons are difficult to locate even when steering wheel is in neutral position and impossible to locate when going around curves without taking eyes off the road. Nlm

Filed Sep 28, 1999 · Electrical · VT

Voltage regulator in alternator failed, allowing high voltage surge through electrical system. Fusible link burned out, resulting in loss of all electrical power while driving. In addition, when fusible link burned, it partially melted underside of plastic fuse cover in engine compartment. Dealer service department stated that other electrical problems should be expected as a result of the high voltage surge.

Filed Jul 2, 1999 · Electrical · MD

Poor design of horn is making it diffcult to locate horn in case of an emergency situation. Horn has 2 thumb size buttons on each side of sterring wheel only.

Filed Jan 6, 1999 · Electrical · MD

The horn consists of two thumb-sized buttons near the perimeter of the steering wheel, at about the 3 and 9 o'clock positions. These buttons are hard to find, particularly when the steering wheel is being turned. This is a dangerous, flawed design. The horn is not easy to locate automatically, and you do not want to take your eyes off the road to find it, especially when in a situation that requires its use.

Filed Apr 7, 1998 · Electrical · NH

Alternator recalled and repaired but failed again causing the vehicle to loose power.

Filed Mar 25, 1998 · Electrical · CT

Alternator recalled, however no parts available to complete recall work.

Questions about the 1995 Subaru Legacy electrical

Does the 1995 Subaru Legacy have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 20 complaints about the electrical of the 1995 Subaru Legacy, 11% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1995 Subaru Legacy electrical problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Subaru Legacy electrical?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Subaru Legacy have the most electrical problems?

The Subaru Legacy model years with the most electrical complaints are 2016 (51 complaints), 2018 (40 complaints) and 2015 (37 complaints).