1992 Subaru Legacy seat belts problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 1992 Subaru Legacy — 40% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1) traveling on I-10 west approaching wilcox, az. Passed up diesel, diesel crossed into lane (possibly due to heavy crosswinds prominent in area), lost control of car and rolled twice off the highway. 2) roof caved in on drivers side, causing a compressing fracture to drivers neck. Driver now…”
filed May 24, 2005
“Driver's side motor belt failed to operate, leaving driver without any restraint while driving. Dealer/manufacturer were not contacted at this time. *ak”
filed Mar 29, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seat Belts problems in other Legacy years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Legacy | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 Legacy | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Legacy | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 Legacy | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 Legacy | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 Legacy | 3 | 5% |
| 2010 Legacy | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 Legacy | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 Legacy | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 Legacy | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 Legacy | 6 | 3% |
| 2004 Legacy | 1 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1992 Subaru Legacy
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.