1994 Subaru Legacy seat belts problems
26 complaints about seat belts have been filed for the 1994 Subaru Legacy, which is 39% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 26 39% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Consumer was traveling about 35MPH on a two lane highway and there was construction on the road. There was a sudden stop in front of the lane. Consumer's vehicle was third in a three car accident. She went to apply brakes, and automatic seat belt didn't hold . She hit steering wheel. Dealership was aware of problem. Also, airbags didn't deploy.
Dt: 1994 subaru legacy l all wheel drive, the motorized seat belt broke. The seat belt is connected to the door, and when closing the door the motorized seat belt will not run the track to be in the proper position for safety. This is on the shoulder portion of the seat belt. The consumer was told that the lap belt alone is not safe use. Have contacted the dealer and manufacturer, and they told the consumer there is no recall on the seat belt, and the motorized seat belt was only under warranty for 3 years.