1995 Subaru Legacy brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 34 complaints for the 1995 Subaru Legacy, 15% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 34 15% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 fires.
What owners wrote
When brakes are applied/tapped they suddenly tighten and get hot as time progresses. This makes it difficult to continue operating the vehicle. This failure resulted in a fire due to master brake cylinder failure. Brake pads and calipers were replaced, but the failure recurred.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 subaru legacy. The contact stated that the brake pedal froze and was resistant to engagement. The failure caused the contact to crash into the rear of another vehicle. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy upon impact. The vehicle was towed to the contact place of residence and was not inspected for the failure or repaired. The failure and current mileage was 174,278.
Other problems reported for the 1995 Subaru Legacy
- Air bags 50 complaints
- Electrical system 22 complaints
- Fuel system 19 complaints
- Engine 18 complaints
- Suspension 16 complaints