How many recalls does the 1987 Subaru Legacy have?

The 1987 Subaru Legacy has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1987 Subaru Legacy has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1987 Subaru Legacy?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

1987 Subaru Legacy Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1987 Subaru Legacy. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Water pump blew out, causing radiator to leak fluid. *ak”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM · reported 1995-07-07

Defect investigations

Investigation PE94051 Opened 1994-06-29 · closed 1994-10-31

HOOD LATCH FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1987 Subaru Legacy as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.