Skip to content
Trimslate
SavedHelp

1990 Subaru

Legacy Wagon 4WD

Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.2 L

Subaru Legacy: best and worst years
1990 Subaru Legacy Wagon 4WD (photo 1 of 4)

Photo may show a different model year; you're viewing the 1990.

PhotoAlexander-93CC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES20%
  • STRUCTURE20%
  • POWER TRAIN15%
  • SEAT BELTS15%
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL5%
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE4%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 93 total.

Subaru Legacy: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.