Component Record

Subaru Legacy 1997 Lighting Problems

4 distinct owners reported a lighting problem on the 1997 Subaru Legacy - 3% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage4 complaints

4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

97V210000Reported November 13, 1997 - 19,730 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on November 13, 1997. The campaign covers an estimated 19,730 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine34 Brakes31 Electrical System18 Power Train17 Air Bags10 Vehicle Speed Control9

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.