Is the 2003 SUBARU Legacy safe to drive?

The 2003 SUBARU Legacy has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION recall for the 2003 SUBARU Legacy? (Campaign #02V282000)

The transmission parking rod is a critical part that helps hold your vehicle in park. In some cases, it might not engage properly due to a manufacturing issue. If the parking rod fails, your vehicle could roll away without warning, putting you at risk of a crash. Your Subaru dealer will replace the faulty transmission parking rod assembly at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice, and if you have any issues, call Subaru at 1-800-782-2783.

NHTSA Campaign 02V282000 Recall Details

Component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

What Happened

The transmission parking rod is a critical part that helps hold your vehicle in park. In some cases, it might not engage properly due to a manufacturing issue.

Risk if Unfixed

If the parking rod fails, your vehicle could roll away without warning, putting you at risk of a crash.

Free Fix

Your Subaru dealer will replace the faulty transmission parking rod assembly at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice, and if you have any issues, call Subaru at 1-800-782-2783.

Campaign 02V282000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Affected Vehicles