2000 Subaru Legacy service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.
Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you diagnose issues correctly, follow proven repair steps, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to track faults faster.
What’s included
- Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
- Specifications and reference data (where provided)
- Electrical diagnostics with wiring diagrams
- Coverage across major systems: engine, transmission/driveline, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more
Trims covered
- L Sedan 4-Door
- GT Limited Sedan 4-Door
- L Wagon 4-Door
- GT Sedan 4-Door
- GT Wagon 4-Door
- Brighton Sedan 4-Door
Engines covered
- 2.5L 2458CC H4 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
Index / Table of contents
- Body
- Brakes
- Chassis Electrical
- Driveline
- Engine Cooling
- Engine Electrical
- Engine Mechanical
- Engine Performance & Emission Controls
- Fuel System
- General Information & Identification
- Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
- Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
- Steering
- Suspension
- Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
- Wiring Diagrams
Airtex Products LP (Airtex) is recalling certain model E8598M, E8518M, E8600M, E8596M, and E8597M fuel pumps manufactured July 26, 2013, and July 29, 2013 and used as aftermarket replacements on Subar
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Airtex will notify owners, and will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Recall is expected to be
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LEFT-SIDE STEERING KNUCKLE ARM WAS INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED.
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE ON THE LEFT SIDE TIE-ROD END CASTLE NUT AND INSTALL A NEW COTTER PIN
THIS RECALL APPLIES TO CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS,
IF SUCH BREAKAGE OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED, CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE AFFECTE
DEALERS WILL CLEAN AND RUST-PROOF THE REAR SUSPENSION SUBFRAME. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 14, 2
This annocement is to inform dealers to the Gen 3.1 Head Unit OTA will be available via Wi-Fi. The update will take place in multiple batches with the first beginneing November 15th and the last being Decemeber 3rd. This update is for appro
This bulletin details an important regulation issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) which impacts the way some vehicles with accessories are sold. This regulation applies to any automobile retailer installing
This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
This Service Information Bulletin announces the preferred practices to be used when handling vehicles equipped with Gen2 Telematics which are enrolled in the Subaru STARLINK Security Plus Service featuring Stolen Vehicle Recovery Plus with
This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
This Service Information Bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be followed when diagnosing engine oil leakage on FA and FB type engines.
This Service Information bulletin is being released as guidance for proper testing and charging of vehicle batteries.
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
Showing the 8 most recent of 84 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
CAR SLID ON BLACK ICE OFF THE ROAD, DOWN A VERY STEEP EMBANKMENT, INTO THE SIDE OF A BUILDING, AND TOTALED THE FRONT END OF THE CAR. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE BEGAN TO STEER OUT OF CONTROL, RESULTING IN A SKID ACROSS THREE LANES INTO THE MEDIAN. BEFORE COMING TO A STOP, IT FLIPPED OFF AN OPENING IN THE MRDIAN WHERE A ROAD RAN UNDERNEA
NEW TRANSMISSION WAS PUT IN AT AROUND 40K MILES. NOW THE CAR IS AT 85K MILES. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AND GAVE MY CAR A LITTLE GAS. THE CAR REVED AND ACCELERATED FOR NO REASON, BUT I LOOKED A
CAR WAS STATIONARY. A/C WAS ON. THROTTLE PEDAL MOVED DOWN OF ITS OWN ACCORD RESULTING IN REAR-ENDING THE CAR IN FRONT AT BELOW 5MPH. LIKELY PROBLEM WITH A/C TO THROTTLE LINKAGE.*AK
ONCE VEHICLE WAS TURNED AND CONSUMER PUT VEHICLE IN DRIVE, VEHICLE ACCELERATED, EVEN THOUGH CONSUMER HAD HIS FOOT ON BRAKE PEDAL. *AK AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO EXAMINED THE VEHICLE STATED THAT
Showing the 5 most serious of 119 complaints filed with NHTSA.
