Tire Related Problems of the 2001 Subaru Legacy

Table 1 shows three common tire related problems of the 2001 Subaru Legacy. The number one most common problem is related to the tire (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire sidewall (two problems).

Table 1. Tire related problems of Subaru Legacy

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tire problems
5
Tire Sidewall problems
2
Tire Blowout problems
1

Recently reported Tire problems of the 2001 Subaru Legacy

The Tire problem

Headed home from a vet appointment in mountain home. Was driving on the freeway at 80mph when the tire blew at the wendell exit. Checked the tire to find that the inside wall had failed and had a blowout. The tire was installed June 8th 2025 and had less than 1,000 miles on it.   Read details...

The Tire Sidewall problem

All four firestone, wilderness tires, size: p225/60r15, dot: bm19359-1 have rubber on sidewall that was peeling off. These tires have approximately 17,000 miles on them, and were original equipment on a 2001, Subaru, Legacy. Consumer was charged for the replacement tires.   Read details...

The Tire Blowout problem

P225/60r16, original equipment, 6000 miles, mounted on a 2001, Subaru, Legacy outback. After traveling at 30mph tire had a blowout on outerwall of tire. Contacted dealer, and dealer waas not willing to do anything.   Read details...


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