Approximately one month ago I was driving on a local highway when I noticed that my hood was partially unlatched (held by safety). I exited the highway, closed the hood and made a service appointment. The dealer could not find anything wrong with the latch, but recommended replacement. Another service tech at the dealership relayed that he also had a hood latch failure on a 1995 Subaru Legacy wagon. Plan to replace hood mechanism.

- Fairport, NY, USA

I was driving home on I-90 at 65 miles per hour when the hood of my 1995 Legacy Subaru wagon flew up and broke the windshield and caused the rear view mirror to fly off into the car. The latch and the safety latch failed without warning. This happened last week and I have done nothing to repair the car.

- Westlake, OH, USA

Consumer was traveling about 55mph on the highway and without prior warning front hood flew off. Windshield and hood were smashed, and T roof had a dent on top hood. Hood had a double latch for security. Dealership was aware of problem.

- Hyde Park, NY, USA

While traveling 50 mph hood popped open and flew up over windshield. Severe body damage to vehicle, 1 occupant and no injuries. The incident caused major damage to hood, hinges and the enterior rear view mirror to detach and fall.

- Haymarket, VA, USA

Hood pops up to safety latch & vibrates. Multiple times in past 3 yrs. Reported to dealer = "no problem found".

- Eagle River, AK, USA

Engine hood unhooked while the owner was driving down the street, smashing the front glass.

- Houghtone Lake, MI, USA

Hood latch failed, causing hood accident.

- Mount Hore, WI, USA