Major Problems with Subaru Legacy Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Best and Worst Years for Subaru Legacy

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Subaru Legacy.

Model Year	Complaints
2019 Legacy	13
2018 Legacy	26
2017 Legacy	22
2016 Legacy	54
2015 Legacy	100
2014 Legacy	38
2013 Legacy	50
2012 Legacy	65
2011 Legacy	126
2010 Legacy	120
2009 Legacy	47
2008 Legacy	49
2007 Legacy	26
2006 Legacy	84
2005 Legacy	168
2004 Legacy	43
2003 Legacy	53
2002 Legacy	50
2001 Legacy	73
2000 Legacy	93
1999 Legacy	94

Worst 3 Subaru Legacy complaints

2006 Subaru Legacy UNKNOWN OR OTHER Victims: 4

2007 Subaru Legacy AIR BAGS Victims: 3 Mileage: 11000 miles

2005 Subaru Legacy AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 178000 miles

Browse Subaru Legacy complaints by category

Problems with AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and ENGINE are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Subaru Legacy owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AIR BAGS on 11/18/13 at approximately 5:15 pm i was heading down a street to make a left to go home from...	233 ~ 33406 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM experienced stuck driver's window last summer in period of temperature fluctuations (extreme to moderate heat) reported/shown to dealership same issue...	142 ~ 64118 miles
ENGINE vehicle had a 2-5 seconds acceleration hesitation. taking off from a yield sign and going across a hwy the car...	134 ~ 91320 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL on 11/18/13 at approximately 5:15 pm i was heading down a street to make a left to go home from...	129 ~ 51685 miles
POWER TRAIN vehicle had a 2-5 seconds acceleration hesitation. taking off from a yield sign and going across a hwy the car...	124 ~ 93095 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER door locks either don't unlock or lock. they must be done manually. this caused a problem with a child in...	100 ~ 46607 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER spontaneous windshield crack developed. started in front of the steering wheel column goes up 3-4 inches turns and goes across...	80 ~ 35477 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM vehicle had a 2-5 seconds acceleration hesitation. taking off from a yield sign and going across a hwy the car...	74 ~ 85681 miles
SERVICE BRAKES electronic parking brakes- malfunction causing the electronic parking brakes to become stuck and will not disengage causing the vehicle to	73 ~ 78653 miles
STEERING the car dangerously wanders all over the road sometimes even into another lane and requires constant steering correction. the dealer	67 ~ 27438 miles
SUSPENSION takata recall auto accident front driver side crushed up to firewall and no airbags went off zero ! wife leg...	52 ~ 47862 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING head lights keep burning out on this vehicle both driver and passenger side (low beam) have been replaced 3 times	49 ~ 43964 miles
TIRES four new continental pure contact 215-50 r17 95v tires were installed in april 2016. the vehicle's original tires (not continental)...	47 ~ 21146 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS air bag sensor / switch for front passenger seat malfunctioning. tested and verified with both 125lb and 135lb adult female....	47 ~ 3584 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING dash trouble lights flashing constantly on and off check engine brake failure all wheel drive failure cruise control failure temperature...	45 ~ 30973 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN my 2010 subaru legacy 3.6r has a very noticeable delay when attempting to accelerate the vehicle after a rolling stop....	42 ~ 26785 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2013 subaru legacy. consumer writes in regards to vehicle acceleration problems. *smd the consumer stated the engine stalled quite frequently...	40 ~ 25832 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC at 14 000 miles experienced sudden significant loss of braking power and major vibrations in 2005 subaru legacy and was...	39 ~ 2615 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE on 11/18/13 at approximately 5:15 pm i was heading down a street to make a left to go home from...	38 ~ 40999 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2011 subaru legacy. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle lost...	33 ~ 72151 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING abrupt acceleration and hesitation. this is a widely known issue with 2005-2006 subaru legacy gt's. *jb...	32 ~ 7318 miles
WHEELS while driving on a rural paved road our car could not avoid a pothole due to oncoming traffic. the impact...	26 ~ 46670 miles
SEATS the mechanical adjustment for the upper seat back does not engage properly. it requires the driver to pull the seat-back...	22 ~ 22370 miles
SEAT BELTS i have a driver side seat belt lock that clicks all the time and creates a hazard when driving. the...	19 ~ 7194 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES oem tires on the 2005 subaru legacy gt are dangerous. just two months after purchasing our vehicle we were caught...	15 ~ 17678 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL the car intermittently loses power when accelerating from a stopped position. most often happens when i am turning left. subaru...	14 ~ 70897 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2010 subaru legacy. while in reverse and attempting to park the vehicle rolled down a hill...	13 ~ 32725 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING noticed the smell of coolant when exiting the car after driving. i investigated this and found a small coolant leak...	12 ~ 44318 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN driving a 2010 subaru legacy on a narrow street with a 90 degree turn. entering the turn the clutch pedal...	11 ~ 12209 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE smell of gasoline evident in car when driving smell was very strong on feb. 19 2006. the temp. outside was...	11 ~ 56429 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES four new continental pure contact 215-50 r17 95v tires were installed in april 2016. the vehicle's original tires (not continental)...	10 ~ 33476 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN while driving at a rate of speed between 15-35 mph and down-shifting the car shuts off! i lose power-steering and...	10 ~ 35609 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2014 subaru legacy. while driving 55 mph a loud pop noise was heard. the contact...	9 ~ 13529 miles
STRUCTURE while driving with all windows up & moonroof closed i can hear that wind/air is coming in from somewhere. while...	9 ~ 15838 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION severe steering wheel/front end shimmy about 60+ mph with normal driving. pretty much a constant oscillation at road speed. road...	9 ~ 7154 miles
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2009 subaru legacy. while driving 30 mph the contact attempted to brake and the brake...	8 ~ 49765 miles
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS consumer states the front passenger seat belt including the arm that is bolted to the floor disconnected from the floor....	8
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE tl* the contact owns a 2011 subaru legacy. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph the brakes engaged...	7 ~ 53329 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING we just purchased a new 2008 subaru outback. when we brought it home and took it for a ride we...	7 ~ 1809 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2007 subaru legacy. while driving 15 mph oil leaked on the exhaust and caused a small...	7 ~ 12357 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY the windshield has cracked a total of six different times when the vehicle is being driven. this could be dangerous	7 ~ 9500 miles
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM alternator failed. yh...	7 ~ 7696 miles
EQUIPMENT 2010 subaru legacy driver side floor mats keeps moving and could make it difficult to brake/accelerate. there are 2 "pegs"...	6 ~ 14288 miles
TURBO/SUPERCHARGER > GASOLINE > ENGINE early 2005 (build date in 2004) subaru legacy 2.5 gt turbo stutters hesitates or stumbles at middle rpms (2000-3000). occurs...	6 ~ 26794 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle would hesitate at 35mph or less. had taken vehicle to dealership 6 times for stalling. mechanic had replaced oxygen	6
VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2014 subaru legacy. the contact stated that the fabric used on the rear deck shelf...	5 ~ 34588 miles
COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > FRONT tl*the contact owns a 1999 subaru outback. while backing out of the driveway at approximately 5 mph the contact heard...	5 ~ 60800 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS own a 2005 subaru legacy. 32000 mi. and have had to have the rotors done 3 times. subaru refuses to...	5 ~ 5200 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds downhill with the cruise control activated the vehicle accelerated without warning. the...	5 ~ 3294 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS dt: consumer driving with child in rear seat. consumer slowed down to exit freeway and the middle seat back came...	5 ~ 1260 miles
PARKING BRAKE tl* the contact owns a 2014 subaru legacy. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 18v626000 (parking...	4 ~ 57000 miles
TORQUE CONVERTER > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2012 subaru legacy. while driving at slow speeds the vehicle vibrated abnormally and stalled. the...	4 ~ 118025 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY experienced stuck driver's window last summer in period of temperature fluctuations (extreme to moderate heat) reported/shown to dealership same issue...	4 ~ 61080 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2005 subaru legacy. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to be serviced under...	4 ~ 69283 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS the passenger-side air bag in our 2010 legacy is turning off intermittently and spontaneously while the car is in motion...	4 ~ 35698 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER complaint pertains to a 2006 subaru legacy 4dr sedan. in 2009 we experienced several instances of where the vehicle shut...	4 ~ 37125 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION i experienced what the subaru discussion board (http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/showthread.php?s=a9a8871ba327828f596fe591382d9906&threadid=11267&perpage=20&highlight=instability&pagenumber=1) is calling 'ghost walking'. i was driving home from upstate ny to...	4 ~ 23548 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM when car started after having stopped for 3 hours battery warning light and brake warning light illuminated. checked brakes/fluid and...	4 ~ 13467 miles
CHILD SEAT the design of the rear center seatbelt conflicts with the proper installation of many carseat designs. to date we have...	4 ~ 8750 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL when changing gears the throttle pedal drops to the floor. the engine would race up to 5000 rpms. this is	4 ~ 1800 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2007 subaru legacy. while driving various speeds a burnt rubber and plastic odor emitted the...	3 ~ 14667 miles
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE 2014 subaru legacy. consumer writes in regards to clamp that holds vehicle bumper replacement issues. *smd the consumer noticed several...	3 ~ 10000 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2012 subaru legacy. while driving various speeds the check engine cruise control brake and traction...	3 ~ 67240 miles
ROOF AND PILLARS > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2013 subaru legacy. the contact stated that rear roof of the vehicle collapsed. the vehicle	3 ~ 34333 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY the electronic display for the hvac controls and radio go off and come on intermittently for no reason. when the...	3 ~ 25333 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES tpms system on subaru 2010 legacy is triggered when tire pressure falls just below placard cold tire pressure. dealer (lithia...	3 ~ 2000 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING car has 78 000 miles. during reg oil change it was discovered hat my head gaskets are leaking oil. if...	3 ~ 43333 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING with approximately 2 000 miles on my brand new subaru legacy gt i was driving 80 miles to my home....	3 ~ 20448 miles
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES hood striker came loose from hood. hood came open while driving on freeway. crashing into windshield and causing an automobile	3 ~ 45548 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE fuel system issue. i have owned my vehicle for approximately 9 months. i bought it as a used car from...	3 ~ 24067 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE vehicle shudders stalls stumbles on acceleration. dt...	3 ~ 25000 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY the rear window has what appears to be a pattern of fog spots that cannot be removed which causes poor	3
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brakes failed resulting in accident no deployment of both passenger and driver side air bags during collision. nlm...	3
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT car has pulled to the right since purchase. purchased vehicle late sept. 1998. ac did not work very well but...	3
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE right rear seat belt buckle cracked. nlm...	3
ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT > WINDSHIELD > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM left turn signal fails intermittently....	3
FUEL GAUGE > INSTRUMENT PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ran out of gas on a flat highway when the indicator said there were 30 miles left. gague went from	2 ~ 6700 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT a 2010 subaru legacy [xxx] 67 381 mi on 02/03/16 was driven approximately 100 yards came to a stop. the...	2
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2011 subaru legacy. while driving approximately 35 mph the air bag warning light illuminated. in...	2 ~ 33700 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY when i enter or leave the 2011 legacy from the front driver's side seat and twist my right foot in...	2 ~ 21956 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN vehicle has vibration in steering wheel and clutch and brake pedal at all speeds. *tr...	2 ~ 65000 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dash trouble lights flashing constantly on and off check engine brake failure all wheel drive failure cruise control failure temperature...	2 ~ 55250 miles
HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE with no prior warning at approx 90km/h or 55 mph south bound on hwy-11 near orillia on canada. the hood...	2 ~ 53693 miles
HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS tl* the contact owns a 2010 subaru legacy. the head rest tilts to far down which causes pain to her...	2 ~ 250 miles
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS the heated seats in the subaru legacy gt limited have an element that "arcs" on to itself. mine had a...	2 ~ 21927 miles
WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES > FRONT > SEAT BELTS 2005 subaru legacy gt passenger seat belt sensor is not functioning correctly. the seat belt warning light and chime comes...	2 ~ 6000 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS the passenger seat belt sensor sensed that there was someone in the seat when there wasn't. the chime kept going...	2 ~ 70750 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE (1) fuel system ceased to operate while vehicle in motion. this was the second occurrence of this problem (supposedly servicing...	2 ~ 2650 miles
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY dt*: the contact stated while traveling the windshield wipers turned off after 5 hours of use. the wipers came back...	2 ~ 600 miles
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING i want to reinforce a safety problem already reported on your list. at night with the daytime running lights and...	2 ~ 19500 miles
RIM > WHEELS right front wheel broke. cast wheel. found tire and rim 30 feet ahead of vehicle after crash due to loss...	2 ~ 654 miles
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING dt*: the contact stated the odor of gasoline was noticed intermittently upon starting the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to...	2 ~ 27733 miles
TURBO/SUPERCHARGER > OTHER FUEL TYPES > ENGINE car studders or misses on acceleration at low rpm up to 3000 rpm...	2 ~ 16350 miles
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS excessive brake repairs. i have had to replace my brakes every 30 000 miles. i have never had a car...	2 ~ 15500 miles
CARBURETOR SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE inconsistantly but frequently my 2001 subaru legacy 2.5l wagon surges and/or hesitates. the result is that i have little reliability...	2 ~ 32000 miles
PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) > CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN i have a 2005 subaru legacy gt manual transmission sedan. thus far i have had several issues with the car....	2 ~ 2000 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN my subaru legacy 2002 was recalled for a transmission problem in 2003. this was repaired in feb 2003 by the...	2 ~ 146232 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER car at issue is a 2001 subaru legacy gt limited. on two occasions in the past month a strong raw...	2 ~ 27400 miles
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE consumer states rear liftgate closed down without warning. dealer notified.*ak...	2 ~ 19500 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY the windshield wiper bolts became loose. *jb...	2 ~ 10000 miles
SHOCK ABSORBER > REAR > SUSPENSION consumer heard "clunking" noise coming from rear of the vehicle while driving. dealer discovered that the shock leaked which caused	2
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL car was stationary. a/c was on. throttle pedal moved down of its own accord resulting in rear-ending the car in	2
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS consumer was involved in 30 mph front end collision with a building in which front passenger's side and driver side...	2
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer was on there way back from a triple traveling down a snake road. another vehicle pulled up beside him...	2
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION at approximately 90 000 miles i started to experience binding in slow speed turns. at times the car is difficult...	2
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS vehicle hit deer minimum damage to vehicle. but both airbags deployed. passenger's air bag broke passenger injured face. passenger had	2 ~ 30000 miles
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle would hesitate at 35mph or less. had taken vehicle to dealership 6 times for stalling. mechanic had replaced oxygen	2
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS i was test driving the car. i made a left turn on a gravel road. i expected the front wheels...	2
PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN while idling in park vehicle jumped into drive resulting in a collision. please provide further information.*ak...	2
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN when letting off or stepping on gas pedal vehicle will begin to jerk due to excessive play in front axle.	2
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT the radio/navigation screen went blank. the rear view camera navigation stereo. etc. no longer work. i took the car to...	1 ~ 6000 miles
INDICATOR LIGHT > PARKING BRAKE the electronic parking break does not work on my automatic when i park on an incline it just beep's and	1 ~ 70000 miles
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru legacy. the contact stated that the vehicle was purchased and unable to be...	1 ~ 1500 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2005 subaru legacy. the contact stated that the brake lines were structurally unsound and contained...	1 ~ 88948 miles
NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru legacy. the contact stated that her visibility was obstructed when the sun reflected...	1 ~ 600 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE rear subframe rusted and broken a part - dealer deemed car unsafe to drive. *tr...	1 ~ 144889 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION 2005 subaru legacy wagon. consumer states problem with passenger wheel bearing failure *tgw...	1
COLUMN > STEERING steering column and seat vibrates at speeds greater than 60 miles/hour. *tr...	1 ~ 25000 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES with no prior warning at approx 90km/h or 55 mph south bound on hwy-11 near orillia on canada. the hood...	1 ~ 107385 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC i got off the highway on a secondary road on my way home when after the second stop sign trying...	1 ~ 3420 miles
VALVE > TIRES tire valve stem failure. *tr...	1
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2006 subaru legacy. while the vehicle was stopped the contact noticed smoke coming from the hood...	1 ~ 36700 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > TAILGATE > BODY broke tailgate window. glass shop indicated dealer-only item. dealer indicated no replacement windows existed in the united states. dealer also...	1 ~ 58000 miles
MACPHERSON STRUT > FRONT > SUSPENSION front left strut broke and came close to puncturing the tire. could handle the car efficiently-went to local garage 1	1 ~ 87499 miles
LINKAGES > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY last saturday during a snow storm the driver's side windshield wiper arm on the 2005 subaru legacy with 11210 miles...	1 ~ 11210 miles
STABILIZER BAR > FRONT > SUSPENSION dt*: the contact stated while pulling into a gas station at 2mph the front suspension stabilizer bar broke without warning....	1 ~ 88700 miles
SHOCK ABSORBER > FRONT > SUSPENSION my husband noticed oil accumulating on the driveway. he looked and found the driver's front strut had leaked oil on...	1 ~ 3350 miles
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER dt: the caller says his gas gauge will show empty when it gets down to half a tank. he states...	1 ~ 79000 miles
FAN/MOTOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY heating always on in any vent mode operation of car unhealthy due to hot air always blowing out of vents	1
MID/REAR ASSEMBLY > SEATS dt: consumer driving with child in rear seat. consumer slowed down to exit freeway and the middle seat back came...	1 ~ 3000 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS excessive brake repairs. i have had to replace my brakes every 30 000 miles. i have never had a car...	1 ~ 31000 miles
OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL > OTHER > EQUIPMENT recently acquired a 1999 suburu legacy brighton in excellent condition. was informed by seller that the owner's manual was never...	1
ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT after experiencing a flat tire consumer changed the tire after placing the jack under the vehicle body it broke in	1 ~ 60000 miles
ROTOR > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR service was done at 60 000 kilometers and brake rotors had to be replaced which in my opinon was premature...	1 ~ 60000 miles
CABLES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL complaint regarding safety recall problem resulting in two accidents. mr sc *jb...	1
HEATER CORE > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY vehicle's head gasket blew out. *mr the vehicle overheated and the windshield did not defrost properly. the found that the	1 ~ 102790 miles
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE complained several times to dealer that car had no power poor gas mileage hesitation upon starting out motor fell apart...	1 ~ 66000 miles
CRANKCASE (PCV) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM i have a 1996 subaru legacy l with an intermittent engine miss with a p0304 (miss in cylinder 4) code....	1 ~ 75000 miles
COOLING UNIT AND LINES > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN transmission is leaking dripping fluid on exhaust system which is creating burning smell and at times some smoke. fire hazzard?...	1
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving 65mph warning indicator light on dashboard illuminated and windshield wipers came on. when vehicle was pulled over smoke...	1
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES consumer states that the driver side front door has defective locks the locks will intermittenly lock. contacted dealer and the	1
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING while driving at highway speeds steering wheel turned vehicle into a spin causing a collision. *ak...	1
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING while driving vehicle began to steer out of control resulting in a skid across three lanes into the median. before...	1
RACK > RACK AND PINION > STEERING vibration occurring whenever driving and running over bump or rough roa/ while making small turns. dealer notified and informed consumer	1
STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER fuel warning light has never worked according to manufacturer's specifications which is with 2.5 gallons remaining in the tank. typically...	1
LAMP > BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when car started after having stopped for 3 hours battery warning light and brake warning light illuminated. checked brakes/fluid and...	1
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the motorized shoulder harness retractor operates erratically frequently leaving the harness only partially retracted. we are concerned about safe operation...	1
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY the motorized shoulder harness retractor operates erratically frequently leaving the harness only partially retracted. we are concerned about safe operation...	1
RACK AND PINION > STEERING rack and pinion seals leak fluid....	1
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brake failure....	1
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS seat belt plastic buckle connector falls inside door frame. *sd...	1
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM failure of the ignition switch the key was turned off and the vehicle was still running. *ak...	1
CONVENTIONAL > PARKING BRAKE emergency brake button has broken off cannot use. tt...	1
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING computer sensor control unit failed....	1
WEBBING > FRONT > SEAT BELTS passenger's side seat belt is too short for the individuals that i drive around. i've called the dealer and subaru's...	1
CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN left cv joint malfunctioned. *ak...	1
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS right rear seat belt buckle cracked. nlm...	1
SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING brake light switch has a crack on one side and clip is broken on clip housing wire tie is holding	1
GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) > STEERING the front passenger side door seat belt came apart . please describe .*ak...	1
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN while traveling at 10 mph through the snow vehicle got stuck in the snow. vehicle was suppose to be equipped	1 ~ 75000 miles
BEAD > TIRES while driving the front driver side bead broke releasing all air from tire. cause of the bead breaking is unkwown.	1

FAQ

What year Subaru Legacy is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 21 years, Subaru Legacy models of 2019, 2017, 2018 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Subaru Legacy?

Subaru Legacy models of 2005 and 2011 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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- TACKLE A VARIETY OF PROJECTS: Complete automotive jobs and general mechanic fixes with this heavy-duty, 230-piece all-in-one mechanic tool set
- OPEN AND CLOSE THE DRAWERS WITH ONE HAND as you work with a spring-loaded locking...
DEWALT Mechanics Tool Set, 1/4" & 3/8" &...
- 72 tooth count ratchet providing a 5 degree arc swing for maneuverability in restricted areas
- Anti-slip driver handle provides maximum comfort
- Housed in a durable carrying case with metal latches
- Full-polish chrome for corrosion resistance
DEWALT Mechanics Tools Kit and Socket Se...
- Socket sets include 72 tooth count ratchets which allow for a 5 degree arc swing for maneuverability in restricted areas
- Ratchets include a low profile directional lever to help reduce catch points and for easy...
Amazon Basics Mechanic's Tool Set with C...
- Mechanic tool kit and socket set for tackling multiple sizes and types of fasteners, especially nuts and bolts
- Includes a 201-piece set that combines most popular sockets, wrenches, hex keys, and screwdriver bits
- Both metric...

Tool box

TUFFIOM 8-Drawer Rolling Tool Chest w/Lo...
- LARGE STORAGE CAPACITY: The rolling tool chest is designed with 8 drawers and 1 bottom cabinet for storing tools, small equipment or other objects. And the bottom cabinet features side hooks for hanging tools like...
beyond by BLACK+DECKER BLACK+DECKER BDST...
- Sturdy + Stackable: Durable Auto-Lock Latches Make Connecting These Stackable Units Quick And Easy
- Quick Access: The Quick-Release On The Locking Latch Allows You To Easily Separate Each Module When Stacked For Quick Access To...
BIG RED ANTBD133-XB Torin 20" Portable 3...
- Heavy duty tool box is made of thick steel, with powder coat red paint finish, beautiful and easy to clean
- Measures 20.5" L x 8.5" W x 12" H, and is equipped with 3 drawers...
DEKOPRO 228 Piece Socket Wrench Auto Rep...
- HIGH QUALITY&STANDARDS:Forged from high-quality steel and finished in high-polish chrome,strength, durability, anti-corrosion protection.All the tools meet or exceed ANSI critical standards
- COMPLETE VARIETIES:Contains tools needed for most small repairs and basic DIY projects around the...
Torin 17-Inch Plastic Tool Box,3-Tiers M...
- Tough metal latches are solid and easy to open and close, with long use life
- Foldable three-tier tray provides you with more storage space and you can separate metric and imperial tools to take them...
CARTMAN 148 Piece Automotive and Househo...
- Comprehensive Tool Set: The Cartman 148-Piece Tool Kit includes all the crucial tools needed for everyday home repairs and maintenance, from cutting to tightening, measuring to hammering.
- Durable and Corrosion-Resistant: All tools in the kit...