Major Problems with 2011 Subaru Legacy Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2011 Subaru Legacy

2011 Subaru Legacy AIR BAGS Victims: 1 Mileage: 24350 miles

2011 Subaru Legacy AIR BAGS Victims: 1 Mileage: 70000 miles

2011 Subaru Legacy UNKNOWN OR OTHER Mileage: 1500 miles

Browse 2011 Subaru Legacy complaints by category

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

Problem Category	Number of Problems
POWER TRAIN engine speed surges occasionally ( 4 episodes in 6 months) when moving very slowly (parking) and wheel is being turned.	30 ~ 153107 miles
AIR BAGS front passenger airbag sensor does not detect when a 150 pound 5 foot 1 adult is sitting in front passenger	22 ~ 22570 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2011 subaru legacy. the contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph in snowy conditions she...	16 ~ 63183 miles
ENGINE vehicle was stopped at a red light. upon light acceleration check engine light came on (and stayed on) parking brake...	15 ~ 197889 miles
SERVICE BRAKES tl* the contact owns a 2011 subaru legacy. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph the brakes engaged...	15 ~ 83437 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING headlight low beams very short viewing distance. can't see road far enough ahead to stop for debris. *tr...	15 ~ 28767 miles
STEERING 2011 subaru legacy 2.5i cvt premium model : at highway cruising speeds of 60+ mph the vehicle feels "wobbly". the...	13 ~ 17446 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER at highway cruising speeds of 60-75mph there is a vibration/shake that is felt through the steering wheel. when traveling long...	10 ~ 164930 miles
SUSPENSION 2011 subaru legacy 2.5i cvt premium model : at highway cruising speeds of 60+ mph the vehicle feels "wobbly". the...	10 ~ 9485 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2011 subaru legacy. the contact stated the vehicle was in park when it accelerated in...	5 ~ 29500 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i started vehicle in driveway as usual. put vehicle in reverse slowly letting foot off brake engine began to sputter...	5 ~ 4220 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM the gas cap seal is not working as it should. it only last two years with 40k miles. the vehicle...	3 ~ 77333 miles
WHEELS while driving on a rural paved road our car could not avoid a pothole due to oncoming traffic. the impact...	3 ~ 38533 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER tl* the contact owns a 2011 subaru legacy. while in park the wipers were activated but failed to function. the...	2 ~ 118289 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE driving through the salty state of ut. my rear windows on my subaru legacy have salt building up on the...	2 ~ 18475 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION severe steering wheel/front end shimmy about 60+ mph with normal driving. pretty much a constant oscillation at road speed. road...	2 ~ 925 miles
TORQUE CONVERTER > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2011 subaru legacy. while driving the vehicle the contact had to apply the brakes quickly...	1 ~ 140000 miles
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...	1 ~ 50000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2011 subaru legacy. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle lost...	1
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...	1 ~ 23500 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...	1 ~ 31500 miles
SEATS passenger air bag sensor indicator light will intermittently show indicator as off with occupant in passenger seat (weight approx. 110...	1 ~ 28193 miles
TIRES while driving on a rural paved road our car could not avoid a pothole due to oncoming traffic. the impact...	1 ~ 11400 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN vehicle has vibration in steering wheel and clutch and brake pedal at all speeds. *tr...	1
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...	1 ~ 1500 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...	1 ~ 1500 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL while driving on the highway at 60+ mph the vehicle exhibits a severe "sway" or pull from side to side....	1 ~ 1000 miles

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