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Major Problems with Subaru Legacy - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Subaru Legacy model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2005, for instance, is the worst year for the Legacy. Older Legacy vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Worst Subaru Legacy Problems

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2006 Subaru Legacy September 7, 2007 Victims: 4

While driving at about 30-40 mph, the driver felt a sudden accelaration that couldn't control and his car crashed against the sidewalk and rolledover. we requested the dealer to inspect the vehicle in order to determine if computers can display any failure, but they rejected to accept it.

AIR BAGS
2007 Subaru Legacy August 2, 2008 Victims: 3 Mileage: 11000 miles

On august 2nd, 2008, i was in an accident in 2007 subaru legacy, sw, as a result of car ?fishtailing? after emergency maneuver on a highway. none of the airbags deployed, even though i was traveling with speed of 60+ mph and car was declared total loss. subaru is very reluctant with following up on reasons why airbags have not deployed. *tr

AIR BAGS
2005 Subaru Legacy January 24, 2015 Victims: 2 Mileage: 178000 miles

Veh. was traveling at approx. 25mph up a low incline on slushy paved 2 lane surface. veh. broke traction spun sideways and travelled sideways into brush and striking a tree in the driver. side front fender (side impact). drivers head struck and broke drvrs. door window. drvr. sustained several facial lacerations requiring plastic surgery and resulting in probable scarring. front seat passenger sustained right leg injury resulting in severe bruising and swelling. both were treated in an emergency room and released. veh. is equipped with side curtain airbags which did not deploy. if deployed, ...

What is the most common problem with Subaru Legacy?

Overall the worst problem with Subaru Legacy relates to AIR BAGS problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Legacy years that are prone to issues with these components.

AIR BAGS 233 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 142 ENGINE 134 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 129 POWER TRAIN 124 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 100 VISIBILITY/WIPER 80 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 74 SERVICE BRAKES 73 STEERING 67 SUSPENSION 52 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 49 FRONTAL 47 TIRES 47 ENGINE 45 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 42 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 40 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 39 BODY 38 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 33 GASOLINE 32 WHEELS 26 SEATS 22 SEAT BELTS 19 TREAD/BELT 15 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 14 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 13 COOLING SYSTEM 12 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 11 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 11 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 10 SIDEWALL 10 STRUCTURE 9 FRONT 9 SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 9 MASTER CYLINDER 8 ANCHORAGE 8 WINDSHIELD 7 EXHAUST SYSTEM 7 HEADLIGHTS 7 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 7 FILLER PIPE AND CAP 7 EQUIPMENT 6 IGNITION 6 TURBO/SUPERCHARGER 6 VISIBILITY 5 ROTOR 5 REAR/OTHER 5 CRUISE CONTROL 5 COIL SPRINGS 5 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 4 PARKING BRAKE 4 CHILD SEAT 4 REAR 4 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 4 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 4 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 4 FRAME AND MEMBERS 4 TORQUE CONVERTER 4 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 4 AIR CONDITIONER 3 BUMPERS 3 DOOR 3 DELIVERY 3 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 3 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 3 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 3 FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 3 ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT 3 GLASS, SIDE/REAR 3 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 3 INTERIOR LIGHTING 3 ROOF AND PILLARS 3 LATCH 3 PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS 3 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 3 FRONT 2 WIRING 2 FUEL PUMP 2 DRIVELINE 2 COLUMN SHIFT 2 MECHANICAL 2 LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS 2 MODULE 2 CALIPER 2 RECLINER 2 SHOCK ABSORBER 2 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 2 PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH 2 HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE 2 AXLE ASSEMBLY 2 MOTOR 2 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 2 PUMP 2 PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) 2 HOOD 2 DIFFERENTIAL UNIT 2 SEAT HEATER/COOLER 2 RIM 2 TAIL LIGHTS 2 HEAD RESTRAINT 2 CARBURETOR SYSTEM 2 LINKAGES 2 WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES 2 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 2 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2 TURBO/SUPERCHARGER 2 SIDE/WINDOW 2 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 2 FUEL GAUGE 2 DISC 1 ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT 1 CONVENTIONAL 1 EMISSION CONTROL 1 CRANKCASE (PCV) 1 RETRACTOR 1 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 1 LATCH 1 STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 1 HEATER CORE 1 BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS 1 PADS 1 WEBBING 1 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 1 RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 1 COOLING UNIT AND LINES 1 MACPHERSON STRUT 1 SWITCH 1 CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT 1 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 1 LAMP 1 CABLES 1 RACK AND PINION 1 RACK 1 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 1 SWITCH 1 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 1 LINKAGES 1 ELECTRICAL 1 SHOCK ABSORBER 1 WHEEL BEARING 1 TURN SIGNAL 1 EXTERIOR 1 GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 STABILIZER BAR 1 STORAGE 1 COLUMN 1 FAN/MOTOR 1 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 1 TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) 1 BEAD 1 INDICATOR LIGHT 1 ROTOR 1 VALVE 1 MID/REAR ASSEMBLY 1 FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM 1 OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 1 UNDERBODY SHIELDS 1 NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) 1 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 1
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