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Subaru Legacy Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability Report

Q: What year Legacy has the most problems?

Based on NHTSA complaint and recall data, the 2015 Subaru Legacy had the highest number of reported issues among recent model years, with 0 complaints and 0 recalls.

Q: Is the Subaru Legacy reliable?

The Subaru Legacy has accumulated 0 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls across recent model years in NHTSA's database. The 2020 model year shows the fewest reported issues among recent years. A VIN-specific check will reveal the complete history of any individual vehicle.

Q: What are the most common Legacy problems?

Common problems for the Subaru Legacy include issues with the engine, transmission, and electrical systems based on owner complaints filed with NHTSA.

Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported injuries, and worst problem areas. Data sourced from federal safety databases and updated daily.

Total Recalls

Total Complaints

Reported Injuries

Reported Deaths

2015

Worst Year

2020

Best Year

Own a Subaru Legacy? Check your specific VIN for a full history report.

Subaru Legacy — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison

Year	Worst Component
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2015Worst	—	Full report →

Legacy Years to Avoid

No strongly problematic years identified in recent data.

Ranked by combined complaints, recalls, and reported injuries.

Best Legacy Years to Buy

2020 Legacy

0 complaints · 0 recalls

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2019 Legacy

0 complaints · 0 recalls

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2018 Legacy

0 complaints · 0 recalls

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Years with the fewest combined complaints and recalls in recent data.

Subaru Legacy Problems by Year

2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010

Select a year to see detailed complaints, recall notices, and safety incident data.

Frequently Asked Questions — Subaru Legacy Reliability

What year Legacy has the most problems?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2015 Subaru Legacy had the highest combined complaint and recall count among recent model years — 0 complaints and 0 safety recalls. See the full 2015 report for details on specific defects.

Is the Subaru Legacy reliable?

The Subaru Legacy has accumulated 0 owner-filed complaints and 0 safety recalls across recent model years in NHTSA's national database. The 2020 model year stands out as having the fewest reported issues in recent data. Reliability varies significantly by year and individual vehicle history — always run a VIN check before purchasing any used Legacy.

What are the most common Legacy problems?

Owner complaints for the Subaru Legacy commonly cite issues with the engine, transmission, electrical systems, and brakes. Check the year-specific pages above for a detailed breakdown.

How do I check if my Legacy has an open recall?

You can check for open recalls on any Subaru Legacy using the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with accident history, odometer records, and other key information. Recalls on this page are model-level — a VIN check will confirm whether your specific vehicle's recall was remedied.

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