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Subaru Legacy

2011–2015 only

727 classified complaints 25 recalls

248,423 sold in the US for 2011–2015.

29 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2011–2015 Subaru Legacy models have 727 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 25 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 34,630 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2011–2015 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Subaru Legacy report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2011–2015 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 89 complaints · 3.6/10k sold

Median onset: 34,630 miles. 21.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 75 complaints · 3.0/10k sold

Median onset: 61,100 miles. 6.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Torque converter and shudder · Transmission 69 complaints · 2.8/10k sold

Median onset: 115,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $730–$2,200 nationally.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 58 complaints · 2.3/10k sold

Median onset: 41,600 miles. 1.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 56 complaints · 2.3/10k sold

Median onset: 94,250 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 54 complaints · 2.2/10k sold

Median onset: 8,500 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 49 complaints · 2.0/10k sold

Median onset: 62,000 miles. 2.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Water leaks and seals · Body and interior 30 complaints · 1.2/10k sold

Median onset: 14,170 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2011–2015 model years. See the full Subaru Legacy report for every year and full specs/safety data.