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Subaru Legacy

2020 only

143 classified complaints 6 recalls

27,240 sold in the US for 2020.

44 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2020 Subaru Legacy have 143 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 6 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Water leaks and seals, typically surfacing around 6,089 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2020 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 individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2020 only

Water leaks and seals · Body and interior 56 complaints · 21/10k sold

Median onset: 6,089 miles.

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

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 36 complaints · 13/10k sold

Median onset: 3,500 miles.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 17 complaints · 6.2/10k sold

Median onset: 14,628 miles. 5.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

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

Battery, alternator and charging · Electrical 10 complaints · 3.7/10k sold

Median onset: 1,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $250–$1,030 nationally.

Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan · Engine 4 complaints · 1.5/10k sold

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 3 complaints · 1.1/10k sold

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration · Electrical 3 complaints · 1.1/10k sold

Median onset: 4,300 miles.

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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 2 complaints · 0.7/10k sold

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

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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How does 2020 compare with other Legacy years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2020 model year. See the full Subaru Legacy report for every year and full specs/safety data.