Worst 2016 Subaru Legacy Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Wipers & Visibility
Steering Defects
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Subaru Legacy.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 47 | — | — | 53,609 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 17 | — | — | 43,679 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 16 | 1 | — | 30,017 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 12 | 1 | — | 20,106 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 9 | 2 | — | 39,006 mi | |
| Brakes | 8 | 2 | — | 37,342 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 7 | — | — | 92,775 mi | |
| Body Structure | 6 | 1 | — | 38,368 mi | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication:Seals/Gaskets | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2016 Subaru Legacy
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~54,963 vehicles.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to May 6, 2016. The steering column on the affected vehicles may have been improperly machined, and as a result, turning the steering wheel may have no effect on the direction of the wheels.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016 Legacy vehicles manufactured October 24, 2015, to November 16, 2015, and Outback vehicles manufactured October 24, 2015, to November 17, 2015. Due to the improper tightening of the securing nuts, the drive shaft may separate from the rear differential.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015 and 2016 model year Subaru Legacy 4-Door and Outback vehicles manufactured July 3, 2015, to July 27, 2015. Transmission oil may leak from a deformed seal cap on the propeller shaft yoke.
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2016 Subaru Legacy — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2016 Subaru Legacy reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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