Worst 2016 Subaru Legacy Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VISIBILITY/WIPER
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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 SYSTEM | 47 | — | — | 53,609 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 39 | — | — | 31,863 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 17 | — | — | 43,679 mi | |
| STEERING | 16 | 1 | — | 30,017 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 12 | 1 | — | 20,106 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 9 | 2 | — | 39,006 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 8 | 2 | — | 37,342 mi | |
| ENGINE | 7 | — | — | 92,775 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 6 | 1 | — | 38,368 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 65,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 3 | — | — | 46,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 1 | — | 29,500 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 2 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | 1 | — | 9,006 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | 1 | — | 59,500 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | 2,520 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | 450 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | 1 | — | 36,000 mi | |
| CHILD SEAT | 1 | 1 | — | 35,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:SEALS/GASKETS | 1 | — | — | 54,514 mi | |
| 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 | — | — | 35,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 | — | — | 44,000 mi |
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Recalls for 2016 Subaru Legacy
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~61,107 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 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.
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.
Other Subaru Legacy Years
Wider context: See the full Subaru Legacy reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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