Worst 2017 Subaru Legacy Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Wipers & Visibility
Electrical Faults
Steering Defects
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Subaru Legacy.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wipers & Visibility | 33 | — | — | 43,469 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 28 | — | 1 | 41,021 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 9 | 1 | — | 22,200 mi | |
| Airbags | 7 | 6 | — | 33,500 mi | |
| Body Structure | 6 | — | — | 25,544 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | — | — | 45,600 mi | |
| Brakes | 5 | 1 | — | 16,504 mi | |
| Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tires:Bead | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2017 Subaru Legacy
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~48,873 vehicles.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured September 21, 2016, to September 23, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the knee guard bracket may not be properly attached to the steering beam assembly.
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.
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2017 Subaru Legacy — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Subaru Legacy reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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