Worst 2018 Subaru Legacy Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Wipers & Visibility
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Subaru Legacy.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 34 | — | 1 | 20,359 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 24 | — | — | 25,935 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 10 | 3 | — | 29,210 mi | |
| Fuel System | 8 | 2 | — | 9,316 mi | |
| Brakes | 5 | 3 | — | 3,800 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 5 | — | — | 40,553 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Fuel Gauge | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Infotainment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2018 Subaru Legacy
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~475,806 vehicles.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Legacy, Outback, and BRZ vehicles. In the affected vehicles, a software issue may cause the audio display system to not initialize, resulting in the camera display remaining blank. If this occurs, the rearview image will not display while backing up the vehicle. As a result, the vehicles fail to comply with requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles. Due to a software error, the low fuel warning light may not illuminate at the intended remaining fuel level and the miles-to-empty display may incorrectly indicate a positive number despite the tank being empty.
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2018 Subaru Legacy — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2018 Subaru Legacy reliable?
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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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