Research · 28 model years
Subaru LegacyEvery model year, 1996–2025
Across the 28 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 181 recall campaigns and 2,563 owner complaints for the Subaru Legacy. The 2005 model year has the most complaints (184).
Subaru Legacy years compared
Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 5 of 5 | 28 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 5 of 5 | 28 | |
| 2023 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 5 of 5 | 28 | |
| 2022 | 2 | 34 | 4 | 5 of 5 | 29 | |
| 2021 | 3 | 31 | 0 | 5 of 5 | 29 | |
| 2020 | 6 | 121 | 1 | 5 of 5 | 29 | |
| 2019 | 3 | 123 | 2 | 5 of 5 | 26 | |
| 2018 | 3 | 117 | 7 | 5 of 5 | 26 | |
| 2017 | 2 | 119 | 10 | 5 of 5 | 26 | |
| 2016 | 3 | 147 | 9 | 5 of 5 | 26 | |
| 2015 | 3 | 160 | 15 | 5 of 5 | 26 | |
| 2014 | 10 | 53 | 4 | 5 of 5 | 24 | |
| 2013 | 12 | 66 | 6 | 5 of 5 | 24 | |
| 2012 | 16 | 90 | 7 | Not rated | 22 | |
| 2011 | 16 | 167 | 7 | 4 of 5 | 22 | |
| 2010 | 18 | 151 | 10 | Not rated | 22 | |
| 2009 | 13 | 65 | 3 | Not rated | 21 | |
| 2008 | 9 | 65 | 3 | Not rated | 21 | |
| 2007 | 9 | 33 | 1 | Not rated | 21 | |
| 2006 | 7 | 87 | 6 | Not rated | 21 | |
| 2005 | 9 | 184 | 11 | Not rated | 21 | |
| 2002 | 5 | 58 | 6 | Not rated | 21 | |
| 2001 | 8 | 80 | 12 | Not rated | 21 | |
| 2000 | 4 | 94 | 8 | Not rated | 21 | |
| 1999 | 3 | 97 | 18 | Not rated | 22 | |
| 1998 | 5 | 116 | 17 | Not rated | 23 | |
| 1997 | 6 | 143 | 18 | Not rated | 23 | |
| 1996 | 4 | 129 | 27 | Not rated | 22 |
- 20250 recalls · 6 complaints · 28 mpg
- 20240 recalls · 17 complaints · 28 mpg
- 20232 recalls · 10 complaints · 28 mpg
- 20222 recalls · 34 complaints · 29 mpg
- 20213 recalls · 31 complaints · 29 mpg
- 20206 recalls · 121 complaints · 29 mpg
- 20193 recalls · 123 complaints · 26 mpg
- 20183 recalls · 117 complaints · 26 mpg
- 20172 recalls · 119 complaints · 26 mpg
- 20163 recalls · 147 complaints · 26 mpg
- 20153 recalls · 160 complaints · 26 mpg
- 201410 recalls · 53 complaints · 24 mpg
- 201312 recalls · 66 complaints · 24 mpg
- 201216 recalls · 90 complaints · 22 mpg
- 201116 recalls · 167 complaints · 22 mpg
- 201018 recalls · 151 complaints · 22 mpg
- 200913 recalls · 65 complaints · 21 mpg
- 20089 recalls · 65 complaints · 21 mpg
- 20079 recalls · 33 complaints · 21 mpg
- 20067 recalls · 87 complaints · 21 mpg
- 20059 recalls · 184 complaints · 21 mpg
- 20025 recalls · 58 complaints · 21 mpg
- 20018 recalls · 80 complaints · 21 mpg
- 20004 recalls · 94 complaints · 21 mpg
- 19993 recalls · 97 complaints · 22 mpg
- 19985 recalls · 116 complaints · 23 mpg
- 19976 recalls · 143 complaints · 23 mpg
- 19964 recalls · 129 complaints · 22 mpg
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 9, 2026
NHTSA complaints per model year
Newer years have had less time on the road
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| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 129 |
| 1997 | 143 |
| 1998 | 116 |
| 1999 | 97 |
| 2000 | 94 |
| 2001 | 80 |
| 2002 | 58 |
| 2005 | 184 |
| 2006 | 87 |
| 2007 | 33 |
| 2008 | 65 |
| 2009 | 65 |
| 2010 | 151 |
| 2011 | 167 |
| 2012 | 90 |
| 2013 | 66 |
| 2014 | 53 |
| 2015 | 160 |
| 2016 | 147 |
| 2017 | 119 |
| 2018 | 117 |
| 2019 | 123 |
| 2020 | 121 |
| 2021 | 31 |
| 2022 | 34 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 17 |
| 2025 | 6 |
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 9, 2026