Subaru Legacy reliability
The Subaru Legacy fails its MOT about as often as most cars over 10 years old: 37.5% of 5,314 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.
13 DVSA recalls for the Subaru Legacy
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
A driving range indicator in the multi information display has a program error
Driver multi-function display inaccurate remaining fuel mileage range.
Fix: Affected vehicles will have a software enhancement.
Recalled models: LEGACY · 422 vehicles
The load may exceed the valve spring's fatigue strength and the spring may fracture
Engine valve springs may fracture.
Fix: Replace all engine valve springs.
Recalled models: LEGACY · 812 vehicles
Electronic parking brake capacitor on inner circuit board and magnet ring of the sensor may fracture
Electronic park brake capacitor may fracture and fail.
Fix: Replace the park brake actuator on affected vehicles.
Recalled models: LEGACY · 4,199 vehicles
Mis connection of the fuel pump connector
Fuel pump wiring poor connection.
Fix: Replace fuel pump harness and inspect pump flange or damage. Replace if required.
Recalled models: LEGACY · 6,649 vehicles
Obstruction in cowl area may force wipers to park out of position and overheat
If wipers become obstructed motor may over heat with risk of fire
Fix: Replace wiper motor bottom cover on affected vehicles
Recalled models: LEGACY · 3,906 vehicles
Front passenger airbag inflator may rupture in a deployment event
Potential injury if Airbag deployed
Fix: On Affected vehicles replace Airbag inflator unit
Recalled models: LEGACY · 7,589 vehicles
Front passenger airbag inflator may fail
Front passenger air bag inflator may fail.
Fix: On affected vehicles replace airbag inflator unit.
Recalled models: LEGACY · 13,200 vehicles
Engine may stall
The crack on air intake ducts could cause the engine rough idle lower the power and the engine stall. Engine may stall whilst driving. Possible safety hazard whilst driving in traffic
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check date on air intake duct. Depending on finds the air intake ducts may have to be replaced.
Recalled models: LEGACY · 255 vehicles
Brake fluid may leak
It is possible that corrosion can form on unprotected hidden brake pipes. This could result in the failure of the pipes and loss of brake fluid which can affect the brake system and ultimately cause reduced braking efficiency.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to inspect and if required replace the subject brake pipes.
Recalled models: LEGACY · 21,343 vehicles
Brakes may fail
It is possible that the metallic brake pipes that connect to the four way connector may be affected by corrosion in the Salt Belt Areas. If left unattended this could result in the pipes being subject to excessive corrosion which may cause a fluid leak. In extreme cases this may result in a reduction in braking efficiency.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to inspect and either provide additional protection or replace the brake pipes.
Recalled models: LEGACY · 12,379 vehicles
Cvt gearbox oil may leak and loss of drive may occur
A gearbox oil cooler hose may split causing loss of drive and oil to leak onto the road surface with the ensuing danger to other road users.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit a modified oil cooler hose.
Recalled models: LEGACY · 404 vehicles
Rear brake caliper union bolt may leak
The rear brake caliper union bolt contacts the rear stabiliser which may cause the union to leak with the consequence that brake performance may be reduced.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will be fitted with a stabiliser clamp which will restrict movement.
Recalled models: LEGACY · 2,065 vehicles
Rear door may not close correctly
The rear door outer handle may suffer from improper operation. This could result in the door failing to close properly.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the subject door inspected and if necessary the handle will be replaced
Recalled models: LEGACY · 4,319 vehicles
Checking a Subaru Legacy before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.