2010 Subaru Legacy Problems and Repair Histories
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2010 Subaru Legacys for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2010 Subaru Legacy problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Subaru Legacy Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2010 | Subaru Legacy | 128 Legacys, 9.5 months of data per Legacy, average 33600 miles Redesigned for this model year.20 |
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2010 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 148hp 2.0L H4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
| Subaru Legacy in Belgium | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 39680 | 0 | Clonking noise from RH brake caliper, when going over bumps. Could only be solved by replacing complete caliper (pads and clips not changed) |
| Dec | 2012 | 52700 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
| Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 19000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 20000 | 0 | Volume control on steering wheel works sporadically. Dealer said they couldn't replicate problem, so they couldn't fix what they determined wasn't broken. |
| Nov | 2011 | 23500 | 0 | Lumbar support driver's seat non-functioning. Dealer replaced a hog ring that attaches the lumbar tensioning cable. |
| Jan | 2012 | 26700 | 0 | steering-wheel volume control was inoperable. Tech said a wire in the wheel was pinched. He fixed it. |
| Mar | 2013 | 44000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Legacy in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 2700 | 0 | Broken left speaker grille on dash. This was present at delivery. Replaced under warranty during first oil change. |
| May | 2011 | 12000 | 0 | stainless window trim was pitted at delivery. issue kept getting worse, and paint on drivers door began to chip. paint was repaired and trim was replaced. |
| Jan | 2012 | 24000 | 0 | Steering wheel controls for Bluetooth and radio inoperable. 3rd trip to dealer for issue, finally replicated. Parts ordered, car will return to dealer when parts arrive. Car would shake under braking. Into dealer 3 times, finally able to replicate. Rotors turned. Problem seems resolved... for now. |
| Feb | 2012 | 26000 | 0 | Replaced steering wheel controls. |
| Jul | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 15000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 24000 | 0 | Steering wheel audio/cruise controls failed. Replaced wiring harness under warranty. |
| Apr | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 33000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 34300 | 0 | shimmy at highway speeds |
| Sep | 2012 | 42000 | 500 | throwout bearing replaced. "dirty" as a result of normal clutch wear- no abnormal clutch wear and no other component replaced. 50 percent paid as goodwill by subaru of america. |
| Mar | 2013 | 45000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Legacy in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 21000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 32700 | 0 | Sunroof was not sitting correctly in tracks preventing glass from creating seal with roof (highway wind noise was unbelievably loud). Dealer replaced entire sunroof unit under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 40000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 1000 | 0 | Re-Balance 4 tires, significant shake since new at highway speeds. |
| Dec | 2010 | 11000 | 0 | Front suspension issue - car was returned and repurchased by Subaru. Shimmy at speed could not be fixed after several attempts, dealer/SOA attempts. |
| Subaru Legacy in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 14000 | 0 | There is a rubbing sound coming from under the left timing belt cover. It increases with rpm and disappears after car if warm to some degree. Appears that the timing belt is coming in contact with the cover. More investigation by dealer. |
| Mar | 2013 | 22000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Legacy in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 27000 | 0 | Passenger seat belt bottom fastener very squeaky, dealer ordered replacement, replaced. |
| Mar | 2012 | 32000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Legacy in Vermont, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 20000 | 0 | Lumbar support in drivers seat detached from seat frame. New unit ordered and installed and attachment to frame strengthened. Per LGT forum, this is a fairly common problem. |
| Mar | 2013 | 88000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Subaru Legacy in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 32000 | 0 | The plastic engine cover broke at attachment point when I removed the cover for routine maintenance. Weak design improved with the new one. Happened once before, and paid out of pocket that time thinking it was my fault. Lift handle broke on removable trunk floor cover. Installed new engine cover. Installed new trunk floor cover. |
| Mar | 2013 | 35000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Legacy in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 34700 | 0 | The low engine oil light came on, so I took it to the dealer who stated that reset the sensors that monitor the levels, as the levels were perfectly accurate |
| Jan | 2013 | 35340 | 0 | The passenger seat squeaks when taking turns or going over bumps. The dealer lubed the seat |
| Subaru Legacy in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 2500 | 0 | Car hesitated when cruising at very low speeds. Lost power when accelerating into traffic or pulling out into traffic. Hesitation upon acceleration. Stalling when stopped, shutter when RPM when below 500 and then car would stall. Cars stalling out at stoplights increased in frequency. Original dealer where car was purchased not interested in helping me with problem. They stated I have to wait till there is a Trottle body recall from Subaru. This car will kill me. |
| Dec | 2010 | 4000 | 288 | Car continued to stall on highway and at lights after repeated complaints and loss of MPH, dealer stated Cont Variable Trans was no good and had to be replaced. Car still idles rough at stop with RPM going below 500 they cant fix this part. When air conditioning turned on to high all front and side top vents would close shut from air pressure on vents. "clips" could not hold vents open so all vents close when air turned on. They cant repair havent made replacement parts yet. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 4700 | 0 | hesitation when cruising at low speed and pressing on the gas to accelerate. |
| Oct | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 10000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 13000 | 0 | Car has been to the shop several times for same issue. The suspension is making a popping and groaning noise when the cars suspension goes over bumps and when the brakes are applied and released. Subaru purchased the car back. |
2010 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| Subaru Legacy in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 4000 | 0 | Driver's side seat squeaked. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 0 | Dust sheild hitting brake rotor over certain bumps. Noticed when I first received car but couldn't get to dealer right away. Fixed for free in minutes | |
| Subaru Legacy in Nebraska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | First odometer entry | ||
| Feb | 2010 | 0 | Front Passenger seatbelt latch replaced under warranty due to it vibrating during normal driving. | |
| Mar | 2013 | 47000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Legacy in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 22940 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 33780 | 100 | Warranty repair, all instrument lights were on suddenly. |
| Mar | 2013 | 34720 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Legacy in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 1000 | 0 | Sunroof leaked really bad down on my wife and I when we went into the car wash. After taking it to the dealer they said that "it's in the Manual" that you can't take the car into a high pressure wash, so good luck washing your new Legacy. |
| Feb | 2010 | 3000 | 0 | Fuel economy gauge died then came back to life ater like 5 miles. They said nothing was wrong so they didn't fix it. (Still no change in the status of the sunroof that drips in carwashes.) |
| Jun | 2011 | 18000 | 0 | Chrome door trim on drivers door was replaced. Plastic end cap on top corner came off and was sharp. Replaced the whole trim piece as its one unit. Car still has lag between shifts from Reverse to Drive. told not a problem. |
| Mar | 2013 | 42000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Legacy in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 13000 | 0 | Passenger side power forward and backward switch working only in backward motion. Dealer inspected and ordered a new switch. |
| Mar | 2012 | 17000 | 0 | Passenger side lower seat surround broken and replacement electrical switch knob missing. Possibly related to earlier switch problem. Replaced under warranty. |
| Jun | 2012 | 18000 | 111 | Dealer replaced Driver side body weatherstripping due to splitting and DS leather upper seat. Dealer paid for parts and I paid for labor but supposed to be reimbursed from SOA via Customer service "Good Will".Had to argue with SOA for $. |
| Feb | 2013 | 22300 | 0 | replaced mass air flow assembly Also checked tires and 24 point inspection. |
| Apr | 2013 | 24000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Legacy in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 34000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 38000 | 0 | Driver seat middle cushion collapsed. Dealer called in outside source to repair. Problem was a broken clip. Dealer covered the cost, did not pass charges. |
| May | 2011 | 54000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Legacy in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 19000 | 168 | Brake light LED's were not all coming on. Light replaced. |
| Oct | 2011 | 32300 | 0 | Lumbar support was not working. Repaired at dealer under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 53000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Legacy in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 9000 | 0 | Steering wheel vibrations at 75MPH. Subaru installed a new backlash spring 65nm, old spring was 50nm. subaru replaced tires, road force balance and 4 wheel alignment. Problem is not as bad but still not completly fixed. Still waiting on Subaru. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 28000 | 0 | Heat shield rattle needed repair. Dealer ALSO did a recall which I hadn't yet rec'd; reflash computer to lower idle speed |
| Jan | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 1000 | 0 | Hesitation when driving at slow speeds |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2010 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
| Subaru Legacy in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 13640 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 22780 | 90 | Both low beams quit working at the same time. |
| Mar | 2012 | 26040 | 0 | The seat frame developed a squeak and was replaced. |
| Sep | 2012 | 29140 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 Subaru Legacy 4-door
4-cylinder CVT AWD
| Subaru Legacy in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 14000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 15000 | 0 | Intermittent car starting problems. At first, "all do that". Then they did a software update. Problem returned two weeks later (but in a different month) |
| Dec | 2010 | 17000 | 0 | Determined to be "compromised" battery. It tested fine but sent, per tech, "weird" error messages. Battery finally failed in shop and was replaced. This was one day ago. We'll see if the intermittent starting problems are really f |
| Aug | 2011 | 26000 | 0 | loud rattle. seat belt latch replaced. still loud rattle from front right side. |
| Oct | 2011 | 29000 | 0 | 3 trips to dealer for same problem. Loud rattle front passenger seat. 3 attempts to fix. Each time problem came back in a few days. Last fix was 4 days ago. We'll see if this time it is really fixed. |
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