

turbocharged 148hp 2.0L H4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
Subaru Legacy in Great Britain Aug 2013 - Jul 2018 | |||
Mar 2018 44000 mi £640 |
Glowplugs replaced after one failed. | ||
Jul 2018 48000 mi £1400 |
Flywheel replaced in clutch. Wow it now drives like a Subaru should. I am disappointed that the Subaru garage could ignore my complaints for 5 years. And that the clutch gave up the ghost on 48 thousand miles only! |
256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru Legacy in California, United States May 2013 - Jun 2017 | |||
Apr 2017 79000 mi |
pads replaced, rotors resurfaced. | ||
May 2017 79000 mi |
wiper motor recall. |
Subaru Legacy in Delaware, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
May 2018 141000 mi US $772 |
Rear differential gasket began leaking around one of the top bolts. A week later all the fluid leaked out of the propeller shaft |
Subaru Legacy in Connecticut, United States Sep 2013 - Jul 2024 | |||
Nov 2014 17300 mi |
Oil consumption very high after oil change. Two quarts missing after 1000 miles. Determined that oil was not filled to capacity. Oil added by owner when light came on and dealer found nothing wrong. No further action necessary. | ||
May 2016 40000 mi |
Engine is showing signs of burning oil.Dealer switched oil from recommended synthetic to conventional, which breaks down faster and will reduce burning.Means more frequent oil changes and more maintenance for a car promising longer oil life. | ||
Dec 2016 48000 mi |
Oil consumption is about 1 quart every 3000 miles. Subaru responded by recommending I put in 6.9 quarts of oil per oil change, not 6.0 the manual states. Now it consumes the excess oil and needs more every 4500 miles (6000 per oil change) | ||
Aug 2017 68000 mi |
Oil consumption previously reported confirmed. Consumes 0.5 quarts every 1000 miles. Decided to live with it as Subaru wants to charge me an engine rebuild with only 69,000 mile on it - not happening. Will pollute the environment with my car built by a company that claims to be in support of a green environment. | ||
Feb 2018 67000 mi US $70 |
Headlight needed replacement, required bumper removal | ||
Jul 2020 100000 mi US $450 |
Right rear shock sprung a leak. Bought pair of rear shocks from dealer (cheaper than Autotech buying from dealer as they were going to charge the repair shop more) and brought them to him to replace. Labor was 2.5 hours or about $250 including tax, and shocks were $105 each including tax. So about $450 overall. | ||
Oct 2021 116000 mi US $550 |
Master brake cylinder was leaking and losing pressure, needed replacement to prevent brake failure. | ||
Mar 2022 121395 mi US $800 |
Strut coil spring assembly for both front wheels replaced Rear Wheel bearing replaced Front struts in the suspension were also replaced. Wheel hub assembly repair for rear wheels | ||
Apr 2022 122413 mi US $421 |
Driver window regulator replaced Driver window regulator replaced | ||
Jul 2022 125450 mi US $307 |
Driver's side Master Window Switch failed one month after the driver's window regulator failed. Both parts had to be replaced over a month period | ||
Aug 2022 126000 mi US $1367 |
Control rods needed replacing on both sides of front suspension Drive belt needed replacing as frayed. Replaced Tensioner assembly. | ||
Oct 2022 126500 mi US $600 |
TMPS batteries in sensors failed after 9 years (the batteries were going dead in two of the four tires for the sensor, so replaced all four) | ||
Feb 2023 134000 mi US $1100 |
The ignition coils needed replacing after 134,000 miles. Four of the six were cracked, so replaced all six of them. |
Subaru Legacy in Illinois, United States Sep 2012 - Nov 2020 | |||
Nov 2012 3800 mi |
One of the speaker covers on the dash was loose. The replaced the cover and it is fine now. |
173-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Subaru Legacy in New York, United States Sep 2014 - Nov 2014 | |||
Nov 2014 17000 mi |
oil comsumption problem |
Subaru Legacy in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2014 - Jul 2022 | |||
Oct 2014 23200 mi |
took 5 seconds to shift into reverse no R indicator on dash. transmission replaced with new one. new transmission locked, loud clunk sound, which locked front wheels while traveling at 65MPH. car currently back at dealer for repair. subaru of america did nothing, I find their Love commercials offensive and highly misleading. Dealership agreed to replace the tires burned up from the long skid. Wife cud not get back in that car and we sold it. We were highly emotionally affected for a year and still not completely over it. We had to keep pursuing subaru to try to get some love but never did, just the opposite. They wud not say what went wrong and took no responsibility other than the fought for tires. | ||
Feb 2015 24000 mi |
Replaced transmission. New transmission failed next day on freeway at 65MPH. Front wheels totally locked from transmission locking up. Almost a fatal catastrophic failure. Subaru of America dragging their feet. |
Subaru Legacy in New York, United States Feb 2014 - Apr 2017 | |||
Dec 2014 44000 mi US $282 |
Steering wheel button: Call END button failed. | ||
Jul 2016 72000 mi |
Short block replacement covered under oil consumption lawsuit letter | ||
Mar 2017 79000 mi US $799 |
Brake master cylinder failed. |
Subaru Legacy in Ohio, United States Dec 2013 - Aug 2019 | |||
Sep 2016 50000 mi US $100 |
right front seat switch not working. Replaced switch. |
Subaru Legacy in Quebec, Canada May 2014 - Feb 2022 | |||
Mar 2014 9300 mi C $75 |
They had to change the bushing on this car twice. Once at 15K and once at 30K | ||
Apr 2017 45880 mi C $575 |
Changed front brakes and rotors | ||
Jun 2021 76260 mi C $175 |
exhaust system |
Subaru Legacy in Michigan, United States Jul 2021 - Jul 2022 | |||
Jun 2022 124000 mi US $175 |
They said it needs a NEW CVT trans $8000 |
Subaru Legacy in Wisconsin, United States Feb 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
Mar 2014 4000 mi |
Dead battery after no use for 10 days. Recharged battery and could find no problem why battery went dead. |
Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2016 - Aug 2017 | |||
Oct 2016 81000 mi |
Excessive oil consumption of over .5 qt per 1200 miles, see class action lawsuit settlement. Replaced short block assembly per TSB. |
Subaru Legacy in Ontario, Canada Aug 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
Sep 2015 43400 mi C $40 |
Drivers side headlight burnt out, only cost $30 for bulb and instillation as it was done during an oil change. Passenger side headlight burnt out 9 days after drivers side was replaced (about 2 weeks after i noticed drivers side bulb was burnt out)keep in mind i commute 2-3 hours a day often in the dark. | ||
Jun 2017 84940 mi C $600 |
replacement of seized rear pass side wheel bearing | ||
Jul 2017 84940 mi C $56 |
passenger side headlight burnt out at 139 000 km | ||
Aug 2018 114700 mi |
cvt transmission had made a wurring noise like rotating ball bearings since i bought it brand new in September 2013, it got a fair bit louder around 100,000 km, it became even louder as the mileage went up. my dealership told me i needed a new transmission. the transmission was replaced under the 1 year warranty offered to Canadians due to known engine and transmission quality issues. the transmission would have been $12,000- $15,000 if i had to replace it out of pocket. the dealership even replaced the rear differential fluid at the same time free of charge. i am very happy and grateful to my dealership and Subaru Canada. | ||
Feb 2022 157761 mi C $2780 |
Front and rear pads and rotors replaced. Several hoses were brittle and replaced Multiple Suspension components replaced Alignment performed. |
Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2013 - Mar 2016 | |||
Aug 2013 1800 mi |
Servo motor for ac out side vent jammed and broke. AC would make a loud thumping noise when turning on or switch outside air on. |
Subaru Legacy in New Jersey, United States Jul 2013 - Sep 2015 | |||
Jul 2015 37500 mi |
Check engine light came on, brake light flashing, cruise control indicator flashing. Took in for service, diagnostics indicated problem with right cam vvt valve. Problem recurred next day. | ||
Aug 2015 37900 mi |
Continuing intermittent problem of check engine light on (solid), brake light flashing and cruise control indicator flashing. |
Subaru Legacy in Connecticut, United States Oct 2012 - Jul 2017 | |||
Apr 2014 20500 mi |
back-up camera functioning intermittently | ||
Jul 2015 37700 mi |
Lumbar support bar snapped |
Subaru Legacy in Michigan, United States Nov 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
May 2013 7000 mi |
Sunroof jamming when closing. Pop noise coming from rear passenger side of the vehicle. | ||
Jun 2013 9000 mi |
noise from rear passenger side. | ||
Jul 2013 9700 mi |
Repairs rear strut tower/structure (passenger side) |
Subaru Legacy in Utah, United States Nov 2012 - Jul 2015 | |||
May 2013 9000 mi |
The car would not start upon turning key. Subaru stated computer was unresponsive and performed factory reset and problem did not reoccur. The car would not start upon turning key. Subaru stated computer was unresponsive and performed factory reset and problem did not reoccur. Dealer fixed under warranty. | ||
Jun 2013 11000 mi |
Transmission oil temperature light turned on after extended driving. Subaru performed electrical system reset and stated that the problem was fixed. Transmission oil temperature light turned on after extended driving. Subaru performed electrical system reset and stated that the problem was fixed. Covered under warranty. | ||
Jul 2013 13000 mi |
Transmission oil temperature light turning on after extended driving despite a previous trip to Subaru for the same problem in June. Transmission oil temperature light turning on after extended driving despite a previous trip to Subaru for the same problem in June. Covered under warranty. |
Subaru Legacy in Colorado, United States Jul 2012 - Jul 2018 | |||
Nov 2014 43300 mi US $100 |
Engine oil is consumed too quickly. They performed an oil consumption test, but they performed the test incorrectly and claim that no consumption occurs. They did not fix it and the problem still exists. | ||
Dec 2017 123000 mi US $55 |
Check engine light went on, indicating a problem with the transmission. This was related to a recall notice/extended warranty, so the repair cost was covered by Subaru. Subaru replaced the valve body, which is related to the CVT somehow through the torque converter. It would have been a $1500 - $1900 repair if not covered by warranty. I consider that a major repair. At the same visit, I had them replace a burned out headlight (at my cost). |
Subaru Legacy in Wisconsin, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
Mar 2016 31000 mi |
Transmission was making a grinding noise when under heavy acceleration or going uphill once the car warmed up. Also, a belt was making a pronounced squeaking sound. Entire transmission and belt replaced under warranty. The rattling/grinding noise wasn't fixed by this repair trip, as it turned out to be a loose heat shield - a common problem with Subaru Legacies and Outbacks in this year. It was another sound discovered by the mechanic that resulted in them replacing the transmission. |
Subaru Legacy in Virginia, United States Jul 2013 - Mar 2018 | |||
Dec 2014 40000 mi |
Aerodynamic air baffle/shield under the car in front of the rear driver side wheel began to sag. Repaired by family mechanic at no cost. This car does paved roads only. |
Subaru Legacy in Colorado, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
Feb 2014 6600 mi US $50 |
Battery was on the verge of dying even though vehicle is less than 1 year old. Cold starts were nearly failing. Suspected bad battery but I purchased a Battery Tender and fully charged up the battery just to see. Have not had issues since. |
Subaru Legacy in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2013 - Jan 2015 | |||
Jun 2013 2000 mi |
Electrical short took out the transmission control module and fuel pump module. Car flared up with 4 warning lights, and had to be towed to dealership. Repairs took ages, since every step had to be authorized by Subaru of America. |
Subaru Legacy in Washington, United States Feb 2013 - Apr 2016 | |||
Dec 2013 12000 mi |
Retensioned squeaking serpentine belt under warranty. | ||
Jan 2014 12300 mi |
Dealer replaced squeaking serpentine belt under warranty. Squeaking was actually worse after dealer retensioned the belt and claimed the problem was resolved. | ||
Aug 2014 20000 mi |
Squeaking serpentine belt (again). Dealer replaced bent, tensioners and idlers under warranty. |
173-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
Subaru Legacy in Colorado, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jul 2014 49700 mi |
excessive oil consumption. | ||
Apr 2017 115000 mi US $1200 |
New clutch installed. |