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5 safety recalls. 89 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.
Average for the segment. Some recurring trouble spots worth knowing about.
MY SUBARU LEGACY HAS BEEN RECENTLY STALLING WHEN COMING TO A STOP. IT SHUDDERS AND IF YOU DO NOT GIVE IT GAS OR PLACE IN NEUTRAL, THE ENGINE WILL DIE. I HAVE READ THAT THIS IS CAUSED FROM A FAULTY TORQUE CONVERTER THAT SUBARU IS AWARE OF BUT HAS FAILED TO ISSUE A RECALL. I'M…
WHEN COMING TO A STOP, THE CAR SHUDDERS AND MAY STALL. THIS IS ESPECIALLY PROBLEMATIC IF I'M TURNING LEFT AND THE CAR STALLS AT AN INTERSECTION. THIS HAS OCCURRED ON A BUSY CITY STREET IN THE NORTHERN VIRGINIA AREA. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS.
My 2012 Subaru Legacy experiences involuntary engine stalling when coming to a quick stop, such as in stop-and-go traffic or during sudden braking at intersections. When the engine shuts off without warning, power steering and braking assist are lost, creating a serious risk of…
ON JULY 31 OF 2017 I BROUGHT MY CAR TO 'BIG O TIRES' FOR ROUTINE BRAKE INSPECTION. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHTS OR SIGNS ON CAR DASHBOARD. AFTER BRAKES INSPECTION MY CAR WAS DECLARED UNSAFE TO LEAVE THE SHOPS WITHOUT REPAIR. THE REPAIR HAD TO BE MADE BECAUSE OF BOTH REAR…
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An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
THE DRIVER MIGHT MISJUDGE THE AMOUNT OF BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE THE DESIRED STOPPING DISTANCE. THIS COULD OCCUR UNEXPECTEDLY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 6.4 out of 10 based on 89 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2012 Subaru Legacy has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is powertrain, with 32 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop.
The powertrain is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
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Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 89 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $2,500, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.