DRIVING ON FREEWAY WITH CRUISE SET AT 72MPH, REACHED DOWN TO THE CENTER COUNCIL TO GRAB AN ITEM, AND PULLED UP ON THE ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE BUTTON. THE BUTTON IS LOCATED TOO CLOSE TO REACHABLE PLACES. THE CAR CAME TO A SCRATCHING HALT, LUCKY THE VEHICLES BEHIND ME WERE ABLE TO SWERVE OUT OF THE WAY IN TIME. *TR
2015 subaru Legacy electrical problems
severe 35 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
35
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACTED STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT HIS RESIDENCE. HE SAW SMOKE ILLUMNIATED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. NO ONE WAS INJURED. THE CONTACT STATED THE FIRE STARTED AROUND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT BY THE CONTACT WHO THREW SNOW FROM THE OUTSIDE INTO THE VEHICLE. NO ONE WAS IN THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF FAILURE NO INJURIES.…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT COOLANT WAS LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE AND A BURNING ELECTRICAL SMELL COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER ENTERED THROUGH THE WHEEL WELLS, ONTO THE FUSE BOX AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS, AND INTO THE DRIVER SIDE FLOOR BOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAIL…
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2015 subaru Legacy?
It's a meaningful issue. 35 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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