2010 Subaru Legacy problems and complaints
Owners have filed 151 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Subaru Legacy. The most-reported areas: Power Train (50), Engine (31), Air Bags (28).
Key takeaways
- 151 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 10 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 8 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 50 | 33% |
| Engine | 31 | 21% |
| Air Bags | 28 | 19% |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 9% |
| Unknown Or Other | 12 | 8% |
| Electrical System | 12 | 8% |
| Steering | 12 | 8% |
| Exterior Lighting | 11 | 7% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 5% |
| Structure | 7 | 5% |
| Suspension | 7 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Subaru Legacy 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Exterior Lighting - filed 2026-10-29
This is my car, no problem. The problem are these other vehicles with these high beam looking lights. I believe it's LED lights, they are too bright! On a dark one lane road the road in front of me dissappears. I have to completely halt and wait for the vehicle with these lights to pass to see the road. Please reg...
Structure - filed 2026-03-16
The contact owns a 2010 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle became difficult to maneuver, and there were abnormal sounds coming from underneath the vehicle when the vehicle drove over potholes or objects on the roadway. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicl...
Exterior Lighting,unknown Or Other - filed 2025-12-08
Notice significant rust or corrosion on my 2010 Subaru Legacy, especially on the subframe. Had it professional inspected and confirmed on December 6, 2025 because it was making a squeaky noise when I applied the brakes. I purchased this vehicle 02/15/20 used, was not told about corrosion. Bought vehicle at Maxon Buick ...
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More for the 2010 Subaru Legacy
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.