2011 Subaru Legacy problems and complaints
Owners have filed 167 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Subaru Legacy. The most-reported areas: Power Train (47), Air Bags (25), Engine (22).
Key takeaways
- 167 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 7 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 47 | 28% |
| Air Bags | 25 | 15% |
| Engine | 22 | 13% |
| Suspension | 19 | 11% |
| Electrical System | 19 | 11% |
| Unknown Or Other | 18 | 11% |
| Service Brakes | 18 | 11% |
| Exterior Lighting | 18 | 11% |
| Steering | 16 | 10% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 | 4% |
| Structure | 5 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Suspension,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-07-07
The subframe rotted through broke as I was driving on Thruway. My mechanic confirmed it needs to be replaced and is very common in heavy winter states.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2025-12-22
Description of the Safety Defect: The front subframe on my 2011 Subaru Legacy exhibits advanced structural corrosion with measurable material loss, concentrated primarily on the driver-side subframe. The corrosion affects a primary load-bearing structural member responsible for supporting suspension mounting points and...
Power Train,unknown Or Other,engine - filed 2025-10-22
An issue has surfaced with my car that it turns off while driving. Obviously this is a serious safety hazard and likely to result in an accident. Now that it has happened, it is continuing and frequently happening. I reached out to Subaru as I saw there was a recall for my car's make and model that is causing the same ...
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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.