2013 Subaru Legacy problems and complaints
Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Subaru Legacy. The most-reported areas: Engine (18), Air Bags (14), Power Train (12).
Key takeaways
- 66 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 6 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 18 | 27% |
| Air Bags | 14 | 21% |
| Power Train | 12 | 18% |
| Electrical System | 6 | 9% |
| Structure | 5 | 8% |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 6% |
| Steering | 4 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 6% |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 5% |
| Seats | 2 | 3% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Exterior Lighting - filed 2025-07-02
I am the original owner since purchased new on the dealer lot in 2013. Within the first year, the drivers side headlight prematurely burned out (low beam). I have had to replace four bulbs (so far) since owning vehicle. The first two incidents I payed over $100 to have the bulb changed/replaced by a local mechanic. ...
Structure - filed 2024-08-03
The passenger side frame rusted through. The bolt holding the frame collapsed through the rusted frame while I was driving on the highway and I lost control of my car as I was entering an exit off the highway. My mechanic said the air conditioning system drips on this area of the frame causing the rust and failure of...
Engine - filed 2024-04-17
I want to add my report of oil loss in the hope a recall is made. I found out after purchase that 2012-2014 or 2015 has a known problem with piston rings. With normal local driving I need to top off the oil every couple of weeks. With longer trips, say a couple hours of driving one way, the oil gets a quarter to half w...
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More for the 2013 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.