2018 Subaru Legacy problems and complaints
Owners have filed 117 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Subaru Legacy. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (40), Unknown Or Other (29), Visibility/Wiper (25).
Key takeaways
- 117 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 7 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 40 | 34% |
| Unknown Or Other | 29 | 25% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 25 | 21% |
| Engine | 10 | 9% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 | 7% |
| Visibility | 8 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 4% |
| Lane Departure | 4 | 3% |
| Structure | 4 | 3% |
| Steering | 4 | 3% |
| Suspension | 3 | 3% |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Suspension,power Train,visibility/Wiper - filed 2026-08-27
Following an engine-out service at an authorized dealer (Bill Kolb Jr. Subaru), a primary powertrain mounting bolt was left unthreaded by approximately 1 inch, creating an undetected 8,000-mile safety hazard that resulted in extensive drivetrain and suspension component failures. Subsequently, during a diagnostic inspe...
Electrical System - filed 2026-07-08
The vehicle on board video entertainment display has stopped working properly. It does not allow any input to the touch screen. And the only way to regain some functionality is by pressing the steering wheel source button. However it works intermittently. And this causes Driver Distraction while driving.
Electrical System - filed 2026-06-19
The factory Harman Kardon Starlink touchscreen infotainment system in my 2018 Subaru Legacy has experienced severe touchscreen delamination. The display has developed widespread bubbling beneath the glass and now generates repeated "ghost touches" without any driver input. The system activates buttons, changes screens,...
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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.