2019 Subaru Legacy problems and complaints
Owners have filed 123 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Subaru Legacy. The most-reported areas: Visibility/Wiper (49), Electrical System (35), Unknown Or Other (20).
Key takeaways
- 123 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/Wiper | 49 | 40% |
| Electrical System | 35 | 28% |
| Unknown Or Other | 20 | 16% |
| Engine | 6 | 5% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 3% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | 3% |
| Steering | 3 | 2% |
| Visibility | 2 | 2% |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 2% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2% |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-07-17
The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment, and the vehicle intermittently stalled. The contact stated that seconds later, the vehicle returned to normal operation. No warning lights were illuminated. The fa...
Engine - filed 2026-05-13
The Cam Carrier has a leak due to Subaru using a cheap sealant. My car only has 80,000 miles and it is leaking. The subaru is know for this leak after researching it online. They say it is a safety issue cause the oil can fall on the exhaust making in a fire issue.
Visibility - filed 2026-05-08
driver side mirror can not be adjusted to effectively see visually car in blind spot; fortunately car saw me changing lane when it was just off rear driverside fender; did not seen in mirror or in window; 70 years used visual; blind spot light inconsistent; visual is
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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.