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2017 Subaru Legacy
Common Problems

Ranked from 65 federal NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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4 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Battery Drain and Failure

    33complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The battery frequently discharges, leading to the vehicle not starting. Multiple replacements have been necessary.

    $150–$700est. parasitic-drain diagnosis + battery · 1–4 hrs labor
    Get local quotes
  2. 2

    Windshield Cracking

    29complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The windshield cracks spontaneously, often without any impact or visible cause.

  3. 3

    Steering Issues

    15complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    The electric power steering fails, making it difficult to control the vehicle, especially on uneven roads or in windy conditions.

    Related recalls: 16V716000, 16V292000

  4. 4

    Ignition Key Stuck in Ignition

    12complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The ignition key gets stuck in the ignition, preventing the car from being turned off and potentially causing theft.

Other years & sources

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.