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2018 Subaru Legacy
Common Problems

Ranked from 46 federal NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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1 problem on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

7 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

    Electrical System Errors

    20complaints
    High severityElectrical

    Multiple reports of electrical system errors, including battery issues and dashboard lights illuminating unexpectedly.

    Related recall: 18V773000

  2. 2

    Windshield Cracking and Chipping

    16complaints
    High severityOther

    Windshields are prone to cracking and chipping without any apparent cause or impact, leading to frequent replacements.

  3. 3

    Fuel gauge inaccuracies

    6complaints
    Medium severityFuel system

    The fuel gauge shows incorrect readings, leading to unexpected low fuel levels.

    Related recall: 21V587000

  4. 4

    Battery Failure

    4complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Multiple reports of premature battery failure or battery drain leading to unexpected vehicle shutdown.

    Related recall: 18V773000

  5. 5

    Backup Camera Malfunction

    2complaints
    High severityOther

    The backup camera freezes or malfunctions, increasing the risk of accidents during reversing operations.

    $250–$800est. backup camera replacement · 1–3 hrs labor
    Get local quotes
  6. 6

    Steering anomalies

    2complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    The steering wheel suddenly pulls the car to the left or right without warning at higher speeds.

  7. 7

    Unintended Acceleration

    2complaints
    Safety riskOther

    The vehicle experiences unintended acceleration, causing sudden and rapid movement, posing a significant safety risk.

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.