2019 Subaru Legacy
Common Problems
Ranked from 47 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
5 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.
- 1
Windshield Cracking Without Impact
28complaintsHigh severityOtherThe windshield cracks spontaneously without any apparent impact or cause, posing a safety risk.
- 2
Battery Drain Due to Parasitic Draw
11complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe car experiences frequent battery drain due to a parasitic draw from the DCM, leading to dead batteries and requiring frequent jump starts.
$150–$700est. parasitic-drain diagnosis + battery · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Infotainment System Delamination and Malfunction
8complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe infotainment system screen delaminates, causing the screen to become unresponsive and display random buttons, posing a distraction and safety hazard.
$200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Dead Battery Issues
7complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe car frequently experiences dead batteries, often due to parasitic draws or faulty components, requiring frequent jump starts.
$150–$700est. parasitic-drain diagnosis + battery · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Unintended Acceleration Issues
2complaintsSafety riskOtherThe car experiences unintended acceleration, with the engine RPM increasing rapidly and the car lurching forward, posing a significant safety risk.
Other years & sources
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.