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2018 Subaru Legacy

2018 Subaru Legacy: electrical system tops the owner complaints

Owners filed 113 complaints with NHTSA. The electrical system is the most reported area at 33%, followed by visibility/wiper issues (21%) and the engine (9%). No injuries or deaths are reported across any area. The engine and fuel/propulsion complaints are fewer but account for the crashes (3 and 2), so they are worth a close look on a test drive.

Most reported areas

Electrical System safety 33%
The single biggest complaint: 37 reports (33%), including 1 with fire. No crashes or injuries reported. Watch for warning lights on the dash and infotainment system.
Visibility/Wiper0 21%
Second most reported: 24 reports (21%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries. Check the mirrors and blind-spot visibility during a test drive.
Engine safety 9%
10 reports (9%), tied to 3 crashes and no injuries. Watch for the car stalling or losing power while driving.
Fuel/Propulsion System safety 7%
8 reports (7%), linked to 2 crashes and no injuries. Some owners report the car stalling unexpectedly.
Visibility0 7%
8 reports (7%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries. Some owners report windshield cracks appearing without impact.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 113 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.