2007 Subaru Legacy

▲ Better than typical

2007 Subaru Legacy
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:12:47.556Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2007: 33 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1987	1
1988	1
1989	1
1990	81
1991	78
1992	55
1993	77
1994	60
1995	182
1996	123
1997	139
1998	114
1999	94
2000	94
2001	77
2002	54
2003	60
2004	49
2005	182
2006	87
2007	33
2008	65
2009	65
2010	150
2011	167
2012	90
2013	66
2014	53
2015	159
2016	145
2017	118
2018	116
2019	122
2020	121
2021	31
2022	32
2023	10
2024	15
2025	6

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 33%

33% of complaints: air bags — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

ENGINE 21%

21% of complaints: engine — 7 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT ON FIRE CAUSING WHILE ACCELERATING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH. FIRE CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO CV SHAFT BOOT, WIRE HARNESS AND TRANSMISSION. CAUSE OF FIRE IS UNKNOWN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200825

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUBARU LEGACY. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, A BURNT RUBBER AND PLASTIC ODOR EMITTED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE DASHBOARD BECAME EXTREMELY HOT AND CAUSED THE FUSES TO FAIL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20161031

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%

12% of complaints: electrical system — 4 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT ON FIRE CAUSING WHILE ACCELERATING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH. FIRE CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO CV SHAFT BOOT, WIRE HARNESS AND TRANSMISSION. CAUSE OF FIRE IS UNKNOWN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200825

IF YOU PRESS ON MY RADIO AND/OR SOMETIMES FOR NO REASON AT ALL, MY DISPLAY LIGHTS ON THE RADIO GO OUT, THE LIGHTS FOR HEATER/AC/TEMP CONTROL GO OUT AND MY FOUR WAY FLASHERS COME ON.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120412

SERVICE BRAKES 9%

9% of complaints: service brakes — 3 distinct reports on file.

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Brake line failed unexpectedly and catastrophically while driving 2007 Subaru Legacy.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240321

WHEELS 6%

6% of complaints: wheels — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20081020 — engine and engine cooling

SUBARU IS RECALLING 16,715 MY 2007-2008 LEGACY SEDANS AND WAGONS, MY 2008 IMPREZA SEDANS AND WAGONS, AND MY 2009 FORESTER VEHICLES. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE THE CYLINDER HEAD-SIDE OIL SUPPLY PIPE AND T

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR CRACKING OR AN OIL LEAK AT THE OIL SUPPLY PIPE AT THE CYLINDER HEAD-SIDE. AN ADDITIONAL BRACKET WILL BE INSTALLED TO INCREASE RIGIDITY OF THE PIPE AND THE PIPE ASSEMBLY WILL

Campaign 08V460000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20130530 — service brakes, hydraulic

Subaru is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Outback and Legacy vehicles manufactured from December 2003, through April 2009 and currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illino

Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles. If no brake fluid seepage is observed, the affected area will be rustproofed with anti-corrosion wax. If brake fluid seepage is obse

Campaign 13V110000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140723 — service brakes, hydraulic

Subaru of America, Inc.

Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will test the brake system by depressing the brake pedal and inspecting for brake fluid leaks. If no brake fluid seepage is observed, the affected areas will be rustproofed with anti-corrosion wax.

Campaign 14V311000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150617 — air bags

Subaru of America, Inc.

Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners and General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The Subaru recall began on June 17, 2015.

Campaign 15V323000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20161216 — electrical system

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2008-2014 Impreza vehicles and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, all equipped with turbo-charged engines.

Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary air injection pump relay, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTM-73.

Campaign 16V738000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190510 — electrical system

Subaru of America, Inc.

Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ignition switch, replacing the ignition switch, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 10, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614.

Campaign 19V297000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200107 — air bags

Subaru of America, Inc.

Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614.

Campaign 20V002000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200107 — air bags

Subaru of America, Inc.

Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators with alternate inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020.

Campaign 20V001000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200107 — air bags

Subaru of America, Inc.

Campaign 20V003000 — check if this car was fixed