2024 Subaru Legacy
Only 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 17
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2024: 17 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 81 |
| 1991 | 78 |
| 1992 | 57 |
| 1993 | 78 |
| 1994 | 61 |
| 1995 | 182 |
| 1996 | 123 |
| 1997 | 139 |
| 1998 | 114 |
| 1999 | 94 |
| 2000 | 94 |
| 2001 | 77 |
| 2002 | 54 |
| 2003 | 60 |
| 2004 | 49 |
| 2005 | 184 |
| 2006 | 87 |
| 2007 | 33 |
| 2008 | 65 |
| 2009 | 65 |
| 2010 | 151 |
| 2011 | 167 |
| 2012 | 90 |
| 2013 | 66 |
| 2014 | 53 |
| 2015 | 160 |
| 2016 | 147 |
| 2017 | 119 |
| 2018 | 117 |
| 2019 | 123 |
| 2020 | 121 |
| 2021 | 31 |
| 2022 | 34 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 17 |
| 2025 | 6 |
Known problem areas
Only 17 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Forward collision avoidance
7 of 17 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
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To start, I had to replace the engine in my 2024 Legacy that I purchased brand new in June 2024. Subaru of America handled the situation incredibly poorly, I was unable to use any warranty and I was out over 6,000 dollars.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-18
Also filed under Air bags and engine
Electrical system
5 of 17 total reports mention: electrical system.
Visibility/wiper
4 of 17 total reports mention: visibility/wiper.
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Highway travel , approximately 70 mph , small object struck windshield and cracked it . Cracked far too easily . Less than 3000 miles on vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-05
Air bags
3 of 17 total reports mention: air bags.
Exterior lighting
2 of 17 total reports mention: exterior lighting.
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Headlights are horrible Not effective during rain, did not see a tree in road in time. Had a collision 5k in damages.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-02
Frequently, while driving in the dark, oncoming traffic flashes their bright lights at me because they believe my brights are on. I flash them back to show them they are not on.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-16
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2024 Subaru Legacy — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Forward collision avoidance: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility/wiper: 4 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2024 Subaru Legacy reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Subaru Legacy?
- The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2024 Subaru Legacy have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.