2014 Subaru LEGACY
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2014 Subaru LEGACY has 73 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.9x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is air bags problems (19% of all complaints), specifically: on 11/18/13, at approximately 5:15 pm, i was heading down a street to make a left to go home from work. all of a sudden the car accelerated and would not slow down after i pushed down on the brake with my right foot. i immediately began to turn the wheel to the right onto an empty street to avoid . ⚠️ 3 fire reports filed.
73
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.9x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
AIR BAGS
14 complaints- • ON 11/18/13, AT APPROXIMATELY 5:15 PM, I WAS HEADING DOWN A STREET TO MAKE A LEFT TO GO HOME FROM WORK. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR ACCELERATED AND WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN AFTER I PUSHED DOWN ON THE BRAKE WITH MY RIGHT FOOT. I IMMEDIATELY BEGAN TO TURN THE WHEEL TO THE RIGHT ONTO AN EMPTY STREET TO AVOID
- • THIS CAR HAS UNSAFE TAKATA AIR BAG WHICH HAS DANGEROUS AMMONIA NITRATE. I WANT TAKATA TO REPLACE THESE BAGS WITH SAFER BAG
- • TAKATA RECALL THIS VEHICLE IS NOT LISTED IN RECALL BY VIN UNDER TAKATA SETTLEMT IT IS AN UNSAFE VEHICLE
“ON 11/18/13, AT APPROXIMATELY 5:15 PM, I WAS HEADING DOWN A STREET TO MAKE A LEFT TO GO HOME FROM WORK. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR ACCELERATED AND WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN AFTER I PUSHED DOWN ON THE BRAKE WITH MY RIGHT FOOT. I IMMEDIATELY BEGAN TO TURN THE WHEEL TO THE RIGHT ONTO AN EMPTY STREET TO AVOID ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ELECTRICAL
11 complaints- • EXPERIENCED STUCK DRIVER'S WINDOW LAST SUMMER IN PERIOD OF TEMPERATURE FLUCTUATIONS (EXTREME TO MODERATE HEAT), REPORTED/SHOWN TO DEALERSHIP; SAME ISSUE THIS FEBRUARY (EXTREME TO MODERATE COLD). OTHERWISE, NO PROBLEMS WITH CAR SINCE BEGAN LEASE FALL 2014. ON MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2015, PARKED CAR ACROSS
- • IM NOT THE ONLY ONE. THE HEADLIGHTS GO ON AND OFF. I HAVE CONTACTED OTHER OWNERS ABOUT THIS ISSUE FOR THIS MODEL YEAR. ITS VERY DANGEROUS TO BE DRIVING AND THE LIGHTS GO OUT. SUBARU HAS IGNORED OWNERS. I WENT TO REPLACE A BULB BUT THE BULB IS BRAND NEW. THERE IS A SERIOUS AND DANGEROUS DEFECT IN TH
- • THIS IS THE 3RD TIME IN 5 YEARS THAT I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ON BOTH SIDES OF MY VEHICLE. SEEMS TO BE AN INFERIOR SYSTEM OR ELECTRICAL ISSUE. THIS RESULTS IN A SAFETY CONCERN ESPECIALLY IF DRIVING AT NIGHT NOT TO MENTION THE COST AND HASSLE OF HAVING TO CHANGE OUT THE LAMPS SO
“EXPERIENCED STUCK DRIVER'S WINDOW LAST SUMMER IN PERIOD OF TEMPERATURE FLUCTUATIONS (EXTREME TO MODERATE HEAT), REPORTED/SHOWN TO DEALERSHIP; SAME ISSUE THIS FEBRUARY (EXTREME TO MODERATE COLD). OTHERWISE, NO PROBLEMS WITH CAR SINCE BEGAN LEASE FALL 2014. ON MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2015, PARKED CAR ACROSS”
— NHTSA complaint filing
OTHER
8 complaints- • DOOR LOCKS EITHER DON'T UNLOCK OR LOCK. THEY MUST BE DONE MANUALLY. THIS CAUSED A PROBLEM WITH A CHILD IN THE BACK SEAT. YOU CANNOT GET THE DOOR UNLOCKED FROM THE OUTSIDE USING THE REMOTE. WE HAVE COMPLAINED TO SUBARU AND THEY WILL NOT FIX UNDER WARRANTY. THE CAR WAS STATIONARY, PARKING LOT. THIS IS
- • I HAVE HAD MY SUBARU LEGACY FOR A LITTLE OVER 2 YEARS (IT'S A 2014) AND THE BLUE TOOTH NO LONGER WORKS AND I AM BEING TOLD THAT IT'S THE RADIO AND OF COURSE MY WARRANTY IS UP FOR THINGS LIKE THAT. I AM VERY UNHAPPY WITH THIS SINCE MY CAR IS NOT THAT OLD AND I SHOULDN'T HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH IT AT
- • IM NOT THE ONLY ONE. THE HEADLIGHTS GO ON AND OFF. I HAVE CONTACTED OTHER OWNERS ABOUT THIS ISSUE FOR THIS MODEL YEAR. ITS VERY DANGEROUS TO BE DRIVING AND THE LIGHTS GO OUT. SUBARU HAS IGNORED OWNERS. I WENT TO REPLACE A BULB BUT THE BULB IS BRAND NEW. THERE IS A SERIOUS AND DANGEROUS DEFECT IN TH
“DOOR LOCKS EITHER DON'T UNLOCK OR LOCK. THEY MUST BE DONE MANUALLY. THIS CAUSED A PROBLEM WITH A CHILD IN THE BACK SEAT. YOU CANNOT GET THE DOOR UNLOCKED FROM THE OUTSIDE USING THE REMOTE. WE HAVE COMPLAINED TO SUBARU AND THEY WILL NOT FIX UNDER WARRANTY. THE CAR WAS STATIONARY, PARKING LOT. THIS IS”
— NHTSA complaint filing
BODY/STRUCTURE
7 complaints- • ON 11/18/13, AT APPROXIMATELY 5:15 PM, I WAS HEADING DOWN A STREET TO MAKE A LEFT TO GO HOME FROM WORK. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR ACCELERATED AND WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN AFTER I PUSHED DOWN ON THE BRAKE WITH MY RIGHT FOOT. I IMMEDIATELY BEGAN TO TURN THE WHEEL TO THE RIGHT ONTO AN EMPTY STREET TO AVOID
- • 2014 SUBARU LEGACY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO CLAMP THAT HOLDS VEHICLE BUMPER REPLACEMENT ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER NOTICED SEVERAL MONTHS AFTER SHE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, THE BUMPER HAD POPPED OUT. SHE MANAGED TO PUSH IT BACK IN. HOWEVER, THE SAME THING HAPPENED ON ANOTHER OCCASION. THE DEA
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 SUBARU LEGACY. WHILE STATIONARY, THE DRIVER SIDE BUMPER FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 01/25/2017*CT THE CONSUMER STATED A FIVE INCH CRACK DEVELOP
“ON 11/18/13, AT APPROXIMATELY 5:15 PM, I WAS HEADING DOWN A STREET TO MAKE A LEFT TO GO HOME FROM WORK. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR ACCELERATED AND WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN AFTER I PUSHED DOWN ON THE BRAKE WITH MY RIGHT FOOT. I IMMEDIATELY BEGAN TO TURN THE WHEEL TO THE RIGHT ONTO AN EMPTY STREET TO AVOID ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
VISIBILITY
6 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FABRIC USED ON THE REAR DECK SHELF LOCATED BEHIND THE REAR SEATS OF THE VEHICLE CAUSED A HAZING AND GLARING EFFECT FROM THE SUNLIGHT COMING THROUGH THE REAR WINDOW. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE HAZING AND GLARING EFFECT IMPAIR
- • EXPERIENCED STUCK DRIVER'S WINDOW LAST SUMMER IN PERIOD OF TEMPERATURE FLUCTUATIONS (EXTREME TO MODERATE HEAT), REPORTED/SHOWN TO DEALERSHIP; SAME ISSUE THIS FEBRUARY (EXTREME TO MODERATE COLD). OTHERWISE, NO PROBLEMS WITH CAR SINCE BEGAN LEASE FALL 2014. ON MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2015, PARKED CAR ACROSS
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 SUBARU LEGACY. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, A LOUD POP NOISE WAS HEARD. THE CONTACT CONTINUED DRIVING AS HE THOUGHT A ROCK STRUCK THE WINDSHIELD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. UPON ARRIVING HOME AND EXITING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SUN ROOF HAD S
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FABRIC USED ON THE REAR DECK SHELF LOCATED BEHIND THE REAR SEATS OF THE VEHICLE CAUSED A HAZING AND GLARING EFFECT FROM THE SUNLIGHT COMING THROUGH THE REAR WINDOW. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE HAZING AND GLARING EFFECT IMPAIR”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 73 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐AIR BAGS: ON 11/18/13, AT APPROXIMATELY 5:15 PM, I WAS HEADING DOWN A STREET TO MAKE A LEFT TO GO HOME FROM WORK. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR ACCELERATED AND WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN AFTER I PUSHED DOWN ON THE BRAKE WITH MY RIGHT FOOT. I IMMEDIATELY BEGAN TO TURN THE WHEEL TO THE RIGHT ONTO AN EMPTY STREET TO AVOID
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: EXPERIENCED STUCK DRIVER'S WINDOW LAST SUMMER IN PERIOD OF TEMPERATURE FLUCTUATIONS (EXTREME TO MODERATE HEAT), REPORTED/SHOWN TO DEALERSHIP; SAME ISSUE THIS FEBRUARY (EXTREME TO MODERATE COLD). OTHERWISE, NO PROBLEMS WITH CAR SINCE BEGAN LEASE FALL 2014. ON MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2015, PARKED CAR ACROSS
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: DOOR LOCKS EITHER DON'T UNLOCK OR LOCK. THEY MUST BE DONE MANUALLY. THIS CAUSED A PROBLEM WITH A CHILD IN THE BACK SEAT. YOU CANNOT GET THE DOOR UNLOCKED FROM THE OUTSIDE USING THE REMOTE. WE HAVE COMPLAINED TO SUBARU AND THEY WILL NOT FIX UNDER WARRANTY. THE CAR WAS STATIONARY, PARKING LOT. THIS IS
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐BODY/STRUCTURE: ON 11/18/13, AT APPROXIMATELY 5:15 PM, I WAS HEADING DOWN A STREET TO MAKE A LEFT TO GO HOME FROM WORK. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR ACCELERATED AND WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN AFTER I PUSHED DOWN ON THE BRAKE WITH MY RIGHT FOOT. I IMMEDIATELY BEGAN TO TURN THE WHEEL TO THE RIGHT ONTO AN EMPTY STREET TO AVOID
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Subaru LEGACY — Year Comparison
How does 2014 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 73
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 3
- Crash reports
- 6
- Injury reports
- 2
- Segment avg
- 80
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