2014 Subaru Legacy problems
The Subaru Legacy (Japanese: スバル・レガシィ, Hepburn: Subaru Regashi) is a mid-size car built by Japanese automobile manufacturer Subaru since 1989. The maker's flagship car, it is unique in its class for offering all-wheel drive as a standard feature, and Subaru's traditional boxer engine. The Legacy was sold as the Liberty in Australia out of deference to Legacy Australia, an organisation dedicated to caring for the families of military service veterans.
In 1996, a variant of the Legacy with heightened suspension called the Legacy Outback was introduced to compete in the burgeoning sport-utility vehicle class and proved to be a sales success for Subaru. The Outback line was split into its own model in 2008, known as the Subaru Outback.
As of 2008, 3.6 million Legacy models have been built since its 1989 introduction.
Production of the Legacy ended in Japan in June 2020, with the sixth-generation Legacy being the last model produced and marketed in Japan. Subaru of America announced in an internal email that 2025 will be the last model year for the Subaru Legacy. The Subaru Outback will remain in production, after being the company's top selling model in 2023.
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Common 2014 Subaru Legacy problems
The Subaru Legacy, a mid-sized sedan introduced in 1989, has built a reputation as a dependable family vehicle over the years. However, like any car, the Legacy has its share of problems, particularly in the 2014 model year.
One of the most common issues with the 2014 Subaru Legacy is excessive oil consumption. Many drivers have reported that the engine uses about a quart of oil every 1200 miles, which raises the cost of maintenance and could potentially harm the engine if not addressed. This problem was most frequently reported in 2013 models but also affected the 2010 to 2014 model years.
The 2014 Legacy also has issues with its climate system. Owners have reported problems with the air conditioning system, including a lack of cool air or the system not working at all.
In addition, the 2014 Legacy has experienced problems with its exhaust system. Owners have reported muffled exhaust sounds, corroded exhaust pipe-to-muffler joints, and leaks in the exhaust system.
The Legacy's infotainment system has also been a source of frustration for some owners. Some have reported issues with the system freezing or not responding, as well as problems with the Bluetooth connectivity.
Lastly, the 2014 Legacy has experienced problems with its fuel system. Some owners have reported issues with the fuel pump, including leaks and failures.
In summary, the 2014 Subaru Legacy has several common issues, including excessive oil consumption, head gasket failures, climate system problems, exhaust system issues, infotainment system problems, and fuel system issues. While the Legacy is known for its reliability, these problems can be costly and frustrating for owners.
What is the most common problem with the Subaru Legacy?
Top Subaru Legacy Problems
- Cooling System Problems Cause Head Gasket Failure. ...
- Subaru Front O2 Sensor Recall. ...
- Failure in ABS causes pump to run continuously and wear down battery. ...
- Failure in ABS causes pump to run continuously and wear down battery. ...
- Engine Oil May Leak From Camshaft/Crankshaft Front Seals.
Is a 2014 Subaru Legacy a reliable car?
How Reliable Is the 2014 Subaru Legacy? The 2014 Subaru Legacy earns an above-average reliability rating of four (out of five) from J.D. Power.
Are there any recalls on a 2014 Subaru Legacy?
Summary: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The electronic parking brake (EPB) may not engage as intended, allowing the vehicle to rollaway if the transmission is not in the proper gear when parked.
How long can a 2014 Subaru Legacy last?
According to motorbiscuit.com, a typical Subaru Legacy will last around 200,000 miles with proper care.
Is a 2014 Subaru Legacy a reliable car?
How Reliable Is the 2014 Subaru Legacy? The 2014 Subaru Legacy earns an above-average reliability rating of four (out of five) from J.D. Power.
What is the most common problem with the Subaru Legacy?
Top Subaru Legacy Problems
- Cooling System Problems Cause Head Gasket Failure. ...
- Subaru Front O2 Sensor Recall. ...
- Failure in ABS causes pump to run continuously and wear down battery. ...
- Failure in ABS causes pump to run continuously and wear down battery. ...
- Engine Oil May Leak From Camshaft/Crankshaft Front Seals.
How long can a 2014 Subaru Legacy last?
According to motorbiscuit.com, a typical Subaru Legacy will last around 200,000 miles with proper care.
Is the Subaru Legacy a reliable car?
The Subaru Legacy Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 16th out of 24 for midsize cars. The average annual repair cost is $563 which means it has average ownership costs. The severity of repairs is average, and major issues are less frequent than average, so major repairs are not common for the Legacy.
2014 Subaru Legacy car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Subaru Legacy problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Air bags problems
- Electrical system problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Structure problems
- Exterior lighting problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2014 Subaru Legacy vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2014 Subaru Legacy
The NHTSA has received 49 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2014 Subaru Legacy. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2014 Subaru Legacy vehicles.
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-13
- VIN: 4S3BMCA68E3
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: My Subaru ran perfectly fine until the water pump and cooler lines got replaced after these were replaced it was tried to be driven and the car then had no idea what gear it was in drive is drive neautral is drive and reverse does not work at all paddle shifters won’t work AT oil temp light check engine light brake light flashing cruise control light all came on and the car will only go forward and it’s making some crazy shutter noises when you start it and sometimes it shuts off after it was started.
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-10
- VIN: 4S3BMCC62E3
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: Na
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-01
- VIN: 4S3BMCC6XE3
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: My vehicle is suffering of the exact same issue described in recall WRA-24. However, this recall only covers the model years 2020 to 2022, mine is 2014 with approximately 106,000 miles. Since the last week of December, my vehicle has been to the Fort Wayne, IN Subaru Dealership approximately 9 time for the same issue. It has cost me over $2,500 plus the fuel used for all this trips (I live over 40 miles away from the dealership). The problem is still not 100 percent fixed after they changed the seat cushion, the airbag module, the seat belt buckle sensor, and I don't know what else. The last time (a couple of weeks ago) that the car was at the dealership, they had the car for over 2 weeks. The next morning, the car did the same thing again where the red airbag warning light turns on and the passenger airbag shuts off with a passenger sitting on the seat. I've taken videos of the issue to show the dealership as they seemed doubtful of what I was explaining to them. The dealer claims they have been in contact with Subaru and they don't know what else to do. They started providing me with a loaner free of charge after the 4th visit. In summary, same issue as WRA-24, over $2,500 so far, and still not resolved.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-10
- VIN: 4S3BMCL65E3
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: Brand new battery dies after letting the car sit for 3-10 days. Car draws 183mAmps of power just sitting, with no key in ignition and no doors open. This high amount of current kills the battery after letting the car sit for days. Legacy models after 2015 were recalled for this issue but not other years. This is an unacceptable product defect leaving customers stranded in potential remote locations.
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-11-01
- VIN: 4s3bmcc67e3
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: The contact owns a 2014 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that a small circular crack had formed on the lower driver’s side windshield without incident. The contact stated that she had not repaired the small crack since it did not obstruct her vison. Recently, the contact stated that another crack had formed horizontally along the lower edge of the passenger’s side windshield, also without incident. The contact stated that the cracks obstructed her vision while driving. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V694000 (Visibility). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-11-18
- VIN: 4S3BMCD67E3
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2014 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that the check engine and brake warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was jerking. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the mechanic retrieved an unknown transmission code. The contact was then referred to the dealer for assistance. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 99,500.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-01-08
- VIN: 4S3BMBN6XE3
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: WHENEVER IT RAIN THE SUN ROOF LEAKS INSIDE THE CAR , WATER HAD FLOODED THE FLOOR RUGS AND SEATS ALSO THE BACKUP CAMERA WAS FILLED WITH WATER HAD TO REPLACED $237.99 THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-02-01
- VIN: 4S3BMBM67E3
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUNROOF METAL DRAIN TUBES WERE CLOGGED CAUSING WATER TO DRAIN INSIDE THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THERE WAS CONDENSATION ON THE WINDSHIELD WHICH REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT CLEANED THE WINDSHIELD BOTH MANUALLY AND BY ACTIVATING THE WINDSHIELD DEFOGGER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BAY RIDGE SUBARU (1819 CROPSEY AVENUE, BROOKLYN, NY 11214, (718)232-1900) TO HAVE THE SUNROOF DRAIN TUBES CLEANED WHICH WAS STILL PENDING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 755.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-07-27
- VIN: 4S3BMBL64E3
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: VEHICLE STALLS AND HESITATES FROM COMPLETES AND SHUDDERS WHEN COMING TO A STOP USUALLY AT INTERSECTIONS. CONTRIBUTING FACTOR IS TORQUE CONVERTER AND POSSIBLY VALVE BODY. KNOWN SAFETY ISSUE TO SUBARU THAT IS NO LONGER COVERED BY WARRENTY.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-05-05
- Crash: 1
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 4S3BMBL60E3
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER SON WAS DRIVING AND HIT A DEER THAT CAUSED EXTENSIVE FRONT END DAMAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTO BODY REPAIR FACILITY FOR REPAIRS. HOWEVER, A WEEK AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED HER SON WAS DRIVING AGAIN WHEN HE SMELT SMOKE AND LOOKED OUT THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW AND SAW FLAMES. THE DRIVER PARKED THE VEHICLE AND EXITED THE VEHICLE SAFELY WITH THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTS WERE FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FIRE MARSHALL STATED THAT WITH THE EXTENT OF THE DAMAGE AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE CAUSE COULD NOT BE RULED OUT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY TOTALED. THE WRECKAGE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD FOR THE INSURANCE COMPANY TO EXAMINE WITH A THIRD-PARTY EXAMINER TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND REQUESTED TO EXAMINE THE VEHICLE AFTER THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 99,000.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-02-05
- VIN: 4S3BMCD67E3
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 58 MPH THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLAMP BECAME INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FOG LAMPS WERE ALSO INOPERABLE. THE HEADLAMP BULBS AND FOG LAMP BULBS WERE REPLACED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. A LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-12-01
- VIN: 4S3BMBC66E3
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: BROKEN CLOCK SPRING IN STEERING WHEEL . RESULT ( HORN NOT WORKING)12
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-12-01
- VIN: 4S3BMBC66E3
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: BROKEN CLOCK SPRING IN STEERING WHEEL. RESULT (HORN NOT WORKING )
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-11-12
- VIN: 493BMBM67E3
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: SPONTANEOUS WINDSHIELD CRACK DEVELOPED. STARTED IN FRONT OF THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN, GOES UP 3-4 INCHES, TURNS AND GOES ACROSS THE BOTTOM OF THE WS TO A POINT IN FRONT OF THE GLOVE BOX. NO EVIDENCE OF AN IMPACT CHIP. CRACK MAY HAVE STARTED WHEN THE FRONT DEFROSTER AND SEAT HEATERS WERE BOTH ON. SUBARU REFUSED TO REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY OR PRODUCT DEFECT PROVISION.
PARKING BRAKE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-11-15
- Components: PARKING BRAKE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V626000 (PARKING BRAKE) AND STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WITHIN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. CURRY SUBARU (3040 E MAIN ST, CORTLANDT, NY 10567) CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-04-19
- VIN: 4S3BMBA68E3
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: PERIODICALLY THE CAR HAS BEEN SHUTTING OFF AFTER I START IT. WHEN IT'S STATIONERY. IT WILL SHUT OFF TWO TO THREE TIMES BEFORE IT WITH STAY ON. ALSO IT HAS BEEN CONSUMING OIL AND THE OIL LIGHT COMES ON BEFORE I'M DUE FOR AN OIL CHANGE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-04-20
- VIN: 4S3MBCD664E
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: CAR HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN CUT OFF 5-10 MINUTES PRIOR. WENT TO MOVE VEHICLE, STARTED IT LIKE NORMAL, UPON PUTTING IT IN REVERSE THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. HAD TO PLACE VEHICLE IN PARK AND TAKE KEY BACK OUT AND RESTART.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-03-15
- VIN: 4S3BMBK61E3
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL. RECEIVED LETTER STATING AIR BAG RECALL FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG ON MARCH15TH. CALLED RAMSEY SUBARU ON ROUTE 17 IN RAMSEY NJ WHERE I BOUGHT THE CAR AND WAS TOLD THAT I COULD NOT HAVE THE RECALL FIXED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2019. IN MY MIND THAT IS NOT A RESONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME GIVEN THAT FACT THAT I CANNOT HAVE A PASSENGER IN MY CAR.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-01-09
- VIN: 4S3BMBC62E3
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V009000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT CALLED WHITE BEAR SUBARU AT 651-356-6332 (LOCATED AT 3525 N US-61, VADNAIS HEIGHTS, MN 55110) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-03-18
- VIN: 4S3BMBL60E3
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL. RECALL NOTICE INDICATES THAT 'UNTIL THIS REPAIR IS PERFORMED, DO NOT ALLOW PASSENGERS TO TIDE IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT.' I CALLED THE DEALER, BEARD SUBARU, AS SOON AS THE NOTICE ARRIVED BUT WAS TOLD THERE WAS A WAITING LIST AND I WOULD HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL MAY. THAT PUTS MY VEHICLE OUT OF SERVICE FOR AT LEAST TWO MONTHS!
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-03-01
- VIN: 4S3BMBL61E3
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V009000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED IN MARCH OF 2019. AFTER CONTACTING THE LOCAL DEALER (MID HUDSON SUBARU, 1715 US 9, WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY), THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE DEFECT WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-10-18
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 453BMDM65E2
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL WHEN I BACKED OUT OF A PARKING PLACE IN A PARKING LOT I HIT ANOTHER CAR. THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. CAR WAS MOVING SLOWLY.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-01-28
- VIN: 4S3BME67E30
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT BULB KEEP BLOWING OUT. REPLACED 4X IN THE PAST. TWICE LAST MONTH. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN/ISSUE ESPECIALLY IF DRIVING AT NIGHT NOT TO MENTION THE COST AND HASSLE OF HAVING TO CHANGE OUT THE LAMPS SO OFTEN.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-12-27
- VIN: 4S3BMBA6XE3
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: AT 87K MILES, DRIVER SIDE LOW BEAM WAS BURNED OUT, SINCE CHANGING THE BULB IS DONE VIA THE FENDER LINING, IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO DO YOURSELF. BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER WHO THEN FOUND THAT 3 OTHER BULBS WERE OUT. (INNER/OUTER MARKERS, D/S BULB). THE TECHNICIAN MENTIONED THAT THE 2014 LEGACY HAD A DESIGN ISSUE WHEREBY MULTIPLE LIGHTS CAN FAIL, ONCE THE LOW BEAM GOES. HE ALSO MENTIONED THE DESIGN WAS CORRECTED FOR 2015 MODEL YEAR. COST $94 TO CHANGE THE BULBS.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-10-09
- VIN: 24S3BMBC61E
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CONSUMED OIL TOO QUICKLY. THE CONTACT HAD TO CONSTANTLY ADD ENGINE OIL TO THE VEHICLE BETWEEN OIL CHANGES AND THE CHECK OIL INDICATOR ILLUMINATED OFTEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LIBERTY SUBARU (55 KINDERKAMACK RD, EMERSON, NJ 07630, (201) 261-0900) TO BE DIAGNOSED, THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,922. THE VIN WAS INVALID. *DT *BF *JB CONSUMER STATED ENGINE NEEDS TO REPAIRED OR REPLACEMENT IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. ENGINE OIL WAS ANALYZED AND FOUND WATER IN IT.*JB*JB CONSUMER STATED DEALER AGREES THERE IS A PROBLEM AND ENGINE TEARDOWN WAS SCHEDULE. VIN INVAALID*JB
2014 Subaru Legacy recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 10 recalls for different components of the 2014 Subaru Legacy.
- Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (STI included), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- 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. Subaru Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKA-20.
- Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- 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. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKC-20.
- Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- 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. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKB-20.
- Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
- Summary: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, 2008-2011 Impreza vehicles, 2008-2014 WRX vehicles, 2005-2014 Legacy vehicles, 2005-2014 Outback vehicles and 2006-2008 Tribeca vehicles equipped with a mechanical key ignition switch installed as a replacement part. The ball spring inside the switch may break, reducing the strength of the ignition switch. If this occurs, the weight on the key ring and certain road conditions could cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.
- Consequence: The engine turning off unexpectedly can increase the risk of a crash. If a crash occurs under this condition, the air bag may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
- 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. Subaru's number for this recall is WUF-91.
- Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Forester, 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Outback, Legacy, and 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Subaru has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 25, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is TKA-19.
- Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles and 2010-2013 Forester vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Subaru is notifying owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is TKC-19.
- Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Outback, and Legacy vehicles, 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles and 2010-2013 Forester vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Subaru is notifying owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 25, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is TKB-19.
- Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.
- Components: PARKING BRAKE
- Summary: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The electronic parking brake (EPB) may not engage as intended, allowing the vehicle to rollaway if the transmission is not in the proper gear when parked.
- Consequence: A vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPB actuator assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 19, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WTV-81.
- Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.
- Components: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
- Summary: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Legacy vehicles manufactured November 26, 2008, to June 7, 2013, and 2010-2014 Outback vehicles manufactured January 9, 2009 to June 7, 2013. Due to contamination, components within the windshield wiper motor bottom cover may interfere with each other. If an obstruction, such as a buildup of snow or ice prevents the wiper arms from being able to stop in the parked position, the wiper motor may overheat and the bottom cover may melt.
- Consequence: If the windshield wiper motor overheats, the wipers may fail, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the wiper motor cover may melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor bottom cover assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTK-71. Note: This recall supersedes recall 11V-469. All vehicles that were remedied under that campaign are affected by this campaign, and need to have their wiper motor bottom cover replaced again.
- Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Summary: Subaru of America is recalling certain model year 2014 Legacy 3.6R and Outback 3.6R and 2013 Tribeca vehicles manufactured June 12, 2013, through June 28, 2013 and equipped with 5-speed automatic transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the parking rod may come loose inside the automatic transmission.
- Consequence: As a result of the parking rod detaching, the transmission may not be able to be moved from the "park" position preventing the vehicle from being moved or driven. Furthermore, even with the transmission shifted into the 'park' position, the parking mechanism may not engage, and the vehicle may roll away while in the "park" position, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission, free of charge. The recall began during August 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's recall number is WQJ-46.
Negative 2014 Subaru Legacy car reviews
Positive 2014 Subaru Legacy car reviews
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You're going to love this car! It has very low miles and is in excellent condition. It's perfect for first-time buyers, whether you're young or elderly.
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You've found a real gem of a car! It has very low mileage and is in excellent condition. It may not be anything fancy, but it's a reliable workhorse. And if the reputation holds true, you should expect to get well over 200,000+ miles out of it, just like many other Subaru owners already have with theirs.
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I chose this car because when I bought it I lived in a city with harsh winters and I needed a reliable, all-wheel-drive option. After researching for over a year, I decided to go with the Legacy over an SUV because of its great gas mileage and the reliability of the Subaru name. The cabin size is also great, comfortably fitting 4 large adults. The only issue I've had with this car is the gas mileage. Despite having driven it for 4200 miles and having had an oil change, I'm still not getting above 21.9 miles to the gallon. I drive on the freeway to work every day and should be getting at least 28 combined. Even on a highway trip of 1200 miles, the best mileage I got was 29 MPG.
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It's almost the greatest car! The road handling is fantastic, which is why I decided to purchase it. The interior layout is also great, with intuitive controls that are well-placed. While more gauges would be nice instead of dummy lights, overall it's a great experience. However, there are a few fundamental flaws in the drivetrain that could be improved. For example, the car has grown in size and weight, but the engine has not kept up. This means that the engine struggles to hold the car going down even mild hills. I think a 3-liter four-cylinder engine would do a better job. Additionally, the first gear is way too high, which can make parking lots a bit of a challenge. Serious hills require 5000 rpm and long clutch riding to get started on. However, if the 5th gear ratio was changed and a new first gear was added, this issue could be solved. Lastly, the reverse gear is made for 45 mph, which can be a bit tricky to manage. Despite these issues, I still think this car is great!
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I've driven other brands such as Toyota, Honda, and Mitsubishi, but I switched to Subaru Legacy because I heard they were solid cars. And I have to say, I have no regrets! The handling is superb, very stable at high speeds, and certainly fun to drive. I had a 2007 Subaru Legacy and upgraded to a 2013 Subaru Touring Legacy, which was a sweet buy. The 2013 Subaru is certainly better at gas mileage compared to the 2007, and the latter year is roomier. Of course, the SI drive is great, and I am yet to explore the sport plus mode! If you're thinking of getting a Subaru Legacy, go for it. You won't regret owning one. I live in Jamaica, where the roads are bad, but all my Subarus that I have owned have been with me for 5 years and more with little front-end work. They're still going strong in 2022. The only drawback I've experienced is the CVT solenoid, which at times fails, and then they suggest buying an expensive valve body!
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Jordon Abbott 2024-10-29
The 2009 Altima Hybrid I traded in was not suitable for Wisconsin winters, as it struggled to make it up hills. However, I am confident in my decision to purchase the Sport model of the Subaru, as it has a sleek and attractive design. The AWD system performs exceptionally well in this climate, even in areas where salt is not used. Although the ride can be a bit stiff and bumpy, the handling is superb. While it may take longer to reach Zero-60 compared to other cars in its class, I am certain that this car has the potential to last for 200K miles or more.
Sherman Mann 2024-07-10
I previously owned a 2010 Subaru Legacy and had a great experience with it, so I decided to upgrade to the 2013 Legacy. Unfortunately, I have not had the same positive experience with this car. The suspension has been changed, resulting in a harsh, noisy, and jittery ride. Additionally, I have not noticed any improvements in handling or fuel efficiency, as I am only getting 17 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway. The OEM tires are also not up to par, as they are noisy and negate the benefits of having an AWD vehicle. While I am disappointed with my experience, I have decided not to purchase or lease another Subaru in the future.
Albin Lowe 2024-06-19
I recently upgraded from a 2012 2.5i Premium to the 2013 2.5i Sport for the new performance upgrades. While the AWD performance of a Subaru is unquestionable and handles almost any road condition with ease, I must admit that the '13 model was a bit disappointing. The acceleration on the '13 is sluggish from a stop but crisp at higher RPMs, and I feel that the acceleration on the '12 was better overall. Additionally, I was averaging 31 mpg with my '12 and only 26 with my '13. Although the Sport interior isn't all that impressive, the seats may feel softer but they also show dirt and lint far worse than the '12 interior. Lastly, the new suspension is stiff and bone-jarring at times, whereas Camry's run the same 18' set-up with a much smoother ride.
Jocelyn Brekke 2024-06-04
The headliner began to fall away from the rear window just 2 weeks after the warranty had expired. However, Subaru promptly paid for a new headliner to be installed, despite the car being leased. While I am unsure if they would have covered the repair if I had owned the car, I was pleased with their response. It was an expensive repair, but I am grateful for Subaru's assistance.
Leopold Rosenbaum 2024-05-18
The '07 Legacy was a car that exuded understated elegance, with attractive aerodynamic lines and high-class materials. The interior was well-designed, with a minimalist center console that was both aesthetically pleasing and user-friendly. However, the newer version of the Legacy has undergone significant changes that have resulted in a less appealing appearance and lower-quality materials. Despite these changes, the Legacy remains a reliable and capable vehicle.