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2005 Subaru Legacy Lights Problems

Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2005 Subaru Legacy has 6 NHTSA lights complaints and 0 lights-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2005 Subaru Legacy

Engine
30
Brakes
23
Electrical
23
Airbags
18
Other
13
Speed Control
11
Powertrain
11
Fuel System
11
Suspension
7
Lights
6
Tires
6
Wheels
5
Visibility
5
Seat Belts
5
Steering
3
Seats
3

6

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Lights Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 20, 2018EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPERWIRES THAT GO TO THE REAR HATCH FOR THE WIPER AND THIRD BRAKE LIGHT ARE SEVERED AFTER REPEATED OPENI...
Feb 1, 2013EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPERREAR WINDSHIELD WIPER STOPPED WORKING CAUSING VERY LIMITED VISIBILITY OUT OF REAR WINDOW DURING INCL...
May 15, 2009EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTHE LOW BEAM LIGHT BULBS BURN OUT FREQUENTLY. I USE THE HIGH QUALITY BULBS (AROUND $28 EA) BUT THEY...
Feb 10, 2006EXTERIOR LIGHTINGDT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER PURCHASING A NEW VEHICLE, ALTHOUGH THE HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS ILLUMINAT...
Jan 1, 2006EXTERIOR LIGHTINGI WANT TO REINFORCE A SAFETY PROBLEM ALREADY REPORTED ON YOUR LIST. AT NIGHT, WITH THE DAYTIME RUNNI...
Feb 13, 2005EXTERIOR LIGHTINGNO FAILURE OF SAFETY EQUIPMENT BUT VEHICLE DESIGN PROMOTES OPERATION AT NIGHT WITH NO TAIL LIGHTS. ...

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