Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2005 Subaru Legacy has 13 NHTSA other complaints and 0 other-related recalls.
13
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | A combination of high temperature and exposure to sunlight is causing dashboard to become sticky/mel... |
| Mar 24, 2019 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE DASH IS MELTING AND CREATING SUCH A GLARE AND A REFLECTION ON THE WINDSHIELD THAT IT OBSTRUCTS... |
| Oct 31, 2018 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | DRIVING VEHICLE EASTBOUND ON HWY-14 IN VANCOUVER, WA, APPROX 60 MPH. VEHICLE LOST POWER AND WOULD NO... |
| Oct 1, 2016 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR MY SUBARU LEGACY AND PROCEEDED TO TAKE MY CAR IN FOR INSPECTION AT SE... |
| Jul 1, 2016 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | FUEL LEAKING FROM TOP OF GAS TANK. NO COLLISON. GAS SMELL BEGAN AS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT LIT AND CRUISE... |
| Apr 5, 2016 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | AFTER MY DAD FILLED HIS LEGACY WITH FUEL WE COULD SMELL FUMES FROM THE FUEL. WE TOOK IT TO THE SUBAR... |
| Jan 14, 2016 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | THE CAR IS CREATING A GAS LEAK AND SMELL AFTER COLD START UPS. THE CAR ALSO FILLS UP WITH SMOKE AFTE... |
| Jan 30, 2014 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | AFTER COLD START (~10F) EXPERIENCED SEVERE FUEL VAPOR ODORS IN CABIN. DEALER TIGHTENED EASILY ACCESS... |
| Jan 1, 2014 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | PLASTIC FUEL PUMP BASKET/ASSEMBLY FLANGE THAT MOUNTS ON TOP OF FUEL TANK STRUCTURALLY DETERIORATES R... |
| Dec 1, 2013 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | RAW FUEL SMELL INSIDE CAR CABIN. SMELL OF FUEL IS OVERPOWERING WHEN VEHICLE IS NOT ON THE FREEWAY. ... |
| Jan 16, 2013 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | SMELL OF GAS IN CABIN WHEN COOL/COLD WEATHER, VISIBLE LEAKING GAS WHEN CAR IS ON IN ENGINE COMPARTME... |
| Jan 1, 2013 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | STRONG GAS ODOR IN CABIN COMING FROM THE ENGINE WHEN THE WEATHER IS UNDER 38* FEELS LIKE IF THERE IS... |
| Sep 1, 2009 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ODOR OF FUEL WAS PRESENT INSI... |