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2005 Subaru Legacy Suspension Problems

Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2005 Subaru Legacy has 7 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-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

7

Complaints

0

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

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

All Suspension Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 23, 2015SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35...
Aug 23, 2015SUSPENSION2005 SUBARU LEGACY WITH 202,000 MILES HAD A FAILURE OF THE RIGHT LOWER CONTROL ARM DUE TO EXCESSIVE ...
Jan 24, 2015SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS,STRUCTUREVEH. WAS TRAVELING AT APPROX. 25MPH UP A LOW INCLINE ON SLUSHY PAVED 2 LANE SURFACE. VEH. BROKE TRA...
Oct 1, 2011SUSPENSION2005 SUBARU LEGACY WAGON. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH PASSENGER WHEEL BEARING FAILURE *TGW
Jul 31, 2011SUSPENSIONFRONT AXLE FAILURE, RIGHT AXLE BROKE AND BOTH HAD TO BE REPLACED AS THE LEFT WAS CLOSE TO FAILING. ...
Jan 1, 2008SUSPENSIONI EXPERIENCED WHAT THE SUBARU DISCUSSION BOARD (HTTP://WWW.SUBARUOUTBACK.ORG/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?S...
Jan 23, 2006SUSPENSIONMY HUSBAND NOTICED OIL ACCUMULATING ON THE DRIVEWAY. HE LOOKED AND FOUND THE DRIVER'S FRONT STRUT HA...

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