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2006 Subaru Legacy Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2006 Subaru Legacy has 7 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2006 Subaru Legacy

Speed Control
21
Electrical
14
Airbags
11
Engine
10
Brakes
7
Powertrain
7
Other
5
Fuel System
4
Suspension
3

7

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 3, 2018POWER TRAINTPS MALFUNTION. STOPS ACCELERATION AT THE HIGHWAY THAT ALMOST CAUSES AN ACCIDENT.
Jun 7, 2014POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU LEGACY OUTBACK (NA). WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO...
Oct 1, 2013POWER TRAINMY 2006 SUBARU LEGACY WAGON SUDDENLY LOSES ACCELERATION SOMETIMES, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, CRUI...
May 11, 2011POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 55MPH, MY LEGACY'S THROTTLE BECAME UNRESPONSIVE, THE CHECK ENGINE L...
May 10, 2006POWER TRAIN2006 SUBARU LEGACY, BOUGHT NEW, IT HAS EXPERIENCED A STUTTER SINCE NEW. THE STUTTER OR LACK OF HESIT...
Feb 28, 2006POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHERABOUT A MONTH AGO I PURCHASED A 2006 SUBARU LEGACY 2.5 GT MT. I HAVE TWO MAJOR COMPLAINTS THAT MOST...
Jan 1, 2006POWER TRAINCAR HESITATES FOR 1 SECOND BEFORE MOVING. *JB

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