Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2008 Subaru Legacy has 8 NHTSA electrical complaints and 2 electrical-related recalls.
8
Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, 2008-2011 Impreza vehicles, 2008-2014 WRX vehicles, 2005-2014 Legac...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2008-2014 Impreza vehicles and 2009...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | There is a parasitic drain on my car battery. I have replaced the alternator and battery twice, and ... |
| Jul 14, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | VEHICLE DIES. I KNOW THERE IS A RECALL OUT THERE FOR THIS REASON BUT I'M TOLD THAT MY CAR IS NOT PAR... |
| Jan 10, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER | WHEN THE REAR WINDOW DEFROST IS TURNED ON THE RADIO NO LONGER WORKS. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE A SAFETY C... |
| Oct 5, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | HAD THE RECALL FOR BRAKES DONE & RECALL FOR AIR BAG, & CATALYTIC CONVERTER. NEVER RECIEVED POST CARD... |
| Apr 22, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | RED AIRBAG INDICATOR IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BEGUN COMING ON/OFF ONCE OR TWICE A WEEK THEN BECAME CONS... |
| Nov 15, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE (FAULT CODE ... |
| Jul 13, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | I BROUGHT MY CAR TO THE LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHEN MY AIRBAG LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD WAS COMING ON INTERM... |
| Jun 1, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY , BUT NOW STAYS ON THE MAJORITY OF THE... |