Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2008 Subaru Legacy has 6 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
6
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2021 | POWER TRAIN | The CV axle on the passenger side caught on fire. It was the rubber boot on the inner side over the... |
| May 31, 2018 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | ALL OF MY DASH LIGHTS ARE ON (STATIONARY & IN MOTION) CRUISE CONTROL LIGHTS BLINKS CONSISTENTLY (STA... |
| Dec 22, 2015 | POWER TRAIN | THE OIL COOLER DISINTEGRATED DURING A TRIP WITHOUT ANY WARNING, NO LIGHTS OR ANYTHING. ACCORDING TO... |
| Oct 7, 2011 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN OCCURRING FOR A LONG TIME NOW. I AM FINALLY REPORTING THIS AFTER GIVING UP ON... |
| Mar 9, 2010 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | I GOT OFF THE HIGHWAY ON A SECONDARY ROAD ON MY WAY HOME, WHEN AFTER THE SECOND STOP SIGN TRYING TO ... |
| Nov 29, 2008 | POWER TRAIN | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU LEGACY. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 35 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED ... |