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2009 Subaru Legacy Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2009 Subaru Legacy has 8 NHTSA brakes complaints and 2 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2009 Subaru Legacy

Airbags
28
Brakes
8
Engine
7
Structure
5
Electrical
4
Other
3

8

Complaints

2

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

Brakes Recalls

14V311000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Outback and Legacy, 2008-2011 Impreza and 2008-2014 Impreza WRX/STI, and 20...

13V110000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Subaru is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Outback and Legacy vehicles manufactured from December 2003, through April 2009 and currently, or for...

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 1, 2024SERVICE BRAKES,VISIBILITY/WIPER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEUnder Subaru campaign WQK47, which supersedes an earlier campaign, 05-09 Legacy/Outback and other mo...
Oct 25, 2023SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2009 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed...
Dec 20, 2022SERVICE BRAKESPassenger rear brake line corroded and burst causing loss of brake fluid. Due to the loss of brake ...
Oct 8, 2021SERVICE BRAKESFollowing traffic and under heavy braking due to lead vehicle braking hard and making turn without t...
Jul 7, 2021SERVICE BRAKESWhile driving the brakelines were affected and brakes weren't working any longer. I see online there...
Jun 8, 2021SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2009 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, the brake line ruptu...
Jul 30, 2020SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, TH...
Jul 5, 2019SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU LEGACY. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE AND ...

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