Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2017 Subaru legacy has 29 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
29
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The battery has died several times and had to be replaced over the years due to a likely slow drain ... |
| Aug 25, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | the key gets stuck in the ignition and you have to slide the shifter back in forth till it unlocks. ... |
| Jun 13, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES | The car had been going on several local stops. Car was in the middle of a main thoroughfare ready t... |
| Jan 11, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Vehicle's batter discharges to the point where the vehicle has to be jumped or battery charged up. ... |
| Dec 25, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I have a problem of the car not starting several times now. If I do not drive it for several days th... |
| Dec 23, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The car's battery does not recharge the battery adequately, or retain a charge for a reasonable amou... |
| Nov 3, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Left town for 3 weeks and upon return the battery was dead. This happened the last time the car was ... |
| Oct 5, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Battery went dead had it charged - went dead shortly after. Replaced battery and within a year of r... |
| Sep 23, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Battery is draining and going dead even though battery and starter are new and battery is good. Need... |
| Sep 19, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The battery frequently dies. Has had to be replaced multiple times. The mechanic has checked and doe... |
| Sep 14, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Battery draining. Car won't start |
| Sep 10, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2017 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated while attempting to remove the key from th... |
| Sep 5, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Unexplained battery drain on my 2017 Subaru Legacy. Had to jump the vehicle on two different occasio... |
| May 9, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My battery is constantly draining and having corrosion. I have replaced the battery 3 times in 5 yea... |
| Feb 21, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Hello! We have a 2017 Subaru Legacy 2.5I LM that was purchased used in 2018. Since the purchase of t... |
| Oct 13, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Car seems to have an electrical issue. Battery dies several times a year. Sometimes, you can jump it... |
| Sep 15, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Repeated failure to start due to dead battery. Original battery replaced and replacement battery co... |
| Jul 26, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | In 4 1/2 years of ownership I have had to replace the battery three times and the front window twice... |
| Jul 15, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I do not know what caused the fire, but maybe the battery or something electrical. The car stalled a... |
| May 3, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | BOUGHT MY CAR IN 2017 AND I HAD MY BATTERY REPLACED 2.5 YEARS LATER DUE TO LOW BATTERY, MULTIPLE JUM... |