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2010 Subaru Legacy Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 18 NHTSA recalls and 150 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Avoid This Year — 2010 Subaru Legacy

The 2010 Subaru Legacy is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

18
NHTSA Recalls
18 recalls on record
150
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
10
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2010 Subaru Legacy (18)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Subaru dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V626000
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NHTSA #19V007000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V009000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V008000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V002000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V001000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V003000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V297000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V012000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V694000

Showing 10 of 18 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2010 Subaru Legacy

Based on 150 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
45
Air Bags
25
Steering
12
Exterior Lighting
10
Engine
10
Electrical System
8
Service Brakes
7
Structure
6
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Subaru Legacy — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2010 model year is highlighted.

2010 150 complaints 2011 166 complaints 2012 89 complaints 2013 66 complaints 2014 53 complaints
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Frequently Asked Questions — 2010 Subaru Legacy

Is the 2010 Subaru Legacy reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2010 Subaru Legacy has 18 recalls and 150 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2010 Subaru Legacy have?
The 2010 Subaru Legacy has 18 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Subaru Legacy?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2010 Subaru Legacy are: Power Train, Air Bags, Steering, Exterior Lighting. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2010 Subaru Legacy safe to buy?
The 2010 Subaru Legacy has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 18 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Subaru Legacy should I buy?
Use the year comparison chart above to identify which model years have the fewest reported problems for the Subaru Legacy.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.