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2011 Subaru Legacy Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 16 NHTSA recalls and 166 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Avoid This Year — 2011 Subaru Legacy

The 2011 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.

16
NHTSA Recalls
16 recalls on record
166
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
7
Crashes + Injuries
2 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2011 Subaru Legacy (16)

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

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V626000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V009000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V007000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V008000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V001000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V003000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V002000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V297000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V694000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V014000

Showing 10 of 16 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2011 Subaru Legacy

Based on 166 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
46
Air Bags
24
Steering
16
Electrical System
15
Exterior Lighting
14
Service Brakes
10
Unknown Or Other
9
Suspension
7
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Subaru Legacy — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2011 model year is highlighted.

2010 150 complaints 2011 166 complaints 2012 89 complaints 2013 66 complaints 2014 53 complaints 2015 159 complaints

✅ Best model years: 2014 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2011 Subaru Legacy

Is the 2011 Subaru Legacy reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2011 Subaru Legacy has 16 recalls and 166 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2011 Subaru Legacy have?
The 2011 Subaru Legacy has 16 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 2011 Subaru Legacy?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2011 Subaru Legacy are: Power Train, Air Bags, Steering, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2011 Subaru Legacy safe to buy?
The 2011 Subaru Legacy has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 16 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Subaru Legacy should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Subaru Legacy are: 2014. These show the lowest complaint rates.
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.