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2016 Subaru Legacy Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 144 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Use Caution — 2016 Subaru Legacy

The 2016 Subaru Legacy has elevated complaints or recalls that warrant careful consideration. Have any open recalls resolved before purchase and inspect the vehicle thoroughly.

3
NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
144
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
9
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Subaru Legacy (3)

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

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V794000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V292000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V502000
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Most Common Problems — 2016 Subaru Legacy

Based on 144 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
46
Unknown Or Other
22
Steering
16
Visibility/wiper
14
Power Train
12
Vehicle Speed Control
8
Structure
6
Service Brakes
4
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Subaru Legacy — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

2010 150 complaints 2011 166 complaints 2012 89 complaints 2013 66 complaints 2014 53 complaints 2015 159 complaints 2016 144 complaints 2017 118 complaints 2018 112 complaints 2019 122 complaints 2020 120 complaints

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

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2016 Subaru Legacy

Is the 2016 Subaru Legacy reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Subaru Legacy has 3 recalls and 144 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2016 Subaru Legacy have?
The 2016 Subaru Legacy has 3 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 2016 Subaru Legacy?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 Subaru Legacy are: Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Steering, Visibility/wiper. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2016 Subaru Legacy safe to buy?
The 2016 Subaru Legacy has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 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.