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High Reported Activity — 2018 Subaru Legacy

The 2018 Subaru Legacy shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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3
NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
117
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
7
Crash Reports
1 fire report
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NHTSA Recalls — 2018 Subaru Legacy (3)

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

🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number…
NHTSA #21V587000
🔧 Visibility: Rearview Mirrors/Devices
Failure to display the rearview image while backing up increases the risk of crash.
Remedy: Subaru has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the audio system display software, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at…
NHTSA #18V935000
🔧 Electrical System: Software
The inaccurate fuel display may cause a driver to unexpectedly run out of fuel and the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the combination meter software, free of charge. The recall began February 20, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's…
NHTSA #18V773000
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Most Common Problems — 2018 Subaru Legacy

Based on 117 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
38
Unknown Or Other
21
Visibility/wiper
19
Visibility
8
Steering
4
Engine
4
Back Over Prevention
3
Structure
3
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Subaru Legacy — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2018 model year is highlighted.

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✅ Best model years: 2021, 2022 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2018 Subaru Legacy

Is the 2018 Subaru Legacy reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2018 Subaru Legacy has 3 recall campaigns and 117 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2018 Subaru Legacy have?
The 2018 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 2018 Subaru Legacy?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2018 Subaru Legacy are: Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Visibility/wiper, Visibility. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2018 Subaru Legacy safe to buy?
The 2018 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: 2021, 2022. These show the lowest complaint rates.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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.