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#BS-2017-SUBLEG-2517

2017 Subaru Legacy

Based on reports from 140 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
140
Crashes
13
Fires
2
Recalls
2
TSBs
366
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 140 complaints, 13 crashes, 2 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

cracked windshield

4 complaints • Severity 6.5/10

$X,XXX
2

wires chewed by rodents

2 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
3

cam carrier leak

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the VisibilityHIGH

34 owners reported visibility issues — failures commonly reported around 31K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

29
0–30K
30
30–60K
6
60–90K
2
90–120K
1
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (30 reports) • Median: 31K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Visibility (34 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Visibility34 (24%)
Electrical28 (20%)
Other21 (15%)
Steering9 (6%)
Airbags7 (5%)
Structure:body6 (4%)
Engine5 (4%)
Brakes5 (4%)

2017 Subaru Legacy: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Visibility Issues

Visibility complaints account for 24% of all reports filed for the 2017 Subaru Legacy, with 34 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 31,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 31K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2017 Subaru Legacy, with 28 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2017 Subaru Legacy, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2017 Subaru Legacy, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2017 Subaru Legacy. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

16V292000Do Not DriveMay 2016

STEERING:COLUMN

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to May 6, 2016. The steering column on the affected vehicles may have been improperly machined, and as a result, turning the steering wheel may have no effect on the direction of the wheels.

16V716000Nov 2016

AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured September 21, 2016, to September 23, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the knee guard bracket may not be properly attached to the steering beam assembly.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Subaru Legacy is the 2013 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 140 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2017 Subaru Legacy: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Subaru Legacy?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2017 Subaru Legacy is related to the visibility, with 34 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2017 Subaru Legacy reliable?
The 2017 Subaru Legacy has 140 complaints, 13 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2017 Subaru Legacy problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2017 Subaru Legacy have any recalls?
Yes, the 2017 Subaru Legacy has 2 recalls on record. At least one is a critical “Do Not Drive” recall. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Subaru Legacy problems start?
Based on 68 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 31,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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