2016 Subaru Legacy electrical system problems
The 2016 Subaru Legacy has 53 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 28% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
53
Electrical System complaints
28%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“MAY OF 2017 I WAS DRIVING NORTH BOUND ON 294. AS I WAS GOING THROUGH THE CURVE THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON THE CAR WOULDN'T TURN BACK. I STOP AND WAS ABLE TO PULL THE CAR OFF THE ROAD WITH NO INCIDENT. I CALLED SIS IT'S A D ASKED IF WAS A SAFETY RECALL. I WAS TOLD NO. I THEN HAD THEM TO THE…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2016 Subaru Legacy have?
NHTSA has 53 complaints about the 2016 Subaru Legacy electrical system — 28% of all complaints filed for that model year.
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Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.