Electrical System Related Problems of the 2005 Subaru Legacy

Table 1 shows three common electrical system related problems of the 2005 Subaru Legacy. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (14 problems). The second most common problem is related to the wiring (eight problems).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Subaru Legacy

Problem Category Number of Problems
Electrical System problems
14
Wiring problems
8
Battery problems
1

Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2005 Subaru Legacy

The Electrical System problem

The cd player turns on by itself when radio is on. Nothing specifically makes it happen like hitting a bump or anything it does it while car is still. Car was takin on to be looked at but they said nothing could be done. Also, gear shift doesn't always lock in place.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

I recently noticed that some elements of my rear hatch on my Subaru Legacy wagon were not working. Specifically, the lights that illuminate the license plate, the rear defroster, center brake light, hatch locking mechanism, and radio antenna were not working.   Read details...

The Battery problem

Immediately following heavy rain storms, my 2005 Subaru Legacy wagon had problems starting and running. The engine 'stutters' or 'misfires' until the battery is disconnected and left for approximately 10 minutes, then reconnected.   Read details...


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