Seats Related Problems of the 2005 Subaru Legacy

Table 1 shows three common seats related problems of the 2005 Subaru Legacy. The number one most common problem is related to the seats (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the front seat heater/cooler (one problem).

Table 1. Seats related problems of Subaru Legacy


Recently reported Seats problems of the 2005 Subaru Legacy

The Seats problem

The vehicle was parked on a city street. My son went out in the morning to move it to find the driver side seat burned completely out and soot all over the car. His insurance (liability only) would not cover the damage and was told by Subaru to have it towed to a dealer at his expense for them to   Read details...

The Front Seat Heater/cooler problem

The heated seats in the Subaru Legacy gt limited have an element that "arcs" on to itself. Mine had a burn hole in the fabric upon replacement. This represents a fire hazard. Possible symptoms are bottom of the seat heating, but not the back, and vice versa.   Read details...

The Mid/rear Seats Assembly problem

Consumer driving with child in rear seat. Consumer slowed down to exit freeway, and the middle seat back came down and unbuckled the seat belt. Seat back pushed the middle seat belt into the release of the side seat belt and unlocking the booster seat.   Read details...


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