Two problems related to brakes failed have been reported for the 2005 Subaru Legacy. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Subaru Legacy based on all problems reported for the 2005 Legacy.
The contact owns a 2005 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the brake pedal failed and depressed to the floorboard. The contact continued to drive with the parking brake applied. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called an independent mechanic and was informed about NHTSA campaign number: 14v311000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
2005 Subaru Legacy. Consumer writes in regards to brake failure. The consumer stated the brakes failed while driving. The failure was due to corrosion.