general problems of the 2010 Subaru Legacy

13 problems related to equipment have been reported for the 2010 Subaru Legacy. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2010 Subaru Legacy based on all problems reported for the 2010 Legacy.

1 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 12/06/2025

Notice significant rust or corrosion on my 2010 Subaru Legacy, especially on the subframe. Had it professional inspected and confirmed on December 6, 2025 because it was making a squeaky noise when I applied the brakes. I purchased this vehicle 02/15/20 used, was not told about corrosion. Bought vehicle at maxon Buick GMC in union, new jersey. Also,my headlight bulbs keeps going out every year since I purchased my Legacy.

2 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 09/04/2024

Stalling at stop lights. More often when it's cold and rainy. This happens to me at minimum 4x a day.

3 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 05/22/2023

While driving heard a loud crunching noise coming from front driveside wheel area car was hard to control took it to mechanic and found out subframe is rotted and control arm pulled right out of the subframe.

4 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 08/06/2022

Front subframe has rotted away in several spots. This makes the vehicle extremely unsafe to drive. With possible wheel loss or control of steering. Problem has been confirmed by independent repair shop during state inspection. No warning lights are on or possible for this issue. Issue was first noticed from noise coming from front of vehicle like rocks bouncing around, followed by strong pulling to the right when braking.

5 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2022

I was driving home and heard loud creaking and grinding noises from the front of the car, especially when I was turning or braking. I did use it the next day and it sounded worse. I brought the car to my local repair shop and was told that the problem was a crack in the front sub frame. I did not have an accident or hit anything.

6 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 07/30/2019

My sister and I have the same exact car just one year apart and they both stall when coming to a stop even though the car is an automatic. The brake light blinks, the cruise control light blinks and is unable to be used, the traction control light stays on, and the check engine light comes on. It has been like this for several years now and ive tried to troubleshoot many things to fix it, but nothing has worked. The lights stay on constantly making it unable for me to use my cruise control and the car to stall when coming to a stop at any speed. I also know several others with the same model that have had this issue and also see videos of this happening to other people on youtube and them being unsure of the problem to fix it.

7 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 07/04/2019

Was driving vehicle at 25 mph and the check engine light, stability skid light, brake light, and cruise light are on (brake and cruise lights are blinking. I replaced the gas cap and these lights are still on. Cruise and brake lights are flashing while other lights are just on.

8 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 02/05/2019

My car was sitting overnight and when I started the car the check engine light, stability skid light, brake light, and cruise light are on. I replaced the gas cap and these lights are still on. Cruise and brake lights are flashing while other lights are just on.

9 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 09/12/2017

Car drops rpm and stumbles to almost stalling during breaking at city speeds also does the same in low speed reverse situation like parking. Dash lights up but no code stored. This is the third time this issue has presented itself. I spoke to a dealer reference the reverse issue and was told that there was nothing wrong with the car. Subaru claims to be one of the safest vehicles on the road? this is not safe. The chance of being rear ended at highway speed could be deadly!.

10 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 07/23/2016

Another vehicle stopped directly in front of me ,hitting the front of my car with force. Then that car abruptly left the scene. The airbags did not go off and I was severely jolted. Then the car went up in flames. I was in a state of shock and confusion. Left the scene and ran home as my body was in turmoil. I had to use the bathroom immediately. I then called the police. Regarding the accident. The other car has still not been found. Progressive is my insurance. The car was towed to a lot in turnersville,n. J. My insurance company has all the information.

11 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 01/19/2015

Car stalls when slowing down or braking to stop. No error codes or engine light warning. Car starts right after but stalls again frequently. Checked all fluid levels ok. Happens with hot or cold weather.

12 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 08/19/2014

I had entered a parking space, and was slowing to come to the end of said parking space. The car rapidly accellerated, and I could not stop it with the break. I hit the concrete at the end of the space at full speed, which stopped the car. I noticed that the impact had slipped the gear into neutral. When I turned the car back on, it registered that it was in cruise control. I have never used cruise control on any this or any other vehicle. I have bruising from the seat belt, and neck pain from the impact. The vehicle is not drivable due to damage to the front end, and a rumbling noise in the engine with poor response when accelerating.

13 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 09/29/2009

2010 Subaru Legacy driver side floor mats keeps moving and could make it difficult to brake/accelerate. There are 2 "pegs" sticking up to hold the floor mat in place but as you drive, the floor mat shifts and comes off the right peg pushing the mat up and turning it. This happens routinely every day as the car is driven. The floor mat does not stay safely in place. Please note that this has happened since the first day of ownership and at all speeds.


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