Wiper problems of the 2011 Subaru Legacy

Two problems related to wiper have been reported for the 2011 Subaru Legacy. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Subaru Legacy based on all problems reported for the 2011 Legacy.

1 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 01/07/2016

01/07/2016 shortly after taking the freeway exit wife noticed the battery light turned on and power steering got heavy. All other warning light on the dash started to flicker as the passenger compartment quickly filled with smoke. She then pulled over and had just enough time to get both kids out before the entire car was engulfed in flames. Fire originated from under the hood of her 2011 Subaru Legacy 3. 6r limited. The vehicle was a total loss.

2 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 04/16/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2011 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that while in park,the wipers were activated but they failed to function. The contact replaced the fuse. However, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 11v469000 (visibility). The failure mileage was 96,577. Oo.




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