Electrical System Related Problems of the 2012 Subaru Legacy

Table 1 shows two common electrical system related problems of the 2012 Subaru Legacy. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the headlights turn off while driving (one problem).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Subaru Legacy


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2012 Subaru Legacy

The Electrical System problem

Engine stalls after abrupt stop. For example, I was on post road in westport connecticut and slowed down from 25mph+ very quickly with a hard brake. The engine immediately stalled and all lights on the dashboard were activated. Restarting the car allowed me to proceed.   Read details...

The Headlights Turn Off While Driving problem

Vehicle has an electrical failure that causes the dash check engine, brake, cruise and other lights to activate. While driving, the failure causes: one or both headlights to suddenly fail making the vehicle illegal and dangerous to drive at night, cruise control to suddenly fail, and stability   Read details...


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