Table 1 shows five common power train related problems of the 2016 Subaru Legacy. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission not engage (one problem).
There was a recall for my 2016 Subaru Legacy transmission issue (cvt), I got a letter from Subaru on 9/23/2018 which extended warranty for 2016-2017 Legacy/outback cvt from 5 years/60000 miles to 10 years/100000 miles, started from 9/30/2019. Read details...
The transmission does not immediately engage, when shifting from reverse to drive or drive to reverse, with or without engaging the foot brake. The transmission goes into a significant neutral state before it engages, in either direction, allowing the vehicle to drift until the transmission engages Read details...
In less than 36,000 miles it developed a grinding noise that can be felt above 50 mph. Dealer found a problem with the auto transmission. It will being replaced under warranty. Strange, I thought Subaru is known for better transmission. Read details...