Three problems related to wiring have been reported for the 2016 Subaru Legacy. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Subaru Legacy based on all problems reported for the 2016 Legacy.
The car was stationary and over time rodents (mice) chew on the electrical wires harness due to the attraction of manufacturing material. Manufacturing material is a soy base electrical wrapping. Both occurrences happened at the same exact junction where wiring housing is attached to the engine. Evidence is first occurrence in November 2021, second occurrence April 2021. Antidotal evidence is the Subaru service department employee stated that this is a usual occurrence from Subaru cars. Both repairs in less than five months charges are over $6000.
Wires and other components are made of soy based materials that attract rodents squirrels chipmunks and cats apparently and have been chewed; the harness was destroyed and potential damage to this and to power steering line, exhaust hoses and other wiring and parts with soy exist. The manufacturer states there is no remedy other than to replace with the same materials. We are concerned not only for financial reasons but particularly safety issues. When I turned on the engine in the morning every warning light on the dash was flashing including brake, transmission, oil, air, etc and I could not drive at all. I have spoken with others who have had accidents or car fires related to this situation.
Eye site safety main wiring harness rodent damage harness insertion made with soybean so its made of food happened parked in driveway.