Electrical System Related Problems of the 2018 Subaru Legacy

Table 1 shows five common electrical system related problems of the 2018 Subaru Legacy. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (33 problems). The second most common problem is related to the software (one problem).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Subaru Legacy


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2018 Subaru Legacy

The Electrical System problem

Ghost touch issues with infotainment system (as with many other Subaru models). Cannot use radio, bluetooth or any screen functions.   Read details...

The Software problem

My Subaru starlink infotainment system has experienced 5 events of total blackout to the infotainment screen over the 9-month period since purchasing. This has resulted in loss of functionality to the phone, bluetooth, radio and backup camera capabilities.   Read details...

The Car Will Not Start problem

While exiting off highway, the can unexpectedly shut off nearly causing a wreck. Car would not restart. The entertainment screen remained working the entire time. The instrument cluster went black and remained this way.   Read details...


Electrical System related problems in other Subaru Legacy model year vehicles:



Legacy Service Bulletins
Legacy Safety Recalls
Legacy Defect Investigations