Subaru Legacy owners have reported 38 seats related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common seats problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seats (24 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat head restraint (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Seats problems | |
| Front Seat Head Restraint problems | |
| Front Seat Recliner problems | |
| Front Seat Heater/cooler problems | |
| Mid/rear Seats Assembly problems |
A recall was issued Mar 22, 2024 for a dangerous safety issue. An air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury. Remedy dealers will replace the ods sensors on the front passenger seat, free of charge. Read details...
The headrest angle is completely uncomfortable. It will cause people do accident, because they can't drive with ease. Read details...
My daughter spun her 1996 Subaru Legacy wagon while trying to miss a deer at about 45 mph. She hit a tree going backwards. In the collision the seat back broke on the drivers seat. This caused her to hit her head and neck and she suffered a broken neck. Read details...
The heated seats in the Subaru Legacy gt limited have an element that "arcs" on to itself. Mine had a burn hole in the fabric upon replacement. This represents a fire hazard. Possible symptoms are bottom of the seat heating, but not the back, and vice versa. Read details...
Right rear seat does not latch/lock in place in upright position. Left rear seat does latch/lock in place in upright position. Read details...