Subaru Legacy owners have reported 116 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 15 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (72 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension coil spring (9 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Vehicle: 2012 Subaru Legacy VIN: [xxx] owner location: syracuse, NY (salt-belt state) dealer: romano Subaru (syracuse, NY) dealer findings / estimate: “urgent work — subframe with sway links — $3,119. Read details...
Front right coil spring broke at base of strut. Read details...
Severe steering wheel/front end shimmy about 60+ mph with normal driving. Pretty much a constant oscillation at road speed. Road force balancing of no help, nor do new tires have any effect. For goodness sake, NHTSA, please start a formal investigation of this significant and prevalent problem. . . Read details...
The contact owns a 2007 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle began making a humming noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and was diagnosed as a rear wheel bearing failure. Read details...
Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the right lower control arm broke. The failure recurred on one occasion. The vehicle was taken to dealer where it was diagnosed that the lower control arm had failed and needed to be replaced. Read details...