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SuspensionPart report

2006 Subaru Legacy Suspension Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
5%of 87 total for the year
Median mileage
66,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 Subaru Legacy, 5% of the 87 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Many of the Subaru vehicles are being recalled because of the front suspension - arm control - and I feel my vehicle should be included in this recall and it is not. It is a defect in so many of their vehicles. What can I do to have Subaru reimburse me for this defect? Thank you for your help.”

NHTSA complaint #10466387, filed 2012-07, 60,000 miles

“I have an 06 Subaru Legacy gt.at my 30,000mile checkup the report states good except the rear brake pads & rotors which is rated; may require follow up attention.the rear rotors were machined. At 37,778 miles the radio was replaced due to it shorting out. At this mileage my coolant cap is no longer holding pressure & has to be replaced. At 44,542miles, the invoice says replace rear brakes as only the brake pads were replaced & the rear rotors were machined 6,000miles ago. …”

NHTSA complaint #10237821, filed 2008-08, 29,000 miles

“Our 2006 Legacy outback was our 4th family Subaru, and was recently purchased used. I'm a driver with over 48 years of accident-free experience in new england and the northern us, traveling on personal and business trips during all types of severe winter driving conditions. While driving on a two-lane state road, light snow had just begun. Speed limit (50) and just developing conditions warranted no special concerns, however once or twice the back end felt as though wind was affecting travel (there was no wind), I slowed to 30-35 MPH although snow still hadn't covered the road. …”

NHTSA complaint #10488032, filed 2012-12, 73,000 miles

“June 2012 - replaced front control arm bushings which were worn after only ~80,000 miles, earlier than would be expected. Rear control arm bushings are also wearing and will need to be replaced. August 2013 - airbag warning light on dashboard came on and stayed on while driving with a passenger in the front seat. Brought the car to the shop who informed me it was a faulty map light assembly. Was also informed that this is common with Subaru's which research online confirmed.”

NHTSA complaint #10538188, filed 2013-08, 94,000 miles

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Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202113%
201833%
201722%
201621%
201543%
201412%
201244%
20111911%
201075%
200912%
200726%
200645%
200574%
200412%
200323%
2002611%
200168%
20001314%
199989%
199876%
199796%
199687%
1995148%
199423%
199212%
199156%
199034%

Other parts of the 2006 Subaru Legacy

Vehicle speed control
30 complaints
Electrical system
17 complaints
Engine
16 complaints
Fuel system
16 complaints
Air bags
13 complaints
Brakes
10 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
8 complaints
Other or unknown
6 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Electronic stability control
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Subaru Legacy

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology