2007 Subaru Legacy Problems
- Complaints
- 33filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 65,392miles, 20 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 9campaigns on record
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 21 mpgcombined, 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD/AWD · 18 city / 25 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 Subaru Legacy (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 33 consumer complaints for the 2007 Subaru Legacy. The part named most often is air bags, with 12 complaints (36% of the total), followed by engine (7) and electrical system (5). 20 of the complaints include a mileage, and 35% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 65,392 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 4 a fire, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns and 208 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 4 recall campaigns covering the inflator module and 22 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 14 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Air bags12 36%
- Engine7 21%
- Electrical system5 15%
- Brakes3 9.1%
- Other or unknown3 9.1%
- Engine cooling2 6.1%
- Body and structure2 6.1%
- Suspension2 6.1%
- Wheels2 6.1%
Also reported: Exterior lighting (1), Steering (1), Transmission and drivetrain (1).
Example complaints
Air bags: “Safety|service campaign: wqr53|NHTSA campaign: 15v323000 05-08 leg/out pass. Air bag inflator:: sent this email to Subaru today: been calling albany Subaru (albany, ca) and downtown Subaru (oakland ca) for 2 months for service on this recall. Both say they have no parts, will call me, I'm on the list, they get parts to do 2 services a month, there are over 400 on the list... Don't you think this is unacceptable for a safety recall? When can I drive with a passenger again? Cc: NHTSA”
NHTSA complaint #10894596, filed 2016-08, 38,000 milesEngine: “Vehicle on highway and street, the head gasket is leaking heavily and causing the oil to leak onto the engine. The pistons will seize. The rods will break and a blown engine will occur.”
NHTSA complaint #11413090, filed 2021-04, 112,000 milesElectrical system: “Vehicle spontaneously caught on fire causing while accelerating at approximately 45 MPH. Fire caused extensive damage to cv shaft boot, wire harness and transmission. Cause of fire is unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #11351123, filed 2020-08, 125,000 milesBrakes: “Subaru USA and the national highway traffic safety administration have issued a recall on specific Subaru's that identifies the brake system will fail without notice. The brake lines on my vehicle that fall under the recall have failed and I did encounter a no brake situation. After bringing the vehicle in for repair of the recall, the dealership contacted me back and claimed it was not the brake lines that caused the issue. I confirmed and tested my claim prior to bringing in the vehicle that the issue was 100% due to the rear brake line leaking. …”
NHTSA complaint #11317158, filed 2020-03, 135,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
35% of the 20 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 44,000 and 93,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2007 Subaru Legacy. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy · sedan (side air bags) AWD | not rated | 5 / 5 | — | — | 4 · 10.7% risk |
| Legacy · sedan (side air bags) AWD | not rated | 5 / 5 | — | — | — |
Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2007 Subaru Legacy version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,900 |
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 6-speed manual | 17 | 24 | 20 | $4,100 |
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 17 | 23 | 20 | $4,100 |
| Legacy Wagon AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Legacy Wagon AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Legacy Wagon AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,900 |
| Legacy Wagon AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 17 | 23 | 20 | $4,100 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 20V001000Jan 2, 2020Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator moduleCovers: Subaru Legacy 2003–2014, Outback 2003–2014, WRX 2004–2014 +4 more
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (STI included), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of…
- 20V002000Jan 2, 2020Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator moduleCovers: Subaru Legacy 2003–2014, Outback 2003–2014, WRX 2004–2014 +4 more
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of…
- 20V003000Jan 2, 2020Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator moduleCovers: Subaru Legacy 2003–2014, Outback 2003–2014, WRX 2004–2014 +4 more
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of…
- 19V297000Apr 11, 2019Electrical system › Ignition › SwitchCovers: Subaru Legacy 2005–2014, Outback 2005–2014, WRX 2008–2014 +3 more
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, 2008-2011 Impreza vehicles, 2008-2014 WRX vehicles, 2005-2014 Legacy vehicles, 2005-2014 Outback vehicles and 2006-2008 Tribeca vehicles equipped with a mechanical key…
- 16V738000Oct 13, 2016Electrical systemCovers: Subaru Legacy 2007–2009, Impreza 2008–2014, Forester 2009–2013 +1 more
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2008-2014 Impreza vehicles and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, all equipped with turbo-charged engines. The relay that controls the secondary air…
- 15V323000May 28, 2015Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator moduleCovers: Subaru Legacy 2003–2008, Outback 2003–2008, Baja 2003–2004 +2 more
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Subaru Baja vehicles manufactured January 22, 2003, to July 21, 2004, 2004-2005 Impreza vehicles manufactured January 28, 2003, to May 31, 2005, 2003-2008 Subaru Legacy vehicles…
See all 9 recalls for the 2007 Subaru Legacy → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 208 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11037943Oct 5, 2026Other or unknown, Electrical system. This announcement provides information on a new software update for the Midtronics Dss and DCA machines.
- 11037940Sep 18, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin provides paint code information for 2027 model year vehicles.
- 11037930Sep 15, 2026Other or unknown. This announcement provides an update to all 2027 model year Subaru warranty coverages for wear items and adjustments.
- 11037929Sep 14, 2026Other or unknown, Electrical system. This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.
- 11037927Sep 14, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.
- 11036807Aug 20, 2026Electrical system. This Service Information Bulletin outlines a systematic procedure for diagnosing parasitic draw (dark/standby current) in vehicles experiencing battery drain when the ignition is off, leading to…
- 11036796Aug 13, 2026Electrical system. This Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)
- 11036794Aug 5, 2026Electrical system. Techtips newsletter locator index.
- 11036789Aug 1, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. This is an revised version of the original bulletin
- 11034249Jun 12, 2026Other or unknown. This announcement is requesting retailer staff to retain the EyeSight protective hood covers from Generation 4 EyeSight cameras.
Other model years of the Subaru Legacy
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 1,500 | 0 | 5 | 30 | — | Too new |
| 2024 | 17 | — | 0 | 5 | 30 | — | Too new |
| 2023 | 10 | 1,025 | 2 | 5 | 30 | — | Too new |
| 2022 | 34 | 8,000 | 2 | 5 | 30 | 38 · Typical | Rising |
| 2021 | 31 | 5,150 | 3 | 5 | 30 | 26 · Fewer | Stable |
| 2020 | 121 | 5,900 | 6 | 5 | 30 | 100 · More | Falling |
| 2019 | 123 | 6,125 | 3 | 5 | 29 | 71 · More | Stable |
| 2018 | 117 | 20,450 | 3 | 5 | 29 | 65 · More | Stable |
| 2017 | 119 | 31,000 | 2 | 5 | 29 | 50 · Typical | Falling |
| 2016 | 147 | 35,000 | 3 | 5 | 29 | 69 · More | Falling |
| 2015 | 160 | 16,070 | 3 | 5 | 29 | 87 · More | Falling |
| 2014 | 53 | 30,284 | 10 | 5 | 24 | 34 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2013 | 66 | 30,000 | 12 | 5 | 24 | 44 · Typical | Falling |
| 2012 | 90 | 87,500 | 16 | — | 22 | 28 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2011 | 167 | 77,000 | 16 | 4 | 22 | 75 · More | Falling |
| 2010 | 150 | 70,000 | 18 | — | 22 | 79 · More | Falling |
| 2009 | 65 | 72,486 | 13 | — | 21 | 38 · Typical | Falling |
| 2008 | 65 | 78,256 | 9 | — | 21 | 20 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2007 | 33 | 65,392 | 9 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 87 | 98,000 | 7 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 184 | 74,000 | 9 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 49 | 85,000 | 10 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 60 | 79,800 | 14 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 54 | 66,750 | 4 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 77 | 62,540 | 7 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2000 | 94 | 94,815 | 3 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 94 | 101,000 | 3 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 114 | 108,048 | 4 | — | 24 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1997 | 139 | 92,000 | 5 | — | 24 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1996 | 123 | 90,000 | 3 | — | 24 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 182 | 166,116 | 2 | — | 24 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 60 | 125,000 | 0 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1993 | 77 | 114,385 | 1 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 55 | 124,900 | 2 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 78 | 149,630 | 3 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 81 | 72,000 | 4 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Subaru Legacy model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 Subaru Legacy have?
NHTSA recorded 33 consumer complaints for the 2007 Subaru Legacy as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2007 Subaru Legacy is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 12 complaints (36% of the total), followed by engine with 7.
Has the 2007 Subaru Legacy been recalled?
NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2007 Subaru Legacy get?
The EPA rates the 2007 Subaru Legacy (Legacy AWD, 2.5L 4-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 18 city and 25 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2007 Subaru Legacy reported?
Among the 20 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 65,392 miles and the middle half falls between 44,000 and 93,000 miles; 35% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.