2009 Subaru Legacy Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 8%of 65 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,012miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2009 Subaru Legacy, 8% of the 65 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,012 miles.
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.
“After being parked for several hours, we got in the car and were driving on side streets, we had just turned onto a highway and were picking up speed (about 30-40mph) when the hood flew up and smashed the windshield. We were able to pull the car over and get assistance. Fortunately, no one was hurt.”
NHTSA complaint #11010194, filed 2017-07, 84,000 miles“Opened driver side door one night and as I was pulling door open I was talking to someone who was outside of the car and hit my neck on the window since it has no frame. It was dark, couldn't see the clear glass and never gave it a thought. The window caught my neck at an angle exactly where I had surgery in '07. It hurt and scared me a lot and I thought it did something to my throat. Thank goodness it didn't. If it happened just after my surgery, it could have ripped my neck open. I have never had a car with no window frames before. …”
NHTSA complaint #10302104, filed 2010-01, 14,000 miles“I was driving on a local highway at around 55 MPH which is just under the posted 65 MPH limit. Suddenly the hood opens and slams into the windshield. It scared the heck out of me, but I was able to maintain control and pull over despite the surrounding traffic. It could have been a lot worse. Once safely on the side of the road, I sat for a few minutes before getting out since I was shaken a bit. I then checked on the damage. The windshield cracked in several places and the hood sustained multiple dents. I was able to re-latch the hood and drove home slowly for fear that it might happen again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10557695, filed 2013-12, 76,023 miles“My 2009 Subaru Legacy's dashboard is completely melted. Now it is a glossy soft material and every time the sun glares from the front, it makes it difficult for me to see out of the window.”
NHTSA complaint #11065999, filed 2018-01“The contact owns 2009 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v311000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the brake warning light illuminated and the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the brake lines were leaking due to corrosion. The contact was also informed that the fuel tank was also rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 131,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11325292, filed 2020-05, 131,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11022304Aug 11, 2025This bulletin provides information on paint codes for vehicles in the 2026 line up.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 3% |
| 2017 | 6 | 5% |
| 2016 | 6 | 4% |
| 2015 | 10 | 6% |
| 2014 | 7 | 13% |
| 2013 | 5 | 8% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 5 | 3% |
| 2010 | 7 | 5% |
| 2009 | 5 | 8% |
| 2007 | 2 | 6% |
| 2005 | 4 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 3 | 5% |
| 2002 | 2 | 4% |
| 2001 | 3 | 4% |
| 2000 | 8 | 9% |
| 1999 | 4 | 4% |
| 1998 | 7 | 6% |
| 1997 | 4 | 3% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 6 | 3% |
| 1994 | 2 | 3% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
| 1992 | 7 | 13% |
| 1991 | 13 | 17% |
| 1990 | 19 | 23% |
Other parts of the 2009 Subaru Legacy
31 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Subaru Legacy
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology