2011 Subaru Legacy Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 11%of 167 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,475miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2011 Subaru Legacy, 11% of the 167 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,475 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My car has been stalling out while in reverse and when coming to a stop it will shudder and act like it's about to turn off. My dealership is telling me that it is the torque converter and needs to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #11197196, filed 2019-04, 105,000 miles“I had a 2011 Subaru legacy2.5;at 1130 am,I was pulling into a parking space at a local convenience store near us that we often go to,when suddenly on turning right into the space I heard the engine rev at a fast speed even though I had lifted my foot from the accelerator.(I used to drive a manual shift,and it reminded me of the sound an engine would make when trying to upshift too fast between gears)before I could react the car surged forward into the space,and I was barely able to slam the brake before it covered the 6 to 8 feet and hit a guard post,crumbling the front end to where the…”
NHTSA complaint #10898386, filed 2016-08, 24,350 miles“1st time -02/02/2017 leaking into passenger area above rear view mirror; flooded driver's foot area. Dealer drained the moon roof. 2nd time - 05/05/2017leaking into rear seat foot area from below the carpeting on rhs. Very large puddle; after 2 days still very large puddle. Under the front passenger seat there is a metal rectangular box containing ???? This is the area that is affected by the excessive wetness problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10985784, filed 2017-05, 31,950 miles“At highway cruising speeds of 60-75mph there is a vibration/shake that is felt through the steering wheel. When traveling long distances this vibration causes discomfort to hands/arms. Decreased tire pressure, road force balance, and steering wheel replacement (soa TSB) did not fix. Next step is to replace tires. These are bandaids to the problem. Please force a real solution.”
NHTSA complaint #10380818, filed 2011-02, 1,500 miles“.the turn signals are not auto cancelling. Then the drivers automatic window button is not responding. Causing decreased visibilty if the window is stuck open”
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 17% |
| 2024 | 5 | 29% |
| 2023 | 3 | 30% |
| 2022 | 8 | 24% |
| 2021 | 7 | 23% |
| 2020 | 26 | 21% |
| 2019 | 20 | 16% |
| 2018 | 29 | 25% |
| 2017 | 21 | 18% |
| 2016 | 42 | 29% |
| 2015 | 28 | 18% |
| 2014 | 7 | 13% |
| 2013 | 5 | 8% |
| 2012 | 13 | 14% |
| 2011 | 18 | 11% |
| 2010 | 13 | 9% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 9% |
| 2006 | 6 | 7% |
| 2005 | 6 | 3% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 5 | 9% |
| 1999 | 7 | 7% |
| 1998 | 4 | 4% |
| 1997 | 5 | 4% |
| 1996 | 7 | 6% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2011 Subaru Legacy
47 complaintsAir bags
25 complaintsEngine
22 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsSuspension
19 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsExterior lighting
18 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Subaru Legacy
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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