2014 Subaru Legacy Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 9%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2014 Subaru Legacy, 9% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 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.
“At 87k miles, driver side low beam was burned out, since changing the bulb is done via the fender lining, it is very difficult to do yourself. Brought it to the dealer who then found that 3 other bulbs were out. (inner/outer markers, d/s bulb). The technician mentioned that the 2014 Legacy had a design issue whereby multiple lights can fail, once the low beam goes. He also mentioned the design was corrected for 2015 model year. Cost $94 to change the bulbs.”
NHTSA complaint #11163918, filed 2018-12, 87,693 miles“This is the 3rd time in 5 years that I have had to replace the low beam headlights on both sides of my vehicle. Seems to be an inferior system or electrical issue. This results in a safety concern especially if driving at night not to mention the cost and hassle of having to change out the lamps so often.”
NHTSA complaint #11105292, filed 2018-07“The contact owns a 2014 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated while driving at approximately 58 MPH the driver side headlamp became inoperable. The contact also stated that the fog lamps were also inoperable. The headlamp bulbs and fog lamp bulbs were replaced however, the failure recurred. A local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11310425, filed 2020-02, 80,000 miles“Low beam headlight bulb keep blowing out. Replaced 4x in the past. Twice last month. This is a safety concern/issue especially if driving at night not to mention the cost and hassle of having to change out the lamps so often.”
NHTSA complaint #11174614, filed 2019-02Related service bulletins
- 11012260Dec 13, 2024This bulletin is for information purposes only.The bulletin adresses design changes of the headlamps and rear combination lamps, where moisture and or condensation may develop on…
- 10130273Jan 26, 2018This bulletin provides a measurement and adjustment procedure for the stop lamp switch. An improperly adjusted (or faulty) stop lamp switch can cause any of the DTCs listed above…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 12% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 2% |
| 2014 | 5 | 9% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 | 18 | 11% |
| 2010 | 11 | 7% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 3 | 5% |
| 2007 | 1 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 13 | 7% |
| 2003 | 1 | 2% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 3 | 2% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2014 Subaru Legacy
14 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Subaru Legacy
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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