SeatsPart report
2016 Subaru Legacy Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 147 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,520miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 2016 Subaru Legacy, 1% of the 147 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,520 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related service bulletins
- 10202842Oct 27, 2021This bulletin provides a service procedure to address customer concerns of a âsqueakingâ -type sound from the front seat(s).
- 10201027Aug 4, 2021This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.
- 10199949Jul 16, 2021This bulletin provides a procedure to help identify the source of a squeaking, creaking or popping -type sound heard coming from the driverâs seat.
- 10186399Jan 26, 2021This bulletin announces a design change made to the front seat hinge bolts.
- 10186363Jan 12, 2021This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.
- 10185082Dec 15, 2020This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 4% |
| 2013 | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 6 | 3% |
| 2002 | 1 | 2% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 4 | 4% |
| 1996 | 6 | 5% |
| 1995 | 3 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2016 Subaru Legacy
Electrical system
51 complaintsOther or unknown
42 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
18 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaints
51 complaintsOther or unknown
42 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
18 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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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