2017 Subaru Legacy Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%of 119 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 2017 Subaru Legacy, 5% of the 119 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,000 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.
“I've had to replace the cars front windshield twice since I purchased the car from the dealer. The windshield cracks with the slightest impact from a small piece of debris or rock while driving at freeway speeds.”
NHTSA complaint #11403537, filed 2021-03, 49,618 miles“Gas cap doesn't open. I decided to buy this car last year because another Legacy car had the same repair showing on its carfax. And now I have the problem with this car. The rep said today that they had another car to repair for the same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11206438, filed 2019-05, 25,000 miles“This car have very annoying wind noise coming from top of both side window (around b pillar) when speed over 40mph. And I went to dealer twice try to fix this issue, but they said TSB 12-185-15r can only apply to 15-16 year models, not for 17 year model. But this is exactly same problem on the exact same car.. This issue will cause distracted when driving in high speed!!!”
NHTSA complaint #11051594, filed 2017-11, 1,500 miles“Hood released and blew open while doing 50 mph. After checking oil level, I closed and verified hood was latched, which it was. Driving about 2miles down road, hood blew up causing instant panic and stopping. After pulling over, I found that the hood would no longer latch. I had to use a hammer to bend the latch forward enough to have it latch again.”
NHTSA complaint #11526784, filed 2023-06“The contact owns a 2017 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that there was air noises coming into the vehicle from the vents of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that they believed the noises were coming from near the mirrors of the vehicle. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11459968, filed 2022-04, 20,000 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 2017 Subaru Legacy
35 complaintsElectrical system
30 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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