CarRecallWatchThe 2005 Subaru Legacy has 9 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 184 complaints with NHTSA, including 11 crashes, 4 fires, 10 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (30 reports).
2005 Subaru Legacy recalls
Passenger Airbag May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments
The passenger frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles can rupture.
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments
Some vehicles had their passenger frontal airbag inflators replaced under an earlier recall, but the replacement inflators use the same design.
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal shrapnel
The passenger frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles can rupture.
Ignition Switch May Turn Off Engine, Disabling Airbags
The ignition switch on these vehicles may have a ball spring inside that can break, weakening the switch.
Passenger Air Bag Inflator May Rupture and Injure Occupants
The passenger-side frontal air bag inflator in affected vehicles may be susceptible to moisture intrusion.
Most common 2005 Subaru Legacy problems
Problem areas named in the 184 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 30 |
| Electrical System | 25 |
| Air Bags | 22 |
| Service Brakes | 22 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 15 |
| Power Train | 14 |
| Exterior Lighting | 13 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 12 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 11 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2005 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard. The contact downshifted to slow down, and the vehicle came to a stop. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The contact inspected the vehicle and became aware that at the rear of the vehicle there was brake fluid leaking onto the ground. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V311000 (Service Brakes, Hy
While driving to work, my brake pedal went to the floor and I lost 90% of braking power. After managing to get the car back home, and topping up brake fluid, I noticed a puddle of it right in front of the passenger rear wheel. After doing research, found that this was a problem for this car, covered under recall WQK-47. Having bought this car used a few months ago, I checked and apparently this recall had been performed, but was obviously not successful in preventing the failure of my brakes. After researching the recall, found that there were 2 remedies depending on the inspection performed by the dealer when the car was brought in for the original recall work. According to the service reco
Brake lines were definitely not replaced even though known to be defective and prone to corrosion and leaks. Almost got into a accident because the known recalled area let go on the highway
The contact owns a 2005 Subaru Legacy. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V311000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the dealer refused to perform the recall. The contact stated that the dealer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, while braking for a traffic light, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The contact was able to stop the vehicle and had the vehicle towed to a dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the rear passenger side brake line had corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not rep
The vehicles brake lines have corroded and started to leak, resulting in the stopping distance increasing and the vehicle not being safe to drive. When getting the airbag recall performed at the Subaru dealership 3 years ago I mentioned the brake line recall. They stated they inspected the lines, and no issue was present. There is now an obvious issue with the brake line corroding and failing. Subaru is telling me there is no active recall.
2005 Subaru Legacy questions
Does the 2005 Subaru Legacy have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls for the 2005 Subaru Legacy: Passenger Airbag May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments; Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments; Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal shrapnel; Ignition Switch May Turn Off Engine, Disabling Airbags; Passenger Air Bag Inflator May Rupture and Injure Occupants. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Subaru Legacy?
Based on 184 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (30), Electrical System (25), Air Bags (22).
How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Subaru Legacy has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.