10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
54,532 miles

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2015 Subaru Legacy drivetrain problems

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2015 Subaru Legacy Owner Comments

problem #13

Jul 112023

Legacy

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The CVT failed and the axle

- Renton, WA, USA

problem #12

Dec 062021

Legacy

  • miles
battery drainage problem, transmission jerking

- Folsom, CA, USA

problem #11

Apr 302021

Legacy

  • 84,500 miles
My transmission has been idling rough after coming to a stop and feels as if it is going to stall. If I let off the brake slightly the rpms go back to normal temporarily then continues to idle roughly

- Appleton, WI, USA

problem #10

Mar 262021

Legacy

  • 135,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Car stalled on city street. Turned out to be the transmission.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #9

Jan 252020

Legacy

  • 188,000 miles
The at oil temp and brake light randomly start flashing and kick your car off cruise without any check engine light the transmission fluid and oil temp are not hot but causes the car to lose power. Almost been rear ended on the free way due to this happening dealership does not know what causes this due to it not always happening and the lights go off after shutting the car off and back on again multiple people have this problem with no resolution. I am a huge Subaru fan but will look else where if Subaru doesn't start fixing their mistakes,

- Decatur, IN, USA

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problem #8

Sep 032019

Legacy

  • 80,000 miles
Check engine light came on with the cruise control icon flashing. The cars RPM's were repeatedly fluctuating when parked, in neutral, and in drive with the brake on.

- Quincy, MA, USA

problem #7

Nov 302017

Legacy

  • 90,101 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Since November of 2017 while driving the car it has intermittently jerked and shook excessively, bucking like a mad horse. Car was brought in to dealer for diagnosis. Dealer was not able to identify the cause. After several visits to dealer where I was assured the problem was fixed the same problem continued. It should be noted that the car, while driving started to shut down and I needed to be towed to the dealer. Dealer claimed the problem was a faulty spark plug. Car was then returned to me. Yet again the problem persisted and had I to crawl like a turtle back to home. Car was towed again to dealer for another diagnosis. Now the dealer believes the problem is a faulty cylinder (whatever that means).I have no trust in the reliability of this vehicle and am concerned about the safety of driving this vehicle with my family. It be should be noted that the car has been serviced exactly to the instructions per the mileage guidance. I have reported this concern to Subaru of America corporate office. Case # 1-38872409282. Their response is unfair. I am now left with a car that is unsafe to drive and I should not be penalized financially.

- Matawan, NJ, USA

problem #6

Oct 172018

Legacy

  • 131,254 miles
When parking in a parking spot at a school going to work, the car accelerated on it's own and went up an embankment and struck a tree causing extensive damage.

- Milford, NJ, USA

problem #5

Nov 152017

Legacy

  • 36 miles
Right rear wheel bearing had to be replaced at approximately 36,000 miles. Now the left rear wheel bearing has had to be replaced at approximately 44,000 miles. Both situations occurred when unusual noises were heard from the rear end of the car at highway speeds. The dealership making the repairs and Subaru of America have not provided any reasonable explanation for why both wheel bearings would have problems at relatively low mileage.

- Silver Spring, MD, USA

problem #4

Jan 312015

Legacy

  • miles
Transmission slips, gas cap does not close/open properly and "sticks." Constant buzzing sound from windows even after they were replaced and the moonroof will not close properly when pressing the button for the first time. The moonroof will close and then open again.

- Quincy, MA, USA

problem #3

Aug 092017

Legacy

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Just got a notice that Subaru is extending the warranty on the cvt for this car and my second Subaru (2014 outback 4S4brblc0E3307363). Called them to ask what percentage of cars have needed this repair so I can make an informed decision about keep or disposing of my Subaru. They told me "we do not have any data on # of repairs" and said they just did it as a courtesy to customers. Sounds like a load of bunk to me. I think that I am entitled to this data to make an informed decision and ask your assistance in compelling Subaru to be open and transparent with owners regarding this issue. Thank you.

- Brentwood, TN, USA

problem #2

Mar 262015

Legacy

  • 20 miles
My 2015 Subaru Legacy has a very abrupt throttle tip-in (the manner in which power is delivered upon depressing the gas pedal). Push the throttle a little and nothing happens and then a little more and it takes off like a shot! not safe when pulling into tight parking spaces. I called my Subaru dealer and I was told it is caused by the cvt transmission design. Subaru needs to reduce the abruptness of the throttle tip-in for safe operation. This is unsafe and scary in tight parking situations.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #1

Jan 022015

Legacy

  • miles
Upon low speeds transmission howls, hesitation followed by fast acceleration. Key insertion into ignition is difficult and rough.

- Bellevue, NE, USA

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