6.2
fairly significant- Typical Repair Cost:
- $160
- Average Mileage:
- 54,050 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 8 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- replace battery (7 reports)
- not sure (1 reports)
electrical problem
Helpful websites
- Subaru Battery Settlement Website - Some 2015 Subaru Legacys may be covered, in part, for replacement of the battery, IF it is a second or subsequent replacement and you are under 100.000 miles. There is also a "reflash" procedure which may correct the issue that is causing the battery to discharge sooner than it should.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
We have owned two 2015 Subaru Legacy sedans. Both of them have had major battery problems. We've had to have battery tenders (trickle-chargers) installed on both cars, and we're still having battery problems. We've been stuck in various parking lots, unable to start the car, and had to get jumps from others. This is a royal pain. I'm planning to buy a small battery jump-starter to deal with this situation.
I've been told by our mechanic that this vehicle does not really "turn off" when you shut it down. There are several devices in the car which continue to have a "parasitic draw" on the battery, which it is not capable of sustaining. We've had the battery and charging system checked out multiple times, and everything checks out fine. Replacing the battery will NOT solve the problem. Replacing the battery with a deep-cycle battery will NOT solve the problem. It is an inherent defect in the electrical system of the vehicle.
- Robert B., Eugene, US