Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Subaru Legacy
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Subaru Legacy has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 33 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V003000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V002000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V001000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V297000 Ignition Switch may Turn Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V738000 Power Relay may Fail Allowing Air Pump to Overheat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V323000 Passenger Side Front Air Bag Inflator may Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V311000 Brake Lines may Fail due to Corrosion NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V110000 Brake Lines may Fail due to Corrosion NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V460000 ENGINE OIL SUPPLY PIPE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 12 complaints
- Engine 7 complaints
- Electrical System 5 complaints
- Service Brakes 3 complaints
- Unknown or Other 3 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 2 complaints
Of the 33 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 4 a fire; across all 33 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$8,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Subaru Legacy has frequent airbag, engine, and electrical system issues. Recalls include airbag inflators and ignition switches, indicating potential for serious problems. Additionally, complaints point to engine and brake issues, suggesting higher maintenance costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | very common |
| Ignition Switch | 50,000–75,000 miles | $150–$400 | common |
| Brake Lines | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| Engine Cooling | 80,000–110,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Replace brake fluid every 2 years
- Check and refill coolant annually
- Replace air filters annually
- Inspect transmission fluid annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual engine noises
- Braking issues or fluid leaks
- Ignition difficulties
- Warning lights for airbags
- Cooling system leaks
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Subaru Legacy at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.