Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2015 Subaru Legacy
NHTSA data on file today
The 2015 Subaru Legacy has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 160 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V251000 Electronic Stability Control System/FMVSS 126 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V502000 Transmission Oil Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V366000 Collision Mitigation Braking may not Function NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 37 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 36 complaints
- Unknown or Other 28 complaints
- Engine 23 complaints
- Power Train 15 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 14 complaints
Of the 160 complaints on file, 15 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 160 complaints, owners report 10 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2015 Subaru Legacy faces several recalls, notably for electronic stability control and driveshaft issues. Owner complaints focus primarily on electrical and visibility problems, indicating average reliability compared to peers.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 30,000–60,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| visibility/wiper | 20,000–50,000 miles | $150–$400 | common |
| engine | 60,000–90,000 miles | $700–$2,000 | occasional |
| power train | 50,000–80,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | occasional |
| service brakes | 40,000–70,000 miles | $200–$600 | 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 changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Timing belt inspection
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system check
- Spark plug replacement
- Tire rotations
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Recurring check engine light
- Unusual braking noise
- Wiper motor failure
- Transmission fluid leaks
- Battery issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2015 Subaru Legacy at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.