Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2022 Subaru Legacy
NHTSA data on file today
The 2022 Subaru Legacy has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 34 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 #24V227000 Air Bag May Not Deploy NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V755000 Switch Failure May Cause Loss of Rearview Image NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 16 complaints
- Unknown or Other 8 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 4 complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Air Bags 2 complaints
- Lane Departure 2 complaints
Of the 34 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 34 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2022 Subaru Legacy has moderate reliability concerns due to two recalls affecting key systems: air bags and power transmission. Limited owner complaints mostly point to unspecified issues, likely indicating a range of minor concerns rather than a singular serious defect.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODS sensor | 0–30,000 miles | $400–$700 | common |
| Transmission switch | 20,000–40,000 miles | $500–$800 | occasional |
| Brakes | 30,000–60,000 miles | $300–$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 changes
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Brake fluid changes
- Spark plug replacement
- Coolant system checks
- Scheduled inspections
- Air filter replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning lights
- Transmission shifting issues
- Braking performance changes
- Unusual noises when starting
- Moisture buildup in interior
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2022 Subaru Legacy at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.