Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2023 Subaru Legacy
NHTSA data on file today
The 2023 Subaru Legacy has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 10 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 #23V755000 Switch Failure May Cause Loss of Rearview Image NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V647000 Driveshaft May Disconnect NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 3 complaints
- Air Bags 2 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 2 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Visibility 1 complaint
- Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint
Of the 10 complaints on file, 2 report a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2023 Subaru Legacy has experienced two recalls related to its drivetrain, potentially impacting reliability. Complaints are minimal but worth noting. Considering the recalls, the overall reliability rating is average.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| inhibitor switch | unknown | $200–$400 | common |
| driveshaft | unknown | $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 change every 6,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change at 60,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Coolant system check annually
- Spark plugs replacement at 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Strange noises from the drivetrain
- Transmission fluid leaks
- Vibrations during acceleration
- Check engine light related to emissions
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2023 Subaru Legacy at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.