There are 3 owner-reported body & structure complaints for the 2011 Subaru Legacyin NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
The contact owns a 2011 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH and driving over a speed bump, there was an abnormal sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the subframe was damaged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 14,000. The VIN was not available.
1ST TIME -02/02/2017 LEAKING INTO PASSENGER AREA ABOVE REAR VIEW MIRROR; FLOODED DRIVER'S FOOT AREA. DEALER DRAINED THE MOON ROOF. 2ND TIME - 05/05/2017LEAKING INTO REAR SEAT FOOT AREA FROM BELOW THE CARPETING ON RHS. VERY LARGE PUDDLE; AFTER 2 DAYS STILL VERY LARGE PUDDLE. UNDER THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT THERE IS A METAL RECTANGULAR BOX CONTAINING ???? THIS IS THE AREA THAT IS AFFECTED BY THE EXCESSIVE WETNESS PROBLEM. IF THIS A COMPUTER COMPONENTS BOX OR A HEATING ELEMENT BOX, PEOPLE SITTING IN EITHER THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OR THE IMMEDIATE REAR SEAT COULD BE AT RISK FOR ELECTRICALLY CAUSED INJURY.
DRIVING THROUGH THE SALTY STATE OF UT. MY REAR WINDOWS ON MY SUBARU LEGACY HAVE SALT BUILDING UP ON THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR. GOING TO THE CAR WASH DOESN'T HELP, IT JUST GROWS RIGHT BACK. I'M WORRIED THAT THE SALT COULD BE CAUSING INTERNAL DAMAGE TO DOOR, WHICH COULD LEAD TO FAILURE. *TR
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on Apr 26, 2026