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4S3BL616897••••••2009 Subaru LEGACY
This build draws 2.8× more complaints than the average 2009 Subaru LEGACY build (6 vs 2).
6on this build
56on the model
26builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 3Power Train 1Electrical System 1Engine 1
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakesJun 2021
The contact owns a 2009 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, the brake line ruptured with the brake pedal depressing to the floorboard. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed…
Electrical SystemJul 2018
The contact called on behalf of his daughter who owns a 2009 subaru legacy. On two separate occasions, while driving highway speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The VIN…
Air BagsAug 2016
The contact owns a 2009 subaru legacy. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V358000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
Power TrainSep 2010
The contact owns a 2009 subaru legacy.while parked with the engine running the vehicle began to roll backwards, she was able to catch up to the vehicle and apply pressure to the brake pedal. The vehicle had not diagnosed to determine the cause of failure. The vehicle had not…
Air BagsMar 2015
The air bag indicator lights up on the panel when I start my car engine and the indicator light stays on and never goes off while I drive. I am worried that the air bags will release unnecessarily while I'm driving
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 4S3BL616897236079 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.