2007 SUBARU LEGACY Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Subaru Legacy. This model year has 33 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Airbag Malfunctions.
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Worst 2007 Subaru Legacy Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbag Malfunctions
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Subaru Legacy. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag Malfunctions | 12 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 9 | — | 4 | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 5 | — | 2 | — | |
| Brake System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Search Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2007 Subaru Legacy. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Showing 33 most recent complaints
Brake line failed unexpectedly and catastrophically while driving 2007 Subaru Legacy. Vehicle would have been covered per recall [XXX]; however, it was registered in Virginia so was not 'included' in the recall despite being exposed to comparable levels of snow and road salt in a…
Rear driver side wheel bearing is bad at 75,000 miles
The dash pad has deteriorated, become sticky and shinny. My daughter owns a Mazda 3 with a similar problem, Mazda had a recall and the dash pad was replaced by the dealer. This is a safety issue because the shinny finish that has formed creates glare in the inside windshield in t…
VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY AND STREET, THE HEAD GASKET IS LEAKING HEAVILY AND CAUSING THE OIL TO LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE. THE PISTONS WILL SEIZE. THE RODS WILL BREAK AND A BLOWN ENGINE WILL OCCUR.
I HAVE RECEIVED OVER 40 NOTICES REGARDING MY 2007 SUBARU LEGACY THAT I HAVE NOT OWNED SINCE 2015. THE CAR IS SITTING IN A JUNK YARD AND I HAVE CALLED THE NUMBER ON THESE NOTICES ROUGHLY 15 TIMES AND EACH TIME I AM TOLD SOMETHING DIFFERENT. I DO NOT OWN THIS CAR. PLEASE TAKE ME OF…
VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT ON FIRE CAUSING WHILE ACCELERATING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH. FIRE CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO CV SHAFT BOOT, WIRE HARNESS AND TRANSMISSION. CAUSE OF FIRE IS UNKNOWN.
SUBARU USA AND THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION HAVE ISSUED A RECALL ON SPECIFIC SUBARU'S THAT IDENTIFIES THE BRAKE SYSTEM WILL FAIL WITHOUT NOTICE. THE BRAKE LINES ON MY VEHICLE THAT FALL UNDER THE RECALL HAVE FAILED AND I DID ENCOUNTER A "NO BRAKE" SITUATION…
CAR SHUDDERS WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT. SUBARU HAS OTHER MODELS ON RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE. NOTICED IT AT FIRST WHEN PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT SPACE
UNLOCKED DOORS SUDDENLY WON'T OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. VEHICLE IS PARKED, TRYING TO ENTER CANT OPEN DOOR. IF VEHICLE IS IN AN ACCIDENT NO ONE WILL HAVE ACCESS TO ENTER OR EXIT PASSENGERS. ON A SUBARU FORUM I WAS ADVISED THAT ITS A COMMON PROBLEM. WELL, FORD HAD SIMILAR P…
1. TAKATA -TRIED TO SEE IF MY CAR IS PART OF CLASS ACTION AUTOAIRBAGSETTLEMENT.COM WOULDN'T TAKE MY VIN; GLITCH. 2. HEAD GASKETS - IT WAS KNOW THAT THEIR HEAD GASKETS ARE AN ISSUE CAUSING (ME & MANY) TO HAVE TO HAVE THEM REPLACED COSTING $2000+; IT SEEMS THIS SHOULD BE REIMBURS…
THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS CONNECTING THE BODY AND REAR LIFT GATE WHICH CONTAINS 14 WIRES WITHIN A RUBBER ACCORDIAN BOOT SUFFERED A BREAKAGE OF ALL 14 WIRES AT THE BODY SIDE OF THE BOOT. THIS AFFECTED THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT, DEFROST WIRES, AND THE REAR WIPER MOTOR AS A SAFETY ISSUE, …
HOOD LATCH FAILURE ON HIGHWAY. FLEW UP AND BROKE WINDSHIELD. SAME THING HAPPENED TO OUR 2004 SUBARU LEGACY EXACTLY A WEEK BEFORE. WINDSHIELDS AND HOODS NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE LATCH IS LIKE A TOY, NOT STURDY AT ALL. CONTACT ME ASAP FOR PHOTOS [XXX] COULDN'T GET THE PHOTOS TO LOA…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUBARU LEGACY. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, A BURNT RUBBER AND PLASTIC ODOR EMITTED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE DASHBOARD BECAME EXTREMELY HOT AND CAUSED THE FUSES TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPEND…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V323000 (AIR BAGS). HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIM…
SAFETY|SERVICE CAMPAIGN: WQR53|NHTSA CAMPAIGN: 15V323000 05-08 LEG/OUT PASS. AIR BAG INFLATOR:: SENT THIS EMAIL TO SUBARU TODAY: BEEN CALLING ALBANY SUBARU (ALBANY, CA) AND DOWNTOWN SUBARU (OAKLAND CA) FOR 2 MONTHS FOR SERVICE ON THIS RECALL. BOTH SAY THEY HAVE NO PARTS, WIL…
TAKATA RECALL: MY COMPLAINT #10894596, JUST SUBMITTED, SEEMS TO BE PART OF THE TAKATA RECALL
TL* TAKATA RECALL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V323000(AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED IN DECEMBER OF 2015. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED TH…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V323000 (AIR BAGS) AND 14V311000 (SERVICE BRAKES AND HYDRAULIC) BUT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DI…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V323000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME…
THE RED AIR BAG LIGHT ON MY CAR'S DASH IS CONSTANTLY ON, AND WILL NOT TURN OFF. I AM CONCERNED BECAUSE MY CAR IS A 2007 SUBARU LEGACY, AND I KNOW THAT THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON CARS THAT HAVE THE TAKATA AIR BAGS INSTALLED IN THEM. I AM NOT SURE WHY MY CAR'S YEAR AND MODEL HAVE…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2007 Subaru Legacy.
Recalls for 2007 Subaru Legacy
9 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2007 Subaru Legacy. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2007 Subaru Legacy — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2007 Subaru Legacy reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2007 Subaru Legacy has 33 NHTSA owner complaints, 1 crash-related, and 9 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Airbag Malfunctions (12 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Subaru Legacy?▾
#1: Airbag Malfunctions (12 complaints). #2: Engine Problems (9 complaints). #3: Electrical Faults (5 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Subaru Legacy?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2007 Subaru Legacy?▾
The 2007 Subaru Legacy has 1 crash-related complaints and 4 fire reports out of 33 total NHTSA complaints. 3 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2007 Subaru Legacy have any recalls?▾
Yes — 9 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2007 Subaru Legacy. The largest issue: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2007 Subaru Legacy?▾
The 2007 Subaru Legacy has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Airbag Malfunctions issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Subaru Legacy reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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