2019 SUBARU LEGACY Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Subaru Legacy. This model year has 120 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Visibility/Wiper.
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Worst 2019 Subaru Legacy Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Visibility/Wiper
Electrical Faults
Uncategorized Issues
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Subaru Legacy. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility/Wiper | 49 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 35 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 20 | — | 1 | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 5 | 2 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 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 2019 Subaru Legacy. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Showing 120 most recent complaints
Multimedia component is not working correctly and it could cause an accident due to trying to change/control the component over and over again. It has a mind of its own. I turn it off and it turns on by itself. It switches radio stations by itself. The screen changes apps all by …
Due to a dead battery issue in 2025, I bought a new battery. A year later, the car wouldn't start & I finally got it jumped. Ran fine for 3 weeks, then wouldn't start again. I brought car back to the Interstate battery shop, who tested the alternator, which was fine, but he said …
Unintended acceleration, on 2 occasions. First occasion, car was in DRIVE waiting at a traffic stop and the engine radically increased it's RPM from idle to over 6000 RPM, remaining there. Braking control maintained the automobile's position. Shifting the car into neutral caused…
I am reporting a safety issue with my 2019 Subaru Legacy that hesitates and nearly stalls when accelerating from a stop and is now undriveable due to stalling and shaking. I bought the car new from AutoNation Subaru Carlsbad in 2019. It has about 65,000 miles and I have driven it…
Constant battery issues. I've replaced the car battery 3 times and the car seems to be suffering from "parasitic battery drain". It took a long time to diagnose the issue and I've been to the Rye Subaru dealership 2 times already and they are still trying to fix the issue. Th…
My vehicle light is on keeps saying oil at temp as well as other lights are currently turn on. I took it to subaru location was informed my transmission was bad. But the car drives well just have a bunch of lights.
CVT failed at 85,000 miles. It started slipping and squealing and had to be replaced by the dealership. The car was never driven rough, in mountainous terrain, etc. Very disappointing.
The entertainment system got bubbles and stopped working only after 50,000 miles.
The navigation screen has delaminated and no longer works. You can see where there are layers of screen that are discolored and has a matte finish underneath and the entire screen is erratic and works only 10% of the time. I cannot answer calls through the car any longer a…
My husband was driving on [XXX] and the hood of the Subaru flew up, cracking the entire windshield, damaging the exterior of the roof and interior of the roof, the whole hood and frame where the hood meets the car. The car was driven but escorted by local PD to body shop. Less t…
If the car is not driven every day the battery dies due to a parasitic draw. Subaru knows there is a problem with the DCM from these years but refuses to correct the issues which there are 3 that are known. Dcm constantly searches for 3g network that is no longer killing the batt…
Parasitic Battery Drain due to DCM fuse problem
Parasitic drain on battery leaves the car dead and unable to start with out a jump. Battery is only six months old. Replaced old battery because of this same issue.
Main infotainment display delamination, this causes a safety concerns, as the screen can become irresponsive, and even black out during reverse making the backup camera, nonfunctioning. The other safety issue at risk is that because of the delamination it causes "ghost-clicking"…
The Starlink screen becomes uncontrollable and begins changing screens on its own making driving very distracting and losing all control of vital functions such as radio, gps and phone. I have no control over it. I have video of the incident but cannot figure out how to upload i…
Infotainment system touchscreen failed and it became unstable. Bluetooth connected to phone failed, gos failed Yes Yes No
On the beginning of a trip the screen, Infotainment system started jumping, and shaking. We had been using the system for guidance while driving in unfamiliar area. The screen then started randomly selecting buttons while we were still trying to use directions from the screen…
The radio/ starlink system begins changing screens on its own thus losing all control of critical functions such as phone and gps. There appears to be marks behind the glass of the screen which are not able to be cleaned. There are recalls for this issue on the 2018 Subaru Lega…
Radio is delaminating and causing random calls and radio changes while driving. Serious safety issue. Subaru covered a portion of the replacement but entire cost should be covered due to it being an obvious manufacturer defect.
Battery dies over and over again. I drive every day, I never leave lights on, and I am having to purchase a battery over and over again.
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2019 Subaru Legacy.
Recalls for 2019 Subaru Legacy
3 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2019 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.
2019 Subaru Legacy — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2019 Subaru Legacy reliable?▾
Notable Issues. The 2019 Subaru Legacy has 120 NHTSA owner complaints, 2 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Visibility/Wiper (49 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Subaru Legacy?▾
#1: Visibility/Wiper (49 complaints). #2: Electrical Faults (35 complaints). #3: Uncategorized Issues (20 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2019 Subaru Legacy?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2019 Subaru Legacy?▾
The 2019 Subaru Legacy has 2 crash-related complaints and 1 fire reports out of 120 total NHTSA complaints. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2019 Subaru Legacy have any recalls?▾
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2019 Subaru Legacy. The largest issue: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2019 Subaru Legacy?▾
The 2019 Subaru Legacy has notable issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Visibility/Wiper 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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