2011 Subaru Legacy drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 45 complaints for the 2011 Subaru Legacy, 19% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 45 19% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 115,000 miles 36 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 10 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 7 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 36 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 114,000 miles, and 19% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the drivetrain & axles complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Engine speed surges occasionally ( 4 episodes in 6 months) when moving very slowly (parking) and wheel is being turned. Hard braking stops car and engine speed returns to normal.
The car is just shy of 8 years old. The transmission failed causing the car to suddenly stop, shut off and lose power steering while traveling down the road. Currently the engine is leaking exhaust from the engine compartment that can be smelled in the passenger compartment. It is also leaking hot oil from the cylinder head onto the lower exhaust and leaking hot coolant from the radiator. The exhaust and fluid leaks occur when stationary or in motion.
Other problems reported for the 2011 Subaru Legacy
- Engine 28 complaints
- Air bags 25 complaints
- Electrical system 19 complaints
- Suspension 19 complaints
- Brakes 18 complaints
- Lighting 18 complaints
- Steering 16 complaints