2011 Subaru Legacy electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 19 complaints for the 2011 Subaru Legacy, 8% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 19 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 60,000 miles 17 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 17 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 60,000 miles, and 47% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
01/07/2016 shortly after taking the freeway exit wife noticed the battery light turned on and power steering got heavy. All other warning light on the dash started to flicker as the passenger compartment quickly filled with smoke. She then pulled over and had just enough time to get both kids out before the entire car was engulfed in flames. Fire originated from under the hood of her 2011 subaru legacy 3.6r limited. The vehicle was a total loss.
Vehicle was stopped at a red light. Upon light acceleration, check engine light came on (and stayed on), parking brake light began to blink, cruise control indicator began to blink, and traction control light came on and stayed on. Driver did not detect any slippage. Authorized subaru dealer found no problem with oil control valve (ocv) despite computer code indicating potential problem with that part.
Other problems reported for the 2011 Subaru Legacy
- Drivetrain & axles 45 complaints
- Engine 28 complaints
- Air bags 25 complaints
- Suspension 19 complaints
- Brakes 18 complaints
- Lighting 18 complaints
- Steering 16 complaints