2015 Subaru Legacy electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 37 complaints for the 2015 Subaru Legacy, 16% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 37 16% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 12,000 miles 16 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 10 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 16 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 12,000 miles, and 81% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Takata recall while driving approx 60-65 MPH in the fast lane of I-24 interstate with driver's foot on the gas pedal, all lights on the dash board suddenly came on and the subaru went into automatic braking system, causing the front to go into a nose dive, and the brakes stayed locked. An accident incurred and the subaru as well as a vehicle behind were totaled. Low back, wrist and neck injuries occurred to the driver of subaru legacy. A claim was submitted to subaru.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru legacy. The contact stated that coolant was leaking from the engine and a burning electrical smell coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that water entered through the wheel wells, onto the fuse box and electrical components, and into the driver side floor board. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 11,200.
Other problems reported for the 2015 Subaru Legacy
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 41 complaints
- Engine 24 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 15 complaints
- Fuel system 15 complaints