2005 Subaru Legacy vs 2007 Subaru Legacy
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 Subaru Legacy | 2007 Subaru Legacy |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 184 | 33 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 265 | 203 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–23 | 20–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,500 mi | 65,393 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Subaru Legacy | Subaru Legacy |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 21 | 12 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 29 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 25 | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 22 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 15 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 13 | 1 |
| Power Train | 13 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 21 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 10 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 7 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 5 | 0 |
2005 Subaru Legacy
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.