2005 Subaru Legacy engine and engine cooling problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2005 Subaru Legacy — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“This is the second well maintained subaru legacy that the engine has blown in under 150,000 miles. First a 1999 and now a 2005. Research online shows that this is an ongoing problem and has also been confirmed by independent mechanics. Please advise what recourse I can take legally as subaru has…”
filed Jul 5, 2011
“Tl*the contact owns a 2005 subaru legacy. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, he was unable to accelerate and the vehicle began to decelerate. The contact was able to continue driving approximately 30 mph. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who replaced the turbo mechanism. The…”
filed Apr 28, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Legacy years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Legacy | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 Legacy | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Legacy | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 Legacy | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 Legacy | 6 | 4% |
| 2010 Legacy | 4 | 3% |
| 2009 Legacy | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 Legacy | 2 | 6% |
| 2006 Legacy | 4 | 5% |
| 2004 Legacy | 2 | 4% |
| 2003 Legacy | 9 | 15% |
| 2002 Legacy | 9 | 17% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Subaru Legacy
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.