2010 Subaru Legacy exterior lighting problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2010 Subaru Legacy — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Notice significant rust or corrosion on my 2010 Subaru Legacy, especially on the subframe. Had it professional inspected and confirmed on December 6, 2025 because it was making a squeaky noise when I applied the brakes. I purchased this vehicle 02/15/20 used, was not told about corrosion. Bought…”
filed Dec 8, 2025
“Over the past 9.5 years that I've owned the car, I've had to replace the headlight bulbs on both sides at least 5 times in each side. I've talked to subaru about this and they cannot give me a definite answer/solution to problem. They did extend warranty to 10 years regarding this so they know…”
filed Mar 13, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Up to 78,650 of these vehicles may have been equipped with accessory puddle lights that…Campaign 12V602000 · Dec 26, 2012
Exterior Lighting problems in other Legacy years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Legacy | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Legacy | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 Legacy | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Legacy | 3 | 2% |
| 2014 Legacy | 5 | 9% |
| 2013 Legacy | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 Legacy | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 Legacy | 18 | 11% |
| 2009 Legacy | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 Legacy | 3 | 5% |
| 2007 Legacy | 1 | 3% |
| 2006 Legacy | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 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.