2018 Subaru Legacy visibility/wiper problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2018 Subaru Legacy — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Following an engine-out service at an authorized dealer (Bill Kolb Jr. Subaru), a primary powertrain mounting bolt was left unthreaded by approximately 1 inch, creating an undetected 8,000-mile safety hazard that resulted in extensive drivetrain and suspension component failures. Subsequently…”
filed Aug 27, 2026
“I have been going back and forth with Subaru of America's Advocacy department for about two weeks now, I purchased my 2018 Subaru legacy back in August of 2023. My head unit in my vehicle has now completely stopped working, I have explained that now my back up camera is now freezing and going black…”
filed Oct 7, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility/wiper problems in other Legacy years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Legacy | 16 | 50% |
| 2021 Legacy | 5 | 16% |
| 2020 Legacy | 57 | 47% |
| 2019 Legacy | 49 | 40% |
| 2017 Legacy | 33 | 28% |
| 2016 Legacy | 17 | 12% |
| 2015 Legacy | 36 | 23% |
| 2014 Legacy | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 Legacy | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 Legacy | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 Legacy | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 Legacy | 4 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 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.