CarComplaints.com Notes: A relatively dependable vehicle that handles well in bad weather, but increasing concerns about turbo failure in the GT probably means you should look elsewhere if you want a car with a little pep in its step.

1.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
98,333 miles

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2005 Subaru Legacy brakes problems

brakes problem

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2005 Subaru Legacy Owner Comments

problem #3

Nov 192022

Legacy

  • 115,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2005 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that the hydraulic brake lines were leaking. The brake warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the contact was informed that there was rust covering the subframe of the vehicle and fuel tank. The dealer declined to complete a recall repair under NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V311000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

- Poughkeepsie, NY, USA

problem #2

Jun 012021

Legacy

  • 180,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the brake pedal would go all the way to the floorboard while depressed. The contact became aware that there was brake fluid leaking onto the floor from the brake line near the rear passenger-€™s side tire. The dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that there was a recall repair performed on the service brakes, hydraulic in 2014, where the affected areas were rustproofed with anti-corrosion wax. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was 180,000.

- Albertville, MN, USA

problem #1

May 162013

Legacy 4-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2005 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that she received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13V110000 (service brakes, hydraulic) in may of 2013. The contact stated that she contacted the manufacturer to schedule an appointment and they stated that her vehicle would not be able to be repaired for another three months. The contact was concerned that the vehicle would not be repaired within a reasonable time frame. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was unavailable...updated 08-07-13

- Saint Paul, MN, USA

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