10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
22,333 miles

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2017 Subaru Legacy seat belts / air bags problems

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2017 Subaru Legacy Owner Comments

problem #6

Feb 112022

Legacy

  • 20,000 miles

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

The contact owned a 2017 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 - 45 MPH on a two-lane road, he attempted to overtake the driver in front and crashed head-on into a vehicle coming in the opposite direction. The contact stated that the driver's front air bag failed to deploy however, both side curtain air bags deployed as needed. The contact stated that he suffered two fractures to his sternum along with other chest injuries. The contact stated that he was informed by the police officer that the other driver did not require medical attention. The contact was transported from the scene by ambulance to the local hospital. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The contact stated that the insurance provider declared the vehicle a total loss. The contact attempted to reach the manufacturer on several occasions but was unable to speak with a representative. The approximate failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

- Peach Bottom, PA, USA

problem #5

May 312021

Legacy

  • miles
Almost hit a deer on Meredith Center road New Hampshire my display warning did not go off cost $12,000 worth of impact on the front end of the car the airbags did not go off deploy broke ribs

- Plymouth, NH, USA

problem #4

Apr 162021

Legacy

  • 62,000 miles
Front end collision air bad did not deploy face damage

- Lago Vista, TX, USA

problem #3

Mar 242021

Legacy 4-cyl

  • 40,000 miles

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

The contact owned a 2017 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, a second vehicle T-bone crashed into the driver side of the vehicle. During the crash, the driver side curtain air bag did not immediately deploy causing the drivers head to make contact with the interior of the driver side door. The air bag then deployed down onto the head of the driver causing the driver additional injuries and also causing the driver to becoming entrapped by the air bag. During the crash the driver sustained injuries to both sides of the head which required medical treatment. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. The manufacturer was notified of the incident. The vehicle was destroyed. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 40,000.

- Manassas, VA, USA

problem #2

Nov 242018

Legacy

  • 12,000 miles
I had an accident with my 2017 Subaru Legacy and initially saw a deer to my left and tried to steer slightly right. Next thing I know the cops are there and took me to hospital. They said the car went over an embankment. It had massive damage and after two months in shop, still pulls to the right. I never received a recall on this car but it was sending me messages through starlink saying there was a power steering problem. I will try to attach that screen shot. Also the dealer that sold us the car has been no help at all. The car was driving and in motion. No air bags deployed either.

- Hazleton, PA, USA

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problem #1

May 252017

Legacy

  • miles
Had a frontal impact hitting a deer in center of front grill at 45-50 mph. During impact steering wheel airbag deployed and all side impact airbags deployed. Passenger side did not deploy. Cannot get answer as to why...side impact airbags deployed?? Subaru dealer said they will only deploy when you have a roll over or side impact. Mechanic stated that none of the sensors were effected and none of the airbags should have deployed.

- Kosse, TX, USA

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