repaired · 2018 Q1
Air bags: knee bolster
Risk. If the knee guard is not properly attached and the driver is not wearing a seatbelt, the knee guard may not be able to properly restrain the driver's lower…
2017 Subaru LegacyProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 119 owner complaints about the 2017 Subaru Legacy, most often about the visibility/wiper. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-292 the manufacturer reports only 100% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Subaru Legacy has problems
119 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
33Visibility/wiper
30Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
9Steering1 crash/fire/injury
7Air bags
6Structure
5Service brakes
5Engine
4Power train
4Fuel/propulsion system
159 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 33 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 30 | 1 |
| Steering | 9 | 1 |
| Air bags | 7 | 6 |
| Structure | 6 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 1 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 15 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2017 Subaru Legacy recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Steering: column
Do not driveRisk. The loss of steering ability would increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Subaru.
Mileage at failure
When do visibility/wiper problems start?
35kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 22 visibility/wiper complaints. 91% were reported before 100,000 miles.
6under 30k miles20under 100k miles2100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other Legacy year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Legacy median. How we score
'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2017 Subaru Legacy safety ratings
2017 Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (10.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2017 Subaru Legacy, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What Legacy owners report
Recent visibility/wiper complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My 2017 Legacy is on it's 3rd windshield this year. I had impact damage on July 17th, had it replaced the first week of August, and it cracked without impact damage in October. Subaru refused to replace it under warranty and it was replaced through insurance in December. The genuine Subaru…
Windshield glass cracks very easily from rocks. In the last year I’ve had 7 cracks form. I’ve never had this trouble with any other vehicle including a 2012 Subaru that I own and drive just as much. This impairs my vision and decreases the windshield integrity. I have claimed all windshield through…
Crack appeared starting from below the passenger windshield wiper on the windshield out of the blue, while sitting in driveway.
Own a 2017 Legacy?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.