Does the 2005 Subaru Legacy have suspension problems?

NHTSA has 19 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2005 Subaru Legacy, 10% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 68,000 miles.

Which Subaru Legacy year has the most suspension complaints?

The 2011 Subaru Legacy has the most suspension complaints (21), compared with 19 for the 2005.

Is there a suspension recall for the 2005 Subaru Legacy?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Subaru Legacy is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2005 Subaru Legacy Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 19 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2005 Subaru Legacy, 10% of all 184 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest suspension complaint count among 21 Legacy model years. These complaints report 4 crashes and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 68,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 19; 10% of 184
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 4
Median mileage: 68,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Subaru Legacy suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 23, 2004, latest Sep 21, 2015.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2004 to Sep 2015; peak Feb 2006 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2005 Subaru Legacy

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Legacy model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200519 (10%)
20066 (7%)
20073 (9%)
20084 (6%)
20093 (5%)
20109 (6%)
201121 (13%)
20126 (7%)
20130 (0%)
20141 (2%)
20157 (4%)
20166 (4%)
20175 (4%)
20186 (5%)
20192 (2%)
20201 (1%)
20211 (3%)
20221 (3%)
20230 (0%)
20241 (6%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Subaru Legacy have suspension problems?: NHTSA has 19 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2005 Subaru Legacy, 10% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 68,000 miles.
Which Subaru Legacy year has the most suspension complaints?: The 2011 Subaru Legacy has the most suspension complaints (21), compared with 19 for the 2005.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2005 Subaru Legacy?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Subaru Legacy is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.