How many engine complaints does the 2011 Subaru Legacy have?

NHTSA lists 33 engine-related complaints for the 2011 Legacy, which is 20% of the 167 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Subaru Legacy engine?

No related recall is listed for this engine complaint area in the NHTSA data provided.

At what mileage do 2011 Legacy engine problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints is 68,500 miles.

What kind of engine problems do 2011 Legacy owners report?

Owners describe stalling and rough idling at stops, sudden unintended lurching or surging, and loss of power while driving, along with warning lights appearing during light acceleration.

Did the engine complaints lead to crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data tied to this engine complaint area shows 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury among the reports.

2011 Subaru Legacy Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 33 engine-related complaints for the 2011 Subaru Legacy, 20% of its 167 total complaints for the year. Owners most often reported stalling, sudden lurching, and loss of power, with a median failure mileage of 68,500 miles. No related recall covers this area.

Engine complaints: 33; 20% of 167
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 68,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Engine sputters, stalls, or idles roughly at stop lights or when coming to a stop, sometimes causing loss of power steering and braking.
Vehicle unexpectedly lurches or surges forward with rising RPM even when the driver's foot is off the accelerator.
Loss of power occurs while driving in traffic, going up hills, or changing lanes, with dealers unable to find a cause.
Check engine, traction control, and cruise control warning lights come on together during light acceleration, sometimes tied to an oil control valve code.
Rough shuddering and lunging happen when shifting into drive and releasing the brake, with RPMs dropping then spiking without corresponding acceleration.

When 2011 Subaru Legacy engine complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 24, 2010, latest Oct 22, 2025.

33 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2010 to Oct 2025; peak Jul 2011 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2011 Subaru Legacy

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Legacy model year

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

201039 (27%)
201133 (20%)
201225 (28%)
201323 (35%)
20147 (13%)
201537 (23%)
201617 (12%)
20176 (5%)
201813 (11%)
20199 (7%)
20208 (7%)
20214 (13%)
20222 (6%)
20230 (0%)
20241 (6%)
20254 (67%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2011 Subaru Legacy have?: NHTSA lists 33 engine-related complaints for the 2011 Legacy, which is 20% of the 167 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Subaru Legacy engine?: No related recall is listed for this engine complaint area in the NHTSA data provided.
At what mileage do 2011 Legacy engine problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints is 68,500 miles.
What kind of engine problems do 2011 Legacy owners report?: Owners describe stalling and rough idling at stops, sudden unintended lurching or surging, and loss of power while driving, along with warning lights appearing during light acceleration.
Did the engine complaints lead to crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data tied to this engine complaint area shows 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury among the reports.