2017 Subaru Legacy Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 30 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Subaru Legacy, 25% of all complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 54,000 miles. There is no related recall for this issue on the 2017 model year.
- Electrical System complaints
- 30
- 25% of 119
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 54,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Owners report repeated battery drain and failure to hold a charge, with some replacing the battery two or three times within a few years.
- Battery terminals reportedly corrode repeatedly even after cleaning or replacement at the dealership.
- Several owners describe the ignition key sticking and being unable to remove it after shifting into park.
- One owner reported a fire that started near the front of the vehicle with no dashboard warning lights, which they suspected was electrical or battery related.
- Some owners report the vehicle failed to start with no warning lights present, and outside testing by service shops and roadside assistance found nothing out of specification.
When 2017 Subaru Legacy electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 12, 2019, latest Sep 5, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2017 Subaru Legacy
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Electrical System complaints by Legacy model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the electrical system a common problem on the 2017 Subaru Legacy?
- Yes. NHTSA lists 30 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Legacy, which is 25% of all 119 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2017 Subaru Legacy electrical system?
- No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this issue on the 2017 Legacy.
- At what mileage do electrical problems usually show up on the 2017 Legacy?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for Electrical System complaints on the 2017 Legacy is 54,000 miles.
- What kind of electrical issues do owners report most?
- Owners most often describe recurring battery drain, terminal corrosion, and difficulty removing the key from the ignition after parking.
- Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these electrical complaints?
- NHTSA records 0 crashes and 0 injuries among the 30 Electrical System complaints, though one complaint involved a fire.