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2024 Subaru Legacy Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

27/100

#12 most-complained of 16 Legacy years

The 2024 Subaru Legacy has 17 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 27, and no recalls, ranking 12th worst among 16 model years with a "Good" verdict. Electrical System issues lead with 7 complaints (41%), followed by Collision Avoidance & Cameras at 5 (29%).

Complaints
17
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
1 / 1
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
28
25 city / 33 hwy

Top 2024 Subaru Legacy problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System7 (41%)
  2. Collision Avoidance & Cameras5 (29%)
  3. Other5 (29%)
  4. Visibility & Wipers4 (24%)
  5. Airbags3 (18%)
  6. Brakes1 (6%)
  7. Engine1 (6%)
  8. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (6%)

What owners report

  • Headlights are reported as ineffective in rain, contributing to at least one collision.
  • Wiring is described as vulnerable to rodent damage, which owners say compromised power steering and other electrical components.
  • The infotainment system reportedly mutes phone calls automatically, forcing drivers to interact with the touchscreen while driving.
  • Windshields are described as cracking or chipping easily from small road debris, in some cases within the first few thousand miles.
  • The passenger airbag indicator light reportedly fails to show correctly when a lighter-weight passenger is seated in the front seat.
  • Windows have been reported to roll down on their own while the vehicle is off, even after dealer service attempts.
2024 Subaru Legacy complaints: complaints filed per month3Dec 2023Mar 2024Aug 2024Oct 2024Jan 2025Jul 2025Feb 2026Jul 2026
27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2023 to Sep 2026; peak Mar 2024 (3).

2024 Subaru Legacy recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2024 Subaru Legacy fuel economy and fuel cost

City
25 MPG
Highway
33 MPG
Combined
28 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,325
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2024 compared with other Legacy years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2022Good3332228.5
2023Best010228
2024Good2717028
2025Best76028

All Subaru Legacy years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Subaru Legacy reliable?
NHTSA data shows the 2024 Legacy has a complaint index of 27 and a "Good" verdict, ranking 12th worst out of 16 model years, with only 17 total complaints logged.
Does the 2024 Subaru Legacy have any recalls?
No. NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2024 Subaru Legacy.
What is the most common problem with the 2024 Subaru Legacy?
The Electrical System is the top problem area, accounting for 7 of 17 complaints (41%), followed by Collision Avoidance & Cameras at 5 complaints (29%).
How does the 2024 Legacy compare to other Legacy years?
With a complaint index of 27, the 2024 Legacy performs much better than years like 2015 (index 100) and 2010 (index 93), which are rated "Avoid."
What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Subaru Legacy?
The EPA rates the 2024 Legacy at 28 mpg combined (25 city / 33 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,325.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.