2006 Subaru Legacy reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2006 Subaru Legacy — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 135
- 2 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- 29 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 7
- see below
- Reported harm
- 11 reported crashes · 10 injuries · 1 death · 1 fire
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#3,446
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Subaru median
-47
median 182 across 97 Subaru records
Vs 2004-2008
-140
median 275 complaints in 883 records
Top component share
21%
Vehicle Speed Control: 29 complaints
What owners report fails — 2006 Subaru Legacy
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 29
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17
- ENGINE 16
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 12
- AIR BAGS 12
7 recalls on record for the 2006 Subaru Legacy
- NHTSA 20V001000 · 2020 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious in
- NHTSA 20V003000 · 2020 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious in
- NHTSA 20V002000 · 2020 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious in
- NHTSA 19V297000 · 2019 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH The engine turning off unexpectedly can increase the risk of a crash. If a crash occurs under this condition, the air ba
- NHTSA 15V323000 · 2015 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with met
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2006 Subaru Legacy units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2006 Subaru Legacy reliable?
NHTSA has 135 consumer complaints on record for the 2006 Subaru Legacy and 7 recalls. The most-reported problem area is vehicle speed control (29 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2006 Subaru Legacy units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Subaru Legacy?
Owners most often report problems with: vehicle speed control (29), electrical system (17), engine (16), fuel/propulsion system (12). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2006 Subaru Legacy?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.