2010 Subaru Legacy Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2010 Subaru Legacy, 33% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 100,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “torque converter” (32% of reports).
- 50power train complaints
- 100,000median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 21%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Torque converter: mentioned in 16 of 50 complaints (32%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 43 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 50 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Subaru Legacy power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Legacy | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2021 Legacy | 2 | 6% | — |
| 2020 Legacy | 7 | 6% | 45,000 |
| 2019 Legacy | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2018 Legacy | 2 | 2% | 44,768 |
| 2017 Legacy | 4 | 3% | 25,000 |
| 2016 Legacy | 13 | 9% | 14,500 |
| 2015 Legacy | 15 | 9% | 90,101 |
| 2014 Legacy | 6 | 11% | 50,000 |
| 2013 Legacy | 12 | 18% | 109,339 |
| 2012 Legacy | 34 | 38% | 108,802 |
| 2011 Legacy | 47 | 28% | 115,000 |
| 2010 Legacy | 50 | 33% | 100,000 |
| 2009 Legacy | 2 | 3% | 58,000 |
| 2008 Legacy | 6 | 9% | 60,771 |
| 2007 Legacy | 1 | 3% | 49,865 |
| 2006 Legacy | 8 | 9% | 40,000 |
| 2005 Legacy | 13 | 7% | 71,000 |
| 2004 Legacy | 2 | 4% | 590 |
| 2003 Legacy | 5 | 8% | 13,450 |
| 2002 Legacy | 7 | 13% | 21,000 |
| 2001 Legacy | 2 | 3% | 80,000 |
| 2000 Legacy | 14 | 15% | 76,000 |
| 1999 Legacy | 18 | 19% | 92,000 |
| 1998 Legacy | 14 | 12% | 99,750 |
| 1997 Legacy | 17 | 12% | 94,000 |
| 1996 Legacy | 8 | 7% | 102,500 |
| 1995 Legacy | 9 | 5% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Power train:manual transmission
Problem: Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 outback and legacy passenger vehicles manufactured from april 28 through june 23, 2010. Due to a programming error, a lubrication hole within the 6-speed manual transmission was omitted.
Risk: If the transmission gears are not properly lubricated, a groaning sound may begin to develop alerting the driver of a problem. If the sound is ignored and no action is taken, the gears will eventually break and this condition will lead to vehicle power loss, possibly resulting in a crash.
Fix: Subaru will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles by drilling an oil lubrication hole and, if necessary, replace the internal parts with new ones free of charge. The safety recall began on july 28, 2010. Owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contactâs wife owns a 2010 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle hesitated and stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the torque…
The CVT Transmission has a known problem where the torque converter causes stalling. This issue is well documented on Subaru forums. I took my vehicle to Subaru about the problem and they said the fix for the stalling is to replace the Torque Converter., It is not yet covered for a recall despite…
The contact owns a 2010 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated while driving at 50 MPH, the emergency brake warning light, traction control, oil pressure warning light, and the cruise control warning light illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the contact's…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2010 Subaru Legacys have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 50 owner complaints about power train for the 2010 Subaru Legacy (33% of the 150 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Subaru Legacy power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 100,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2010 Subaru Legacy?
The most frequent phrase is “torque converter”, in 16 of 50 complaints.
See all 2010 Subaru Legacy problems or power train problems across all Legacy years.