2005 Subaru Legacy service brakes problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2005 Subaru Legacy — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving to work, my brake pedal went to the floor and I lost 90% of braking power. After managing to get the car back home, and topping up brake fluid, I noticed a puddle of it right in front of the passenger rear wheel. After doing research, found that this was a problem for this car…”
filed Jul 28, 2026
“Brake lines were definitely not replaced even though known to be defective and prone to corrosion and leaks. Almost got into a accident because the known recalled area let go on the highway”
filed May 6, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector…Campaign 14V311000 · Jun 10, 2014
- Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector…Campaign 13V110000 · Mar 27, 2013
Service Brakes problems in other Legacy years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Legacy | 2 | 6% |
| 2020 Legacy | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 Legacy | 2 | 2% |
| 2018 Legacy | 5 | 4% |
| 2017 Legacy | 5 | 4% |
| 2016 Legacy | 8 | 5% |
| 2015 Legacy | 12 | 8% |
| 2014 Legacy | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 Legacy | 4 | 6% |
| 2012 Legacy | 6 | 7% |
| 2011 Legacy | 18 | 11% |
| 2010 Legacy | 12 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Subaru Legacy
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.