Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Electrical System (33.8% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Electrical System complaints here are 3.1× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 49 · 33.8% | No official action | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 17 · 11.7% | No official action | — |
| Steering | 16 · 11% | Recalled | Recall 16V292000 |
| Power Train | 12 · 8.3% | Recalled | Recall 15V794000 · Recall 15V502000 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 · 6.2% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes | 8 · 5.5% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 145 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 15V794000 · 2015 · reported 11/24/2015
If the drive shaft detaches from the rear differential, it may strike the fuel tank and result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 16V292000 · 2016 · reported 05/11/2016
The loss of steering ability would increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Park it · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 15V502000 · 2015 · reported 08/10/2015
If the transmission oil leaks onto the exhaust pipe, there is a possible risk of fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
“Battery has failed twice in a matter of a year. Both batteries were top of the line and no reason can be seen for failure…”NHTSA complaint 11555483 — filed 11/16/2023 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“Replaced battery but still all dash lights come on I lose power and it dies. I can jump start it and it stay but all…”NHTSA complaint 11524713 — filed 05/31/2023 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“My 2016 Subaru Legacy 4 -Door Sedan has Power Windows. When my vehicle was under it's Extended Warranty I had an issue with the Passenger…”NHTSA complaint 11524309 — filed 05/29/2023 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 49 of 145 NHTSA complaints (33.8%), followed by unspecified/other issues (40), visibility/wiper (17), steering (16). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
145 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 9 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 3 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 15V794000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
