Subaru Legacy
- Reliability (shortcut)
- Repair Histories (shortcut)
- Extended Warranty
- MSRP and Invoice Prices
- Price Comparisons
- Dealer Price Quotes
- Real-World Gas Mileage (shortcut)
- "Why (Not) This Car?" Reviews (shortcut)
- Tire Reviews
- Forums
- Specifications
- Features
Subaru Legacy Reliability
Want to more clearly know what the difference in reliability will be if you buy a Subaru Legacy rather than another vehicle? Concerned about your chances of getting a lemon?
TrueDelta provides this information in the form of "times in the shop" stats that make the actual repair rates clear and, in the future, "lemon-odds."
The latest Car Reliability Survey (CRS) results include Subaru Legacy reliability information based on owner experiences through September 30, 2009:
| Successful Repair Trips per Year (per 100 vehicles) | |||||
| Year | Make | Model |
Trips / Year | TS | Cars Mon/Car Av Odo |
| 2009 | Subaru | Legacy / Outback |  | 32 4.8 7900 | |
| 2008 | Subaru | Legacy / Outback | | 60 8.9 17900 | |
| 2007 | Subaru | Legacy / Outback |  | 27 8.1 25700 | |
| 2006 | Subaru | Legacy / Outback | | 51 7.9 41300 | |
| 2005 | Subaru | Legacy / Outback | | 69 8.7 53000 | |
| 2003 | Subaru | Legacy / Outback* | 15 4.7 89600 | ||
| 2002 | Subaru | Legacy / Outback* | 11 5.8 123000 | ||
| 2001 | Subaru | Legacy / Outback* | 14 8.0 95200 | ||
| 2000 | Subaru | Legacy / Outback* | 13 5.8 127500 | ||
| 1998 | Subaru | Legacy / Outback* | 12 5.0 157900 | ||
To see how the Subaru Legacy's average repair frequency compares to competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.
We also have some new reliability stats for the Subaru Legacy. "Nada-odds" reports the percentage that required no repairs at all, not even a minor one--nada--in the past year, while "Lemon-odds" reports the percentage that required three (or more) repair trips.
| Nada-odds cars per 100 with no repairs (nada) in the past year; 100 is ideal Lemon-odds cars per 100 with 3+ repair trips in the past year; 0 is ideal | |||||
| Year | Make | Model | Nada-odds |
Lemon-odds |
Cars Mon/Car Av Odo |
| 2008 | Subaru | Legacy / Outback | 40 11.5 22800 | ||
| 2006 | Subaru | Legacy / Outback | 27 11.7 46000 | ||
| 2005 | Subaru | Legacy / Outback | 44 11.5 57300 | ||
To see how the Subaru Legacy's Nada-odds and Lemon-odds compare to competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.
To provide comprehensive results, TrueDelta needs reliability data on all cars--not just the Subaru Legacy--from people like you. To encourage participation, those who help provide the data receive free access to the site's car reliability information. Find out the details.
Subaru Legacy Repair Histories
To supplement our Car Reliability Survey, TrueDelta collects Subaru Legacy repair histories, a list of all the repairs that have been performed on a vehicle. With these, no minimum sample is required and owners can report repairs that occurred before joining.
Individual responses to both the Car Reliability Survey and the Car Repair History Survey are posted here:
Subaru Legacy Repair Histories
Think you might have a lemon, and want to see if other owners are having similar problems? Then this is the place to check.Subaru Legacy Extended Warranty
Concerned about the Subaru Legacy's reliability? Considering an extended warranty? Warranty Direct is a 26-year-old company with nearly 2 million contracts sold and over $500 million in paid claims.
Like insurance, extended warranties are best bought to limit downside risk, and from a company that is almost certain to remain in business. While for most people extended warranties will not pay off, for some they will pay for themselves many times over.
If you are unsure about the Subaru Legacy's reliability, or simply want the peace of mind afforded by an extended warranty, you can click here to purchase one from Warranty Direct.
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Subaru Legacy MSRP and Invoice Prices
Whether comparing two vehicles or just pricing one, you can forget about digging through trim lines, option packages, prerequisites, and the like one by one -- the TrueDelta algorithm uniquely figures these out for you in one swift pass. Results include both MSRP and invoice prices for the Subaru Legacy. Price the Subaru Legacy.
| Year | Body | Trim | MSRP | Invoice | Dest. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4-door Sedan | 2.5i | 19,995 | 18,926 | 695 |
| 3.6 R | 24,995 | 23,440 | 695 | ||
| 2.5 GT | 27,995 | 26,228 | 695 | ||
| 2007 | 4-door Wagon | 2.5i | 21,495 | 20,277 | 625 |
| 2.5i Limited | 25,295 | 23,708 | 625 | ||
| 2.5 GT Limited | 30,895 | 28,807 | 625 |
Subaru Legacy Price Comparisons
Want quick, thorough MSRP (sticker price) and dealer invoice comparisons between the Subaru Legacy and another car, both similarly equipped to your specifications? Choose one of the most frequently performed Subaru Legacy price comparisons from the list in the sidebar.
If the comparison you are interested in is not listed, go here:
Price compare the Subaru Legacy.
Dealer Price Quotes
Subaru Legacy Dealer Price Quotes
Want to find out how much dealers are actually charging? Requesting free, no obligation dealer price quotes through PriceQuotes.com (sidebar) helps support TrueDelta while getting you a great price on a new car.
The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll promptly receive price quotes from local approved dealers.
Subaru Legacy Gas Mileage
Everyone knows that government estimates often aren't indicative of the Subaru Legacy's gas mileage in the real-world.
In response, TrueDelta began collecting gas mileage data from owners of the Subaru Legacy, with the intent of providing real-world gas mileage estimates customized to how and where you drive.
Subaru Legacy Real-World Gas Mileage
"Why (Not) the Subaru Legacy?" Reviews
For car buyers' reasons for buying a Legacy--or not--click here.
Want another perspective? Since 1999, Michael Karesh, the developer of TrueDelta, has contributed reviews to Epinions,
where he is one of two people who oversee the autos section.
Michael's most recent Subaru Legacy review.
Note: The older the review, the more likely it has become outdated owing to more recently introduced competitors.
Subaru Legacy Tire Reviews
The Tire Rack offers the Internet's most extensive collection of Subaru Legacy tire reviews, tire survey results, and tire tests. To see which tires are available for the Subaru Legacy--or for your car--and go from there to Tire Rack's comprehensive information, use the tool in the sidebar.
The Tire Rack can be especially useful as a source of winter tires, which I have strongly recommended ever since buying a set for my car. If you're unhappy with your car's handling and braking on snow and ice, you probably just need proper winter tires, not a new car.
Subaru Legacy Forums (TrueDelta partners)
TrueDelta does not currently have a partner forum for this model.
If you know a forum administrator who might be interested, please suggest that they contact us.
2010 Subaru Legacy Specifications
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| Body | 4-door Sedan | 4-door Wagon |
|---|---|---|
| Model Year | 2010 | 2007 |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 | 105.1 |
| Length | 186.4 | 188.7 |
| Width | 71.7 | 68.1 |
| Height | 59.3 | 58.1 |
| Curb Weight | 3400 | 3305 |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 | 16.9 |
| R1 Headroom | 40.3 | 40.5 |
| R1 Shoulder Room | 56.3 | 54.4 |
| R1 Hip Room | 51.0 | |
| R1 Legroom | 43.0 | 44.1 |
| R2 Headroom | 37.5 | 39.1 |
| R2 Shoulder Room | 56.1 | 53.7 |
| R2 Hip Room | 52.6 | |
| R2 Legroom | 37.8 | 33.9 |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 | 33.5 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 | 66.2 |
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2010 Subaru Legacy 4-door Sedan
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability
| Trim | 2.5i | 3.6 R | 2.5 GT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Engine | 2.5L H4 OHC-4v HP: 170@5600 TQ: 170@4000 | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v HP: 256@6000 TQ: 247@4400 | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v HP: 265@5600 TQ: 258@2000 |
| Standard Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | ||
| Standard Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Standard Tires | 205/60VR16 tires | 225/50WR17 tires | 215/45WR18 tires |
| Optional Tires | 215/50VR17 tires | ||
| Standard Audio | Unbranded audio system, 4 speakers | Unbranded audio system, 4 speakers | Unbranded audio system, 4 speakers |
| Optional Audio | Harman/Kardon audio system, 440W, 9 speakers (including a subwoofer) | Harman/Kardon audio system, 440W, 9 speakers (including a subwoofer) | Harman/Kardon audio system, 440W, 9 speakers (including a subwoofer) |
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2007 Subaru Legacy 4-door Wagon
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability
| Trim | 2.5i | 2.5i Limited | 2.5 GT Limited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Engine | 2.5L H4 OHC-4v HP: 175@6000 TQ: 169@4400 | 2.5L H4 OHC-4v HP: 175@6000 TQ: 169@4400 | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v HP: 243@6000 TQ: 241@3600 |
| Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | ||
| Standard Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Standard Tires | 205/50VR17 tires | 205/50VR17 tires | 215/45ZR17 tires |
| Standard Audio | Unbranded audio system, 100W, 6 speakers | Unbranded audio system, 100W, 6 speakers | Unbranded audio system, 100W, 6 speakers |
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