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Overview
- Body
- Midsize Station WagonsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Drivetrain
- 4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026Subaru calls it Symmetrical AWD.
- Transmission
- Manual 5-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel
- RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Engine & performance
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 25 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG City
- 19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG Comb
- 21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $2,950EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Dimensions & capacity
- Wheelbase
- 104 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- Curb Weight
- 2,965 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- GVWR class
- Class 1 (6,000 lb or less)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- Pass. Vol
- 96 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Cargo Vol
- 36 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year
- Recalls
- 4
- Owner complaints
- 114 See on NHTSA
- Reported injuries
- 12
Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING20%
- POWER TRAIN9%
- AIR BAGS7%
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC7%
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL7%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM6%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 150 total.
Subaru Legacy: best and worst yearsWarranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- Powertrain
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06
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