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2005 Subaru

Legacy AWD

Auto (S4), 4 cyl, 2.5 L

Subaru Legacy: best and worst years
2005 Subaru Legacy AWD (photo 1 of 2)
2005 photoDinkun ChenCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S4)EPA, 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

Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
27 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,700EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Length
187 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width
69 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height
56 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase
105 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight
3,197 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Pass. Vol
93 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Cargo Vol
11 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
9
Owner complaints
184
Reported injuries
10

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING12%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM10%
  • SERVICE BRAKES9%
  • AIR BAGS9%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM6%
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 245 total.

Subaru Legacy: best and worst years

Warranty 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

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.