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2011 Subaru

Legacy AWD

Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 3.6 L

Subaru Legacy: best and worst years
2011 Subaru Legacy AWD (photo 1 of 2)
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Overview

Body
Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S5)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
24 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,100EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Length
186 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
72 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
59 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
108 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
3,274 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Pass. Vol
103 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Cargo Vol
15 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
No
Lane-departure warning
No
Recalls
16
Owner complaints
166
Reported injuries
3
Theft rate
0.4 per 1,000 produced (CY 2011 federal data)

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • POWER TRAIN20%
  • AIR BAGS11%
  • ENGINE9%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM8%
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING8%
  • SERVICE BRAKES8%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 234 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Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice.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.