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Subaru Legacy Generations

Each Subaru Legacy generation, representing the timeframe between each Legacy redesign, is listed below. Use this list to see which is the most reliable and safest Legacy generation based on iSeeCars' data-driven ratings.

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In the market for a slightly used Subaru Legacy, but wondering if it offers the latest design enhancements? iSeeCars' team of automotive experts and data scientists compiled the most accurate and comprehensive history of the Subaru Legacy's redesign schedule, showing which model year an all-new "vehicle generation" debuted. When a vehicle is redesigned it benefits from the latest design and engineering enhancements, which impacts performance, fuel efficiency, safety, and reliability. iSeeCars' data shows that, on average, newer generations of a model are more powerful, fuel efficient, and reliable than older generations, but not all models follow this pattern. Use the information below to track changes in the Subaru Legacy and its engine power, fuel efficiency, safety, and iSeeCars' Reliability Ratings across model years/generations. iSeeCars' objective and data-driven Reliability Rating is based on a rigorous analysis of over 312 million vehicles, to calculate each vehicle model's useful lifespan and its ability to last 200,000 miles or more.

The Subaru Legacy is a midsize sedan last redesigned in 2020. The latest generation is powered by a 2.5L engine that makes 182 hp and delivers up to 35 mpg. A 2.4L engine that makes 260 hp and offers up to 31 mpg is also available. A new Subaru Legacy has a starting MSRP of $24,895, and used prices for this generation of Subaru Legacy range from $16,933 to $35,342. This era of Subaru Legacy earns an iSeeCars Generations Rating of 9.1, which takes both reliability and safety into consideration.

The previous Subaru Legacy generation is a midsize sedan produced from 2015 to 2019. This generation is powered by a 2.5L engine that makes 175 hp. A 3.6L engine that makes 256 hp and offers up to 28 mpg is also available. Used car pricing for this generation ranges from $7,998 to $24,689. This era of Subaru Legacy earns an iSeeCars Generations Rating of 9.1.

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Subaru Legacy Generations

In the market for a slightly used Subaru Legacy, but wondering if it offers the latest design enhancements? iSeeCars' team of automotive experts and data scientists compiled the most accurate and comprehensive history of the Subaru Legacy's redesign schedule, showing which model year an all-new "vehicle generation" debuted. When a vehicle is redesigned it benefits from the latest design and engineering enhancements, which impacts performance, fuel efficiency, safety, and reliability. iSeeCars' data shows that, on average, newer generations of a model are more powerful, fuel efficient, and reliable than older generations, but not all models follow this pattern. Use the information below to track changes in the Subaru Legacy and its engine power, fuel efficiency, safety, and iSeeCars' Reliability Ratings across model years/generations. iSeeCars' objective and data-driven Reliability Rating is based on a rigorous analysis of over 312 million vehicles, to calculate each vehicle model's useful lifespan and its ability to last 200,000 miles or more.

The Subaru Legacy is a midsize sedan last redesigned in 2020. The latest generation is powered by a 2.5L engine that makes 182 hp and delivers up to 35 mpg. A 2.4L engine that makes 260 hp and offers up to 31 mpg is also available. A new Subaru Legacy has a starting MSRP of $24,895, and used prices for this generation of Subaru Legacy range from $16,933 to $35,342. This era of Subaru Legacy earns an iSeeCars Generations Rating of 9.1, which takes both reliability and safety into consideration.

The previous Subaru Legacy generation is a midsize sedan produced from 2015 to 2019. This generation is powered by a 2.5L engine that makes 175 hp. A 3.6L engine that makes 256 hp and offers up to 28 mpg is also available. Used car pricing for this generation ranges from $7,998 to $24,689. This era of Subaru Legacy earns an iSeeCars Generations Rating of 9.1.

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2020–2024 Subaru Legacy

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9.1 / 10
  • Reliability 8.2 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
Model Year Engine(s) Drivetype(s) Used Price MSRP (when new) Combined MPG range
2024 2.4L H4 260hp, 277ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 182hp, 178ft. lbs. AWD $25,884–$35,342 $24,895–$38,195 26 mpg–30 mpg
2023 2.4L H4 260hp, 277ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 182hp, 178ft. lbs. AWD $24,267–$33,355 $24,395–$37,695 26 mpg–30 mpg
2022 2.4L H4 260hp, 277ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 182hp, 178ft. lbs. AWD $20,981–$31,243 $23,495–$36,695 27 mpg–30 mpg
2021 2.4L H4 260hp, 277ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 182hp, 178ft. lbs. AWD $19,695–$29,498 $22,895–$36,145 27 mpg–30 mpg
2020 2.4L H4 260hp, 277ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 182hp, 178ft. lbs. AWD $16,933–$27,332 $22,745–$35,895 27 mpg–30 mpg

2015–2019 Subaru Legacy

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9.1 / 10
  • Reliability 8.3 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
Model Year Engine(s) Drivetype(s) Used Price MSRP (when new) Combined MPG range
2019 2.5L H4 175hp, 174ft. lbs.; 3.6L H6 256hp, 247ft. lbs. AWD $13,993–$24,689 $22,545–$31,545 23 mpg
2018 2.5L H4 175hp, 174ft. lbs.; 3.6L H6 256hp, 247ft. lbs. AWD $12,929–$22,947 $22,195–$31,945 23 mpg
2017 2.5L H4 175hp, 174ft. lbs.; 3.6L H6 256hp, 247ft. lbs. AWD $10,823–$20,992 $21,995–$31,640 23 mpg–29 mpg
2016 2.5L H4 175hp, 174ft. lbs.; 3.6L H6 256hp, 247ft. lbs. AWD $9,555–$19,668 $21,745–$29,945 23 mpg–30 mpg
2015 2.5L H4 175hp, 174ft. lbs.; 3.6L H6 256hp, 247ft. lbs. AWD $7,998–$17,997 $21,695–$29,595 23 mpg–30 mpg

2010–2014 Subaru Legacy

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8.7 / 10
  • Reliability 8.2 / 10
  • Safety 9.2 / 10
Model Year Engine(s) Drivetype(s) Used Price MSRP (when new) Combined MPG range
2014 2.5L H4 173hp, 174ft. lbs.; 3.6L H6 256hp, 247ft. lbs. AWD $6,495–$15,995 $20,295–$28,895 20 mpg–27 mpg
2013 2.5L H4 173hp, 174ft. lbs.; 3.6L H6 256hp, 247ft. lbs. AWD $5,899–$14,973 $20,295–$28,895 20 mpg–27 mpg
2012 2.5L H4 170hp, 170ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 265hp, 258ft. lbs.; 3.6L H6 256hp, 247ft. lbs. AWD $5,464–$13,526 $19,995–$31,595 20 mpg–26 mpg
2011 2.5L H4 170hp, 170ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 265hp, 258ft. lbs.; 3.6L H6 256hp, 247ft. lbs. AWD $4,978–$12,265 $19,995–$31,395 20 mpg–26 mpg
2010 2.5L H4 170hp, 170ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 265hp, 258ft. lbs.; 3.6L H6 256hp, 247ft. lbs. AWD $3,953–$11,944 $19,995–$29,995 20 mpg–26 mpg

2005–2009 Subaru Legacy

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  • Reliability 8.0 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
Model Year Engine(s) Drivetype(s) Used Price MSRP (when new) Combined MPG range
2009 2.5L H4 170hp, 170ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 243hp, 241ft. lbs.; 3.0L H6 245hp, 215ft. lbs. AWD $3,857–$9,996 $20,795–$34,595 20 mpg–22 mpg
2008 2.5L H4 170hp, 170ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 243hp, 241ft. lbs.; 3.0L H6 245hp, 215ft. lbs. AWD $3,496–$10,156 $20,495–$33,995 20 mpg–22 mpg
2007 2.5L H4 175hp, 169ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 243hp, 241ft. lbs. AWD $3,457–$11,424 $20,495–$33,995 20 mpg–23 mpg
2006 2.5L H4 175hp, 169ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 250hp, 250ft. lbs. AWD $2,870–$10,144 $22,320–$34,620 19 mpg–23 mpg
2005 2.5L H4 168hp, 166ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 250hp, 250ft. lbs. AWD $3,134–$9,993 $22,020–$29,320 19 mpg–23 mpg

2005–2007 Subaru Legacy (wagon)

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  • Reliability 8.1 / 10
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Model Year Engine(s) Drivetype(s) Used Price MSRP (when new) Combined MPG range
2007 2.5L H4 175hp, 169ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 243hp, 241ft. lbs. AWD $4,995–$10,097 $21,495–$30,895 20 mpg–23 mpg
2006 2.5L H4 175hp, 169ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 250hp, 250ft. lbs. AWD $2,707–$9,526 $23,320–$31,820 19 mpg–23 mpg
2005 2.5L H4 168hp, 166ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 250hp, 250ft. lbs. AWD $3,839–$8,853 $23,020–$30,520 19 mpg–23 mpg

2000–2004 Subaru Legacy

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  • Reliability 8.1 / 10
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Model Year Engine(s) Drivetype(s) Used Price MSRP (when new) Combined MPG range
2004 2.5L H4 165hp, 166ft. lbs. AWD $2,234–$8,508 $20,570–$25,770 21 mpg
2003 2.5L H4 165hp, 166ft. lbs. AWD $1,650–$7,930 $20,020–$25,320 21 mpg
2002 2.5L H4 165hp, 166ft. lbs. AWD $2,288–$7,184 $19,820–$25,220 21 mpg
2001 2.5L H4 165hp, 166ft. lbs. AWD – $19,790–$24,890 21 mpg
2000 2.5L H4 165hp, 166ft. lbs. AWD – $19,690–$24,790 21 mpg

2000–2004 Subaru Legacy (wagon)

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  • Reliability 8.2 / 10
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Model Year Engine(s) Drivetype(s) Used Price MSRP (when new) Combined MPG range
2004 2.5L H4 165hp, 166ft. lbs. AWD $1,975–$7,340 $21,270–$26,670 21 mpg
2003 2.5L H4 165hp, 166ft. lbs. AWD $1,805–$8,134 $20,720–$26,220 21 mpg–22 mpg
2002 2.5L H4 165hp, 166ft. lbs. AWD $900–$6,280 $20,520–$24,320 21 mpg
2001 2.5L H4 165hp, 166ft. lbs. AWD $1,999–$7,329 $20,490–$24,290 21 mpg
2000 2.5L H4 165hp, 166ft. lbs. AWD $1,695–$6,344 $18,890–$24,190 21 mpg

1994–1999 Subaru Legacy

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  • Reliability 8.2 / 10
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Model Year Engine(s) Drivetype(s) Used Price MSRP (when new) Combined MPG range
1999 2.2L H4 142hp, 149ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 165hp, 162ft. lbs. AWD – $19,690–$26,090 21 mpg–22 mpg
1998 2.2L H4 137hp, 145ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 165hp, 162ft. lbs. AWD – $19,690–$25,390 20 mpg–23 mpg
1997 2.2L H4 137hp, 145ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 165hp, 162ft. lbs. AWD – $19,690–$25,490 21 mpg–23 mpg
1996 2.2L H4 135hp, 140ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 155hp, 155ft. lbs. AWD, FWD – $17,690–$25,290 20 mpg–25 mpg
1995 2.2L H4 135hp, 140ft. lbs. AWD, FWD – $14,839–$24,095 21 mpg–24 mpg
1994 2.2L H4 130hp, 137ft. lbs.; 2.2L H4 160hp, 181ft. lbs. AWD, FWD – $14,444–$22,295 18 mpg–23 mpg

1994–1999 Subaru Legacy (wagon)

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  • Reliability 8.3 / 10
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Model Year Engine(s) Drivetype(s) Used Price MSRP (when new) Combined MPG range
1999 2.2L H4 142hp, 149ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 165hp, 162ft. lbs. AWD $1,750–$6,995 $17,390–$25,090 21 mpg–22 mpg
1998 2.2L H4 137hp, 145ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 165hp, 162ft. lbs. AWD $1,995–$6,845 $17,390–$25,090 20 mpg–23 mpg
1997 2.2L H4 137hp, 145ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 165hp, 162ft. lbs. AWD $1,275–$5,742 $17,390–$26,190 21 mpg–23 mpg
1996 2.2L H4 135hp, 140ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 AWD, FWD $1,950–$15,420 $16,990–$25,990 20 mpg–25 mpg
1995 2.2L H4 135hp, 140ft. lbs. AWD, FWD – $16,474–$24,795 21 mpg–24 mpg
1994 2.2L H4 130hp, 137ft. lbs.; 2.2L H4 160hp, 181ft. lbs. AWD, FWD – $15,444–$23,645 18 mpg–23 mpg

1990–1993 Subaru Legacy

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Model Year Engine(s) Drivetype(s) Used Price MSRP (when new) Combined MPG range
1993 2.2L H4 130hp, 137ft. lbs.; 2.2L H4 160hp, 181ft. lbs. AWD, FWD – $16,695–$22,095 18 mpg–23 mpg
1992 2.2L H4 130hp, 137ft. lbs.; 2.2L H4 160hp, 181ft. lbs. AWD, FWD – $13,944–$22,644 18 mpg–23 mpg
1991 2.2L H4 130hp, 137ft. lbs.; 2.2L H4 160hp, 181ft. lbs. AWD, FWD – $12,994–$19,419 18 mpg–22 mpg
1990 2.2L H4 130hp, 137ft. lbs. AWD, FWD – $11,694–$16,894 20 mpg–22 mpg

1990–1993 Subaru Legacy (wagon)

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Model Year Engine(s) Drivetype(s) Used Price MSRP (when new) Combined MPG range
1993 2.2L H4 130hp, 137ft. lbs.; 2.2L H4 160hp, 181ft. lbs. AWD, FWD – $17,395–$23,250 18 mpg–23 mpg
1992 2.2L H4 130hp, 137ft. lbs. AWD, FWD – $14,444–$22,094 18 mpg–23 mpg
1991 2.2L H4 130hp, 137ft. lbs. AWD, FWD – $13,594–$19,719 20 mpg–22 mpg
1990 2.2L H4 130hp, 137ft. lbs. AWD, FWD – $12,244–$17,444 20 mpg–22 mpg

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Our methodology

iSeeCars Generations Rating is calculated based on the latest research from our data science team.

The iSeeCars Generations Rating is an analysis of two factors: reliability and safety. It is calculated for each model generation based on the analysis of over 312 million cars using a proprietary mathematical model that estimated the probability that each vehicle would survive to various mileage thresholds. This survival model was used to calculate the average lifespan of each vehicle generation, which forms the basis of the reliability score. The safety score is based on NHTSA safety ratings.

Vehicles are scored in two categories:

Reliability

The reliability score represents an analysis of iSeeCars' proprietary research on the longest-lasting vehicles.

Safety

The safety score is calculated based on the last five years of crash test ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and incorporates the latest Top Safety Pick information from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).