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Subaru Legacy Wagon AWD

1992–2007 · 40 configurations

Lowest
19
Average
21
Best
23
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The Subaru Legacy Wagon AWD has been tested by the EPA across 40 different configurations spanning model years 1992 through 2007. Over this period, the Legacy Wagon AWD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 19 MPG to 23 MPG, with an overall average of 21 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2007
2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,700192622MPG
2007
2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4) • Regular
$2,600202823MPG
2007
2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Premium
$3,300182521MPG
2007
2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5) • Premium
$3,450172320MPG
2006
2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Premium
$3,450172420MPG
2006
2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,700202722MPG
2006
2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4) • Regular
$2,600202723MPG
2006
2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5) • Premium
$3,650172319MPG
2005
2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Premium
$3,650172319MPG
2005
2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,600202723MPG
2005
2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4) • Regular
$2,600202723MPG
2005
2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5) • Premium
$3,650172319MPG
2001
2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,850192521MPG
2001
2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,850192521MPG
2001
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Premium
$3,450182520MPG
2000
2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,850192521MPG
2000
2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,850192521MPG
1999
2.2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,700202722MPG
1999
2.2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,700202722MPG
1999
2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,850182421MPG
1999
2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,850182421MPG
1998
2.2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,600202723MPG
1998
2.2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,600202723MPG
1998
2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,000182420MPG
1998
2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,850192521MPG
1997
2.2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,600202723MPG
1997
2.2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,600202723MPG
1997
2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,850182421MPG
1997
2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,850182521MPG
1996
2.2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,700192622MPG
1996
2.2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,700192622MPG
1996
2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,000182420MPG
1995
2.2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,700192622MPG
1995
2.2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,850192621MPG
1994
2.2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,850182421MPG
1994
2.2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,850182421MPG
1993
2.2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,850182421MPG
1993
2.2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,850182421MPG
1992
2.2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,000182420MPG
1992
2.2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,000182420MPG

Historical Efficiency

2007
23
2006
23
2005
23
2001
21
2000
21
1999
22
1998
23
1997
23
1996
22
1995
22
1994
21
1993
21
1992
20

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Legacy Wagon AWD) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Subaru Legacy Wagon AWD. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Subaru Subaru Legacy/Outback(prior to 2003 only; see 045 for 2003 on) grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
499
Total Deaths
391

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
23.8%
Fire Occurrence
2.6%
Speeding Involved
21.6%
DUI Involved
24.4%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

73%
Front
20%
Side
7%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes41
Fatalities
33
Deaths/Crash
0.80
2022
Fatal Crashes33
Fatalities
25
Deaths/Crash
0.76
2021
Fatal Crashes42
Fatalities
29
Deaths/Crash
0.69
2020
Fatal Crashes38
Fatalities
25
Deaths/Crash
0.66
2019
Fatal Crashes54
Fatalities
43
Deaths/Crash
0.80
2018
Fatal Crashes49
Fatalities
43
Deaths/Crash
0.88
2017
Fatal Crashes50
Fatalities
38
Deaths/Crash
0.76
2016
Fatal Crashes62
Fatalities
54
Deaths/Crash
0.87
2015
Fatal Crashes67
Fatalities
53
Deaths/Crash
0.79
2014
Fatal Crashes63
Fatalities
48
Deaths/Crash
0.76
Query NHTSA FARS Database

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2007
2
2005
9
2001
6
2000
4
1998
2
1997
3
1996
2
1995
2
1992
2
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