Subaru Legacy Wagon

19901998 · 15 configurations

Lowest
21
Average
23
Best
24

The Subaru Legacy Wagon has been tested by the EPA across 15 different configurations spanning model years 1990 through 1998. Over this period, the Legacy Wagon has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 21 MPG to 24 MPG, with an overall average of 23 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.

Historical Efficiency

1998
24
1997
24
1996
24
1995
24
1994
23
1993
23
1992
23
1991
22
1990
22

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) 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. 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
239
Total Deaths
199

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
21.8%
Fire Occurrence
1.7%
Speeding Involved
22.2%
DUI Involved
22.2%
Primary Impact Zone

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

72%
Front
23%
Side
6%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes14
Fatalities
13
Deaths/Crash
0.93
2022
Fatal Crashes12
Fatalities
13
Deaths/Crash
1.08
2021
Fatal Crashes15
Fatalities
11
Deaths/Crash
0.73
2020
Fatal Crashes18
Fatalities
13
Deaths/Crash
0.72
2019
Fatal Crashes26
Fatalities
21
Deaths/Crash
0.81
2018
Fatal Crashes22
Fatalities
19
Deaths/Crash
0.86
2017
Fatal Crashes27
Fatalities
24
Deaths/Crash
0.89
2016
Fatal Crashes32
Fatalities
27
Deaths/Crash
0.84
2015
Fatal Crashes31
Fatalities
24
Deaths/Crash
0.77
2014
Fatal Crashes42
Fatalities
34
Deaths/Crash
0.81

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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

Historical Severity Timeline

1998
2
1997
3
1996
2
1995
2
1992
1
1990
4
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