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Reliability Database
Subaru

Legacy

Midsize Sedan
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (4.1)
5 Generations
13 Engines Rated
2,166 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
7 recommended 6 caution

Generation Timeline

2000-2004 3rd
1 engine
354 complaints 🔥 5 ☠ 1
5.3L 8-cyl ✅ Recommended (5.0)
→
2005-2009 4th
0 engines
431 complaints 🔥 11 ☠ 1
→
2010-2014 5th
5 engines
523 complaints 🔥 5 ☠ 1
2.5L Turbo ✅ Recommended (4.1)
→
2015-2019 6th
5 engines
650 complaints 🔥 6
3.6L ✅ Recommended (3.6)
→
2020-2025 7th
2 engines
208 complaints 🔥 3
2.4L 4-cyl ✅ Recommended (3.9)
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