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Reliability Database
Subaru

Legacy

Midsize Sedan
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (4.2)
5 Generations
17 Engines Rated
2,107 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
8 recommended 7 caution 2 avoid

Generation Timeline

2000-2004 3rd
2 engines
336 complaints 🔥 5 ☠ 1
Unknown ❌ Avoid (1.5)
→
2005-2009 4th
1 engine
399 complaints 🔥 9 ☠ 1
Unknown ❌ Avoid (1.3)
→
2010-2014 5th
5 engines
517 complaints 🔥 5 ☠ 1
2.5L Turbo ✅ Recommended (4.2)
→
2015-2019 6th
6 engines
647 complaints 🔥 6
Unknown ✅ Recommended (4.2)
→
2020-2025 7th
3 engines
208 complaints 🔥 3
2.4L 4-cyl ✅ Recommended (4.0)
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