The Lemon Index
2023
2025Too new: partial score · still collecting complaints
Complaints only. Too few sold to score: 19,591 in the U.S. in 2024 (sales source), under the 20,000 a fair per-car score needs. Owners filed 17 complaints in its first 3 years.
17 owner complaints, first 3 years 26–30 mpg combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
Engines & versions
When problems show up
No complaints for this year listed a mileage, so we can't say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Has it ever braked hard for no reason? Ask whether the safety-system software was updated.
- Do all the lights, screens and power features work? Has the battery, alternator or any wiring been replaced?
- Do the wipers, washers, defrost and mirrors all work?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Subaru's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 17 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Transmission problems in every Subaru Legacy year →
Check engine light on? Codes owners of the Subaru Legacy (2022–2026) name most: P0700 Transmission Control System Malfunction · P0730 Incorrect Gear Ratio. Look up any code →
Fixes owners look up most.
From 200 YouTube videos · 7.6M views · 2020–2025 Subaru Legacy
Most-watched topics
- Infotainment, battery & electrical41K views
2020+ Subaru Legacy & Outback Infotainment Firmware installation (1080p) - June 2026 revision!🍁Monsieur's Channel 6ix · 41K views - Heat, A/C & blend door11K views
2020-2023 Subaru Legacy & Outback Cabin Air Filter Replacement in 1 Minute DON'T PAY THE DEALER $100Mountaintopper · 11K views
Before you buy, watch
2024 Subaru Legacy Sport -- After 7 Days, Should You Buy THIS Over Camry or Accord??Car Confections · 78K views
2020 Subaru Legacy First Impressions; Should You Buy a Vehicle with No Maintenance History? | #218Consumer Reports · 37K views
Is the 2020 Subaru Legacy XT the MOST reliable AWD sedan?Raiti's Rides · 26K viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them. The 2024 is the same generation.
Costs are the middle (median) of the dollar amounts people say out loud in these videos, so one wild number can't swing it. They aren't verified bills or sales; real prices depend on year, miles, condition and where you live. Tap Hear it to jump to the moment.
Recalls 0
No safety recalls on record.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2,150–$2,450 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl.
Every Subaru Legacy year. 2024 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Show 2 older years (2005–2006, YouTube reviews only, no complaint data)
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average, too new (2023+: a partial score, marked “partial”) or too few complaints to score. #1, #2… = that year's YouTube rank among the 18 Subaru Legacy years with enough videos (#1 = the year owners and reviewers talk about most positively). It is not a reliability rank.
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Is the 2024 Subaru Legacy reliable?
We can't score it: only 19,591 were sold in the U.S. in 2024 (calendar-year sales), under the 20,000 we need for a fair per-car score. Owners filed 17 complaints with NHTSA in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2024 Subaru Legacy problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are automatic emergency braking (41%), electrical (29%) and wipers & visibility (24%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2024 Subaru Legacy have?
None: NHTSA has no safety recalls on record for it.
What gas mileage does the 2024 Subaru Legacy get?
26 to 30 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2024 Subaru Legacy safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2024 Subaru Legacy have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2024 Subaru Legacy cost in fuel a year?
About $2,150 to $2,450 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2024 Subaru Legacy have?
2.4L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl.
What Subaru Legacy year is better than the 2024?
Nearby, the 2021 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (about average). Across every year, 2012 drew the fewest.
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works