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All cars · Subaru Legacy · 2024

2024 Subaru Legacy. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints17NHTSA, first 3 years

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Automatic emergency braking41%
Electrical29%
Wipers & visibility24%
Airbags18%
Lights12%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
1711000

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.4L 4-cyl turboAuto (AV-S8)AWD23 / 31 / 26Regular$2,400
2.5L 4-cylAuto (AV-S8)AWD27 / 35 / 30Regular$2,100

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

YouTube repair topics

200 videos about the 2020–2025 Subaru Legacy, 7.6M views.

TopicVideosViews
Infotainment, battery & electrical141K
Brakes & ABS135K
Timing chain & engine122K
Heat, A/C & blend door111K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
20211022422,766Wipers & visibility
20221052922,605Wipers & visibility
2023–1025,510Automatic emergency braking
2024–17–Automatic emergency braking
2025–622,212Engine

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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