The Lemon Index

All cars · Subaru Legacy · 2025

2025 Subaru Legacy. Advanced data.

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

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints6NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold22,212U.S. model year
Per 100K sold27complaints

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.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Engine50%
Brakes17%
Engine17%
Speed control17%
Fuel or ev drive system17%

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

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
600100

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Manufacturer communications 153

Subaru filed 153 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

Crash ratings by version

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

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandard & OptionalStandard

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
20221052922,605Wipers & visibility
2023–1025,510Automatic 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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