2006
Subaru Legacy
EPA MPG:
21 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
EPA MPG:
21 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
RECALL ALERT:
There are 7 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 7 recalls on this vehicle.
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RECALL ALERT:
There are 7 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 7 recalls on this vehicle.
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Reliability
Overall Reliability
We expect the 2025 Legacy will be more reliable than the average new car. This prediction is based on data from 2022, 2023, and 2024 models.
The 2006 Subaru Legacy has been recalled 7 times by NHTSA.
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The 2006 Subaru Legacy has been recalled 7 times by NHTSA.
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2006 Sedans & Hatchbacks Reliability
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Reliability History
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Overall Reliability Verdict
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NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Engine Major
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Minor
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Cooling
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Electrical
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Transmission Major
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Transmission Minor
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Drive System
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Fuel System/Emissions
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Exhaust
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Suspension/Steering
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Brakes
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Climate System
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Electrical Accessories
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Body Hardware
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Paint/Trim
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Noises/Leaks
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
In-car Electronics
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Overall Reliability Verdict
Potential Trouble Spots
2000*
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020*
2021
2022
2023
2024
Powertrain
2000*
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020*
2021
2022
2023
2024
Engine Major
2000*
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020*
2021
2022
2023
2024
Engine Minor
2000*
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020*
2021
2022
2023
2024
Engine Cooling
2000*
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020*
2021
2022
2023
2024
Engine Electrical
2000*
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020*
2021
2022
2023
2024
Transmission Major
2000*
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020*
2021
2022
2023
2024
Transmission Minor
2000*
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020*
2021
2022
2023
2024
Drive System
2000*
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020*
2021
2022
2023
2024
Fuel System/Emissions
2000*
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020*
2021
2022
2023
2024
Exhaust
2000*
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020*
2021
2022
2023
2024
Show all Powertrain Trouble Spots
Suspension/Steering
2000*
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020*
2021
2022
2023
2024
Brakes
2000*
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020*
2021
2022
2023
2024
Climate System
2000*
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020*
2021
2022
2023
2024
Build Quality
2000*
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020*
2021
2022
2023
2024
Electrical Accessories
2000*
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020*
2021
2022
2023
2024
Body Hardware
2000*
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020*
2021
2022
2023
2024
Paint/Trim
2000*
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020*
2021
2022
2023
2024
Noises/Leaks
2000*
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020*
2021
2022
2023
2024
Show all Build Quality Trouble Spots
In-car Electronics
2000*
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020*
2021
2022
2023
2024
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting
how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive
reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest
subscriber survey for over 300,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give
you a rundown on how 2000 through 2024 vehicles are holding up in 20
potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and
brakes to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
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data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
Recalls
PROVIDED BY
AIR BAGS
Jan 02, 2020
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Summary:
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (STI included), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
What should you do:
Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators with alternate inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKA-20.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
20V001000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
258813
AIR BAGS
Jan 02, 2020
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Summary:
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
What should you do:
Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKC-20.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
20V003000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
111562
AIR BAGS
Jan 02, 2020
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Summary:
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
What should you do:
Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKB-20.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
20V002000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
127547
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 11, 2019
The engine turning off unexpectedly can increase the risk of a crash. If a crash occurs under this condition, the air bag may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Summary:
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, 2008-2011 Impreza vehicles, 2008-2014 WRX vehicles, 2005-2014 Legacy vehicles, 2005-2014 Outback vehicles and 2006-2008 Tribeca vehicles equipped with a mechanical key ignition switch installed as a replacement part. The ball spring inside the switch may break, reducing the strength of the ignition switch. If this occurs, the weight on the key ring and certain road conditions could cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.
What should you do:
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ignition switch, replacing the ignition switch, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 10, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUF-91.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
19V297000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
511
AIR BAGS
May 28, 2015
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Summary:
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Subaru Baja vehicles manufactured January 22, 2003, to July 21, 2004, 2004-2005 Impreza vehicles manufactured January 28, 2003, to May 31, 2005, 2003-2008 Subaru Legacy vehicles manufactured January 22, 2003, to May 2, 2008, 2003-2008 Subaru Outback vehicles manufactured February 18, 2003, to May 5, 2008, and 2005 Saab 9-2x vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, to March 17, 2005. The affected vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment.
What should you do:
Subaru will notify their owners and General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The Subaru recall began on June 17, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. The Saab recall began on July 27, 2015. Owners of Saab vehicles may call 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is WQR-53. Note: The recall completely supersedes recall 14V-399 (WQL-48) and partially supersedes recall 14V-763 (WQP-51) in that model year 2004 through 2005 Subaru Impreza and model year 2005 Saab 9-2x vehicles are now only part of this campaign. Note: On December 18, 2015 Subaru informed NHTSA of an expansion of this recall to include certain model year 2003-2004 Subaru Baja, 2003-2008 Subaru Legacy and 2003-2008 Subaru Outback vehicles.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
15V323000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
432016
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jun 10, 2014
Brake line corrosion may result in brake fluid leakage. Fluid leakage may result in longer distances being required to slow or stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary:
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Outback and Legacy, 2008-2011 Impreza and 2008-2014 Impreza WRX/STI, and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Note that affected vehicles not currently, or formerly registered, in the salt belt states identified above are eligible for repair, at no cost to the customer, upon request.
What should you do:
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will test the brake system by depressing the brake pedal and inspecting for brake fluid leaks. If no brake fluid seepage is observed, the affected areas will be rustproofed with anti-corrosion wax. If brake fluid seepage is observed, the brake lines will be replaced followed by rustproofing with anti-corrosion wax. These services will be performed free of charge. The recall began July 2014 and second notifications will run through November 2014. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's recall campaign number is WQK-47. Note: This recall supersedes recall 13V-110 which applied to certain 2005-2009 Legacy/Outback vehicles. Vehicles that were remedied under the previous campaign still need additional areas rust-proofed.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
14V311000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
461338
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Mar 27, 2013
Brake line corrosion may result in brake fluid leakage. Fluid leakage may result in longer distances being required to slow or stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary:
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Outback and Legacy vehicles manufactured from December 2003, through April 2009 and currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines.
What should you do:
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles. If no brake fluid seepage is observed, the affected area will be rustproofed with anti-corrosion wax. If brake fluid seepage is observed, the brake lines will be replaced followed by rustproofing with anti-corrosion wax. These services will be performed free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's recall campaign number is WQG-43.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
13V110000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
274402
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