2010 Subaru Legacy Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004
Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
18 -23 City / 25 -31 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
170 -265
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Denille N
Love my Subaru!!! Excellent gas mileage
Love my car. No problems with performance. The seats could be more comfortable. It's not comfortable for long trips
accountCircle Samantha L
You will not regret buying a Subaru legacy!
My Subaru legacy is so comfortable! Long road trips are no problem for me. It handles very well and is safe. I have not had any major issues in the 10 years I have owned the car. I'll be driving this car into the ground, but will eventually replace it with another Subaru.
accountCircle Avery L
It is MY car. Subaru is the best car brand. People like me drive Subarus.
No complaints for this vehicle. It has great gas mileage, heated seats, and a great sound system. It is overall a safe vehicle for extensive drives.
accountCircle ginny n
It is a mid-size sedan with all the amenities one needs.
It is a comfortable ride. It is economical to use. It fits my style and needs.
accountCircle Carrie W
I enjoy the AWD, decent gas mileage. It has a rattle now that garages seem unable to fix.
Large trunk. Back seats can fold down. AWD helpful driving in snow.
accountCircle Ben R
My Subaru legacy has been great.
No problems in the four years I have owned my legacy. I bought it used and I have put almost 20,000 miles per year. Very reliable and handles well in the wet northwest snow. This vehicle has made me consider buying another Subaru whenever this vehicle ends up dying.
accountCircle Cambree F
My vehicle is very versatile and has superb comfort especially on the highway.
Since owning my vehicle I have had no problems with it mechanically. It is very reliable and super comfortable especially on the highway. I enjoy taking it on longer trips which I do make often. This vehicle is very easy to work on and I have never had issues with it.
accountCircle Kyle H
Love my 2010 Subaru legacy.
Have never had a big problem in the almost 10 years I have owned it. Love the all wheel drive and have come to like the CVT. Wish it had a little more umph but wasn't expecting a lot from the 4 cyl. Very reliable in any weather and on any surface. Love the heated windshield. Lots of legroom in the front and back.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle William T
All Subaru's are all wheel drive not all makes and models have that option
It has a boxer engine. All wheel drive Great gas mileage
accountCircle Alex B
It hydroplanes and drift way too easily. The wheel is very touchy.
I have the limited. I love the moonroof, the power everything, and the heated seats. It's pretty beastly in the winter. It does however sit very low to the ground, expensive tires, and hydroplane and drifts very easily.
accountCircle Leah V
The reliable Subaru legacy.
Super reliable however it is definitely wearing down not that I am over 200,000 miles. Still runs fine but heater is starting to go out and timing belt needs to be replaced asap. However, it is gone through 3 owners, has lots of miles on it. The biggest issue I have it the tire light never goes off and for some reason one tire always needs air (no matter how many times I buy new tires).
accountCircle Sarah F
Reliable but not fuel efficient.
Our vehicle was a salvage title when we bought it, so the problems that we have probably do not affect every Subaru. In general, Subarus are very reliable (we have owned several). The fuel mileage is not great. Our vehicle shudders on occasion, usually when idling.
accountCircle Shannon C
Basic car with a couple of nice features.
I have no problems with my vehicle, it runs very well. The only thing I wish it had is Bluetooth and navigation. It is a comfortable car and is very reliable. It is a very basic car however. It has a CD player and moonroof. It has heated seats and the driver's seat is electric.
accountCircle Sarah M
It is all wheel drive so it is good in winter
Transmission slips with no way to check fluid. Impossible to change headlights. No access to engine.
accountCircle Jessica J
The all wheel drive Subaru legacy.
It is a very reliable car. I have driven to work every day in the snow and I love the control you have with a Subaru. I love the fact that it has all wheel drive. It is not great on gas mileage. The body fell apart quite easily because it is all fiberglass and plastic underneath, but besides that its has been a great little car.

Subaru Legacy Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Prem All-Wthr
170 HP 26 MPG 5 Seats
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Prem All-Wthr/Moon
170 HP 26 MPG 5 Seats
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Prem All-Wthr/HK Aud
170 HP 26 MPG 5 Seats
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Prem All-Wthr/HK Aud/Moon
170 HP 26 MPG 5 Seats
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Prem Wthr/HK Aud/Moon
170 HP 26 MPG 5 Seats
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Base
256 HP 20 MPG 5 Seats
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Prem
256 HP 20 MPG 5 Seats
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Prem HK Aud
256 HP 20 MPG 5 Seats
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Prem Moon
256 HP 20 MPG 5 Seats
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Prem HK Aud/Moon
256 HP 20 MPG 5 Seats
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GT Prem
265 HP 22 MPG 5 Seats
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Limited
256 HP 20 MPG 5 Seats
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2010 Subaru Legacy Owner Reviews

4.60
111 Reviews
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5 stars 68%
4 stars 26%
3 stars 5%
2 stars 1%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Sarah F on May 11, 2021
Reliable but not fuel efficient.
Our vehicle was a salvage title when we bought it, so the problems that we have probably do not affect every Subaru. In general, Subarus are very reliable (we have owned several). The fuel mileage is not great. Our vehicle shudders on occasion, usually when idling.
accountCircle Richard R on May 6, 2021
Never have a problem getting to work.
Gets through anything, very reliable. Plenty of room for a family and still gas efficient. Subaru made things a little more difficult to get to/do your own work than I was accustomed to but with time it got easier had to replace transmission just short of 200k but aside from that we've been very happy w this vehicle.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Shane B.

It has full time all wheel drive, but at the same time has good gas mileage. The Legacy is also a very reliable car, and has a high safety rating. I feel like it is also a well designed car, and overall a very good value for the money.

likeFilled Sonya M.

This is a 4 wheel drive. Hands free features. Great car for longevity. Comfortable for long distance driving as well as nice space for a sedan. Audio system is great in this vehicle. Could be better on rough terrain.

likeFilled Melanie A.

It is very reliable, large, and the color is pretty as well. It fits my whole family and it is lasted us many years. It is my family's favorite car because it is very safe and has not failed us even along long trips.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Shane B.

The only cons of the vehicle are those that are common to most Subaru vehicles. They are a little more expensive to maintain. Also, mine for some reason burns through light bulbs very frequently. It also has started to burn quite a bit of oil as the mileage has increased.

dislikeFilled Sonya M.

It does not perform as well on very rough terrain as say an Outback does. This car is a sedan. Backseat passenger space could be better as well as passenger amenities like cup holder and access to charging could be easier.

dislikeFilled Melanie A.

It does not have very high tech aspects, like Wi-Fi inside or screens or a sunroof or anything, it has an old fashioned radio and not the most USBs and occasionally needs repairs, but that is how it is with most cars.

Ranks #1 Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2010 Subaru Legacy has an average owner rating of 4.60 out of 5 which ranks it #1 of 12 other Midsize Cars.

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2010 Subaru Legacy
4.6
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2010 Toyota Camry
4.4
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2010 Honda Accord
4.36

Ranks #5 Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2010 Subaru Legacy has a combined MPG of 32 which ranks it #5 of 12 other Midsize Cars.

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2010 Ford Fusion
41 MPG
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2010 Nissan Altima
35 MPG
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2010 Subaru Legacy
31 MPG

Is The 2010 Subaru Legacy A Good Car?

Yes it all wheel drive and goes great in the snow. I have never been stuck in the heavy snow storms in western PA. It has ABS braking which also is an advantage on slick roads. The gas mileage is... Read More
Kero C.
It is! I've found it to be reliable, has good gas mileage (especially when doing a lot of highway driving), and is really good in bad weather conditions.
Jamie J.

How Reliable Is The 2010 Subaru Legacy?

Yes very reliable. I have 126,000 miles on it and with regular maintenance I have had no problems. I expects to get that many more miles
Amy K.
It is reliable! I’ve never noticed any problems with mine regarding reliability. It performs well under pressure, especially in the winter.
Ashley S.

Is The 2010 Subaru Legacy A Good Value?

I think I paid $28,000 in 2010. It was a good value for all the extra that were included such as sun roof, heated seats, ABS brakes Automatic transmission
Jacqueline R.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of oil does a 2010 subaru legacy take?

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Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Not Rated

Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety