2003 Subaru Legacy | Read Owner Reviews, Prices, Specs

Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

19 -22 City / 26 -28 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

165 -212

Seats

5

Positive Owner Reviews

Alec B

Great car and love of my life.

Very good car, most reliable car you can purchase. Gas is cheap, interior is comfortable and roomy, acceleration and breaking is great, lots of windows, accidents do minimal damage, but parts are in demand for fixes. These cars can live for over 30 years, more if you take care of it.

Danielle M

2003 silver Subaru legacy.

It is a very comfortable and reliable vehicle. It has a sun roof/ moon roof. A key fob. Electronic locks and windows. It has heat and air conditioning which both work great. I have yet to have any real issues with this vehicle aside from the belt squealing every once in a while when it gets wet. The windows and locks work just fine.

Jill M

Subaru legacy with all-wheel-drive: a reliable car with excellent gas mileage.

I love my Subaru legacy. My favorite feature is the all-wheel-drive. It rides really well in rough weather. The steering wheel has a nice handling feel to it and accurate to the touch. It also has cruise control for longer trips on the highway. The gas mileage is excellent, I fill my tank once per month. It gets me to all my local town and surrounding area physician's appointments, so I never have to worry about missing an important health appointment due to lack of fuel. I have my oils changed regularly on schedule, so I have never had any issues with the motor, thus far. The heat works well and never have any defrosting issues. It is an easy car to keep looking and running in very good condition. I would purchase another Subaru legacy in the future.

Chris K

Everyday life in a Subaru.

2003 Subaru legacy 2. 5 gt haven't had many problems I am believe I am the 3rd owner 190000 miles going strong, usual Subaru head gasket issue was the only problem. It has been nothing but reliable the same as every Subaru I have owned. Sunroof, heated seats, comfortable setup, the seats could definitely use some more cushion, after about 100 miles into a trip the become very uncomfortable but the quality of the ride is great.

Dee H

Reliable and comfortable Subaru Legacy.

This vehicle has been extremely reliable and has not had any major mechanical problems. With consistent maintenance, it has operated smoothly and reliably for 15 years. It is a comfortable smooth ride and I highly recommend buying a Subaru to anyone considering a new or used vehicle.

Dolores B

It's quite reliable and runs well.

I love my Subaru for its dependability and reliability. I love my Subaru for its endurance. I've had it 15 years and it runs great. I expect to run it for another 5-10 years.

Grace K

I have a terrible blind spot on the drivers side.

I love the feel of my car, the smoothness of driving, and mileage. I dislike the steering and lack of steering wheel adjustment. Still love it though.

Angela L

It does great in the snow. And the gas mileage is great

I love the all wheel drive .and gas mileage . Its small.rides great

Negative Owner Reviews

Kayla H

It has two sunroofs. The gas tank is tilted so it takes like 20 minutes to get gas.

It's old. And breaks down fairly often. It gets good gas mileage. Is great in snow

Jennifer I

Might have been great if we'd purchased it brand new.

I love the size of the trunk, the seats are comfy and the seat belts are great for someone plus sized. Unfortunately, the car has been plagued with engine problems since we got it. We've had mechanics who hear the timing chain and are convinced the car is about to blow. Finding someone to work on it has been difficult.

Anne S

It is older and things are starting to break down.

I like the all wheel drive. I like the power steering. I do not like difficulty of getting seat belt on.

Anne A

Has over 100k miles, but continues to run well, and is dependable.

It is an older car, but it is a reliable one. Needs some body work. Like the AWD. Will need tires soon.

Jonathan M

Awesome, strong, durable, engine! Also, the AWD is great in the snow!

Very good in the winter, has 250,000 miles on it which I assume is the biggest factor for me having to purchase parts left and right. Not too many engine parts, the engine runs great, but have replaced almost the whole front and back ends. I love the all wheel drive and the sunroof. Had to replace the exhaust as well because it was leaking into the inside of the car. Also, the door seals are absolutely terrible, they leak profusely at mid to high speeds.

Anne D

Not pretty, but dependable.

Body going, will need rear brakes soon, but runs well, and is dependable. AWD is good in snow. Love the sunroof. Wish the trunk was larger. Is fairly good with gas mileage. Do not think the wipers do as good a job as could be done. Like the radio/CD player.

Subaru Legacy Models

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

L Sedan