2004 Subaru Legacy Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
19 -22 City / 26 -28 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
165 -212
Seats
5
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Eric B
A great all weather vehicle
The car has a great framework and is very safe! It has 4 wheel drive which makes it especially good in the snow!
accountCircle Laura W
AWD! All wheel drive all day long.
Great handling in all weather. Great longevity. No complaints at all.
accountCircle Jeff K
Subaru's are very safe as this is my 4th one
Drives great. Awesome on gas. I don't have a car payment and very fun to drive. It's very safe as well
accountCircle Ron A
Safe
It is a basic vehicle that is very dependable
accountCircle Sarah L
Subaru is a car you can trust in any kind of weather. You will never be left out in the cold with a Subaru.
My Subaru will go anywhere. I love that it is all wheel drive. I have gone to my husbands work and drove circles around the men in his office with their fancy cars. My Subaru have never left my on the side of the road.
accountCircle Connie M
Drives well in bad weather
Highly dependable
accountCircle Kaylynn C
000 miles on it and have had no problems its safe it gets good gas mileage it's been very dependable and just live it
It's great car I have over 200
accountCircle Stephanie C
The feel when I shift the gears
I love the comfort in the seat

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Lance A
Good car overall. I'm happy with it.
Only had to replace thermostat and breaks. No major problems to report as of today. The car could use some minor working on with the suspension but that's about it. The engine runs well but does lack power living where there are lots of hills and mountains.

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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L Sedan
165 HP 25-25 MPG 5 Seats
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L Wagon
165 HP 25-25 MPG 5 Seats
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L 35th Ann. Edition Sedan
165 HP 25-25 MPG 5 Seats
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L 35th Ann. Edition Wagon
165 HP 25-25 MPG 5 Seats
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Outback Wagon
165 HP 25-25 MPG 5 Seats
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GT Sedan
165 HP 24-24 MPG 5 Seats
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Outback Ltd Sedan
165 HP 25-25 MPG 5 Seats
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GT Wagon
165 HP 24-24 MPG 5 Seats
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Outback H6 35th Ann. Edition Wagon
212 HP 25-25 MPG 5 Seats
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Outback Ltd Wagon
165 HP 25-25 MPG 5 Seats
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Outback H6-3.0 Sedan
212 HP 23-23 MPG 5 Seats
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Outback H6 L.L. Bean Edition Wagon
212 HP 23-23 MPG 5 Seats
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2004 Subaru Legacy Owner Reviews

4.47
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5 stars 53%
4 stars 40%
3 stars 7%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Laura W on October 19, 2020
AWD! All wheel drive all day long.
Great handling in all weather. Great longevity. No complaints at all.
accountCircle Kaylynn C on June 26, 2020
000 miles on it and have had no problems its safe it gets good gas mileage it's been very dependable and just live it
It's great car I have over 200
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Ranks #2 Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2004 Subaru Legacy has an average owner rating of 4.47 out of 5 which ranks it #2 of 16 other Midsize Cars.

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2004 Toyota Camry Solara
4.49
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2004 Subaru Legacy
4.47
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2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
4.37

Ranks #5 Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2004 Subaru Legacy has a combined MPG of 30 which ranks it #5 of 17 other Midsize Cars.

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2004 Honda Accord
34 MPG
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2004 Toyota Camry
32 MPG
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2004 Subaru Legacy
28 MPG

Is The 2004 Subaru Legacy A Good Car?

Yes. Easy to drive. Not bad on gas. Safe. Stylish. Good Plenty of trunk space. Dependable transportation.
Jess C.

How Reliable Is The 2004 Subaru Legacy?

Yes it is very reliable. No problems out of the ordinary for the number of miles driven. Seems to be very reliable for a used car. I cannot spend thirty five thousand on a vehicle.
Emma C.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the axel nut size on my 2004 legacy?

Answer: The axle nut size on the 2004 legacy iS32 mm hex. The transmission is one of the most crucial parts of the vehicle. You will come into issues at some point. The gears may become stuck. There could be jerking....

What's the 2004 Subaru Legacy fuel filter location?

Answer: The fuel filter on a 2004 Subaru Legacy can be found under the hood next to the windshield washer fluid reservoir. Begin by removing the hose clamps and the hoses at the top of the filter housing. You will need...
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Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Not Rated

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety