2006 Subaru Legacy Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

19 -23 City / 24 -30 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

175 -250

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Kathleen B

It's a good sound car and maintained is been low.

I absolutely love the sunroof & the interior of the whole car. Nice & cozy for a small family. I don't really care for the size, enough for two car seats an a diaper bag in the backseat. Never had any problems with it and kept in great shape, awesome vehicle.

Stephanie P

It will last them a very long time.

I like the car a lot, it drives smooth and can handle very well. It also has a lot of miles on it and it still runs very good.

Jenna P

Over 215k miles & no issues only standard changes such as tires, brakes & oil.

I have no issues with my car. 215, 000 Miles and only money I've put into it is new tires, brakes and oil changes which are standard among any car. Very reliable in snow. I plan on buying another Subaru when I get a new car because I am very satisfied with my current vehicle.

Chanel R

Subaru legacy most comfortable.

I love the color blue that my vehicle is. It is very comfortable. It has black leather seats that are heated. Drives and handles amazing no water the weather. Very reliable vehicle. Only thing that keeps not working is the cruise control. Perfect vehicle for long road trips or just to go into town.

Steve R

2006 Subaru Legacy- why to buy again

Head gasket replaced two time standard Subaru issue and transmission went out at 90k miles. Otherwise car has been very reliable and great to drive. This car has also had several emission recalls and air bag recall. Interior and paint still in great shape

John A

Subaru Legacy: Great for Adventures, but an odd reoccurring quirk.

This car has been great to me. Over the years things have worn out, a piston head on the engine, a ball bearing in the wheel assembly a few tubes have dried out, and the headlight frequently burns out faster than it should. There is this recurring fault when it is cold or raining after I fill up the tank. The cruise control light will blink, and the check engine light will come on. Sometimes it will go off on its own, sometimes the mechanics at the dealership must reset it. Regardless, it has been a difficult problem to diagnose.

Carol W

It's dependable and will last for a long time with few problems.

I think Subaru is the best. I'm on my 3rd one. I will continue to own them.

Sue R

That even though it is over ten years old, it still runs like a champ

The car is reliable in all types of weather, especially in the snow. The gas mileage is very good and I like the heated seats and the 6 cd player

Negative Owner Reviews

John B

Reliable but annoying to own

It's reliable and I have had almost no major issues with it. I commute 40-80 miles a day for work and it gets me there every time. However, there are an abundance of little issues that always appear to pop up that cause me much frustration. I'm constantly having to replace my brakes, changing my oil, changing my headlights. The heat shield constantly comes loose causing an irritating rattle. Though my car is relatively reliable, the small things have added up to the point where I wouldn't buy another Subaru after this.

Winston M

Turbo failures due Subaru design flaw.

The car is very fun to drive with very smooth shifting and precise steering. The major drawback to this car is turbo failure due to oil deprivation. There was a flaw in the design of this vehicle because a banjo bolt within the oil feed to the turbo would get clogged no matter what you do. This flaw was also in the wrx where as Subaru did a recall to remove the banjo bolt but did not do this with the legacy. I am now on my fourth turbo due this design flaw and had to take my vehicle to a third party garage who properly removed the banjo bolt. Even when I had asked my local Subaru dealership who previously removed my turbo to remove the banjo bolt that would have saved me on turbos they refused to do so. As a result I will never buy another Subaru.

Shanna T

I have always heard great reviews on subaru's in general.

I love the look and perks of the car. I haven't owned it long enough to be impressed by the performance. I bought it second hand off a small dealership owner in my town and it came with more problems than I was aware of. Love the heated seats and auto sunroof and the car itself is nice looking. I have owned it for 2 years and have been able to drive it for about half of that time because it is been in the shop off and on for a year.

Michelle Y

It is a 2005 model, and was bought used, so be gentle with it.

I like that it gets decent gas mileage, it is not a terribly ugly car, and it has cloth seats. I do not like the fact that the engine seems to struggle sometimes, more than it should.

Kevin C

I get 28 miles per gallon. And it's all wheel drive

The car pretty dependable for the most part. Gets great gas mileage and its all wheel drive. Only problem is the check engine light keeps popping on.

Subaru Legacy Models

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

2.5i Sedan