2006 Subaru Legacy Safety, Warranty & Recalls

Safety Features by Model

2.5i Sedan $21,695 - $22,695

Kelley Blue Book® Fair Market Range

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake-force distribution (EBD)
Driver & front passenger dual-stage airbags (SRS)-inc: driver seat position sensor, passenger seat occupant detection system
Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags (SRS)
Front/rear side curtain airbags (SRS)
3-point height-adjustable front seatbelts w/pretensioners & force limiters
3-point rear seatbelts on all seating positions
Child safety rear door locks
Internal child safety trunk release
LATCH child safety seat anchorage system
Safety brake pedal system
5-mph impact-absorbing bumpers
Side-impact door beams
Daytime running lights

2.5i Special Edition Sedan $21,995 - $22,995

MSRP

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake-force distribution (EBD)
Driver & front passenger dual-stage airbags (SRS)-inc: driver seat position sensor, passenger seat occupant detection system
Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags (SRS)
Front/rear side curtain airbags (SRS)
3-point height-adjustable front seatbelts w/pretensioners & force limiters
3-point rear seatbelts on all seating positions
Child safety rear door locks
Internal child safety trunk release
LATCH child safety seat anchorage system
Safety brake pedal system
5-mph impact-absorbing bumpers
Side-impact door beams
Daytime running lights

2.5i Wagon $22,695 - $23,695

MSRP

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake-force distribution (EBD)
Driver & front passenger dual-stage airbags (SRS)-inc: driver seat position sensor, passenger seat occupant detection system
Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags (SRS)
Front/rear side curtain airbags (SRS)
3-point height-adjustable front seatbelts w/pretensioners & force limiters
3-point rear seatbelts on all seating positions
Child safety rear door locks
LATCH child safety seat anchorage system
Safety brake pedal system
5-mph impact-absorbing bumpers
Side-impact door beams
Daytime running lights

2.5i Special Edition Wagon $23,195 - $24,195

MSRP

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake-force distribution (EBD)
Driver & front passenger dual-stage airbags (SRS)-inc: driver seat position sensor, passenger seat occupant detection system
Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags (SRS)
Front/rear side curtain airbags (SRS)
3-point height-adjustable front seatbelts w/pretensioners & force limiters
3-point rear seatbelts on all seating positions
Child safety rear door locks
LATCH child safety seat anchorage system
Safety brake pedal system
5-mph impact-absorbing bumpers
Side-impact door beams
Daytime running lights

Outback 2.5i Wagon $24,795 - $25,795

Kelley Blue Book® Fair Market Range

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake-force distribution (EBD)
Driver & front passenger dual-stage airbags (SRS)-inc: driver seat position sensor, passenger seat occupant detection system
Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags (SRS)
Front/rear side curtain airbags (SRS)
3-point height-adjustable front seatbelts w/pretensioners & force limiters
3-point rear seatbelts on all seating positions
Child safety rear door locks
LATCH child safety seat anchorage system
Safety brake pedal system
5-mph impact-absorbing bumpers
Side-impact door beams
Daytime running lights

2.5i Ltd Sedan $25,295

MSRP

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake-force distribution (EBD)
Driver & front passenger dual-stage airbags (SRS)-inc: driver seat position sensor, passenger seat occupant detection system
Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags (SRS)
Front/rear side curtain airbags (SRS)
3-point height-adjustable front seatbelts w/pretensioners & force limiters
3-point rear seatbelts on all seating positions
Child safety rear door locks
Internal child safety trunk release
LATCH child safety seat anchorage system
Safety brake pedal system
5-mph impact-absorbing bumpers
Side-impact door beams
Daytime running lights

2.5i Ltd Wagon $26,495

MSRP

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake-force distribution (EBD)
Driver & front passenger dual-stage airbags (SRS)-inc: driver seat position sensor, passenger seat occupant detection system
Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags (SRS)
Front/rear side curtain airbags (SRS)
3-point height-adjustable front seatbelts w/pretensioners & force limiters
3-point rear seatbelts on all seating positions
Child safety rear door locks
LATCH child safety seat anchorage system
Safety brake pedal system
5-mph impact-absorbing bumpers
Side-impact door beams
Daytime running lights

Outback 2.5i Special Wagon $27,295

MSRP

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake-force distribution (EBD)
Driver & front passenger dual-stage airbags (SRS)-inc: driver seat position sensor, passenger seat occupant detection system
Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags (SRS)
Front/rear side curtain airbags (SRS)
3-point height-adjustable front seatbelts w/pretensioners & force limiters
3-point rear seatbelts on all seating positions
Child safety rear door locks
LATCH child safety seat anchorage system
Safety brake pedal system
5-mph impact-absorbing bumpers
Side-impact door beams
Daytime running lights

Outback 2.5i Ltd Sedan $27,395

Kelley Blue Book® Fair Market Range

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake-force distribution (EBD)
Driver & front passenger dual-stage airbags (SRS)-inc: driver seat position sensor, passenger seat occupant detection system
Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags (SRS)
Front/rear side curtain airbags (SRS)
3-point height-adjustable front seatbelts w/pretensioners & force limiters
3-point rear seatbelts on all seating positions
Child safety rear door locks
Internal child safety trunk release
LATCH child safety seat anchorage system
Safety brake pedal system
5-mph impact-absorbing bumpers
Side-impact door beams
Daytime running lights

Outback 2.5i Ltd Wagon $27,595 - $28,595

MSRP

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake-force distribution (EBD)
Driver & front passenger dual-stage airbags (SRS)-inc: driver seat position sensor, passenger seat occupant detection system
Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags (SRS)
Front/rear side curtain airbags (SRS)
3-point height-adjustable front seatbelts w/pretensioners & force limiters
3-point rear seatbelts on all seating positions
Child safety rear door locks
LATCH child safety seat anchorage system
Safety brake pedal system
5-mph impact-absorbing bumpers
Side-impact door beams
Daytime running lights

Outback 2.5 XT Wagon $28,595 - $29,795

MSRP

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake-force distribution (EBD)
Driver & front passenger dual-stage airbags (SRS)-inc: driver seat position sensor, passenger seat occupant detection system
Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags (SRS)
Front/rear side curtain airbags (SRS)
3-point height-adjustable front seatbelts w/pretensioners & force limiters
3-point rear seatbelts on all seating positions
Child safety rear door locks
LATCH child safety seat anchorage system
Safety brake pedal system
5-mph impact-absorbing bumpers
Side-impact door beams
Daytime running lights

2.5 GT Ltd Sedan $28,795 - $31,995

MSRP

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake-force distribution (EBD)
Driver & front passenger dual-stage airbags (SRS)-inc: driver seat position sensor, passenger seat occupant detection system
Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags (SRS)
Front/rear side curtain airbags (SRS)
3-point height-adjustable front seatbelts w/pretensioners & force limiters
3-point rear seatbelts on all seating positions
Child safety rear door locks
Internal child safety trunk release
LATCH child safety seat anchorage system
Safety brake pedal system
5-mph impact-absorbing bumpers
Side-impact door beams
Daytime running lights

Outback 3.0 R Wagon $28,995

MSRP

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake-force distribution (EBD)
Driver & front passenger dual-stage airbags (SRS)-inc: driver seat position sensor, passenger seat occupant detection system
Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags (SRS)
Front/rear side curtain airbags (SRS)
3-point height-adjustable front seatbelts w/pretensioners & force limiters
3-point rear seatbelts on all seating positions
Child safety rear door locks
LATCH child safety seat anchorage system
Safety brake pedal system
5-mph impact-absorbing bumpers
Side-impact door beams
Daytime running lights

Outback 2.5 XT Ltd Wagon $30,995 - $34,195

MSRP

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake-force distribution (EBD)
Driver & front passenger dual-stage airbags (SRS)-inc: driver seat position sensor, passenger seat occupant detection system
Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags (SRS)
Front/rear side curtain airbags (SRS)
3-point height-adjustable front seatbelts w/pretensioners & force limiters
3-point rear seatbelts on all seating positions
Child safety rear door locks
LATCH child safety seat anchorage system
Safety brake pedal system
5-mph impact-absorbing bumpers
Side-impact door beams
Daytime running lights

2.5 GT Ltd Wagon $31,195

MSRP

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake-force distribution (EBD)
Driver & front passenger dual-stage airbags (SRS)-inc: driver seat position sensor, passenger seat occupant detection system
Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags (SRS)
Front/rear side curtain airbags (SRS)
3-point height-adjustable front seatbelts w/pretensioners & force limiters
3-point rear seatbelts on all seating positions
Child safety rear door locks
LATCH child safety seat anchorage system
Safety brake pedal system
5-mph impact-absorbing bumpers
Side-impact door beams
Daytime running lights

Outback 3.0 R L.L. Bean Sedan $31,295 - $33,295

Kelley Blue Book® Fair Market Range

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake-force distribution (EBD)
Driver & front passenger dual-stage airbags (SRS)-inc: driver seat position sensor, passenger seat occupant detection system
Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags (SRS)
Front/rear side curtain airbags (SRS)
3-point height-adjustable front seatbelts w/pretensioners & force limiters
3-point rear seatbelts on all seating positions
Child safety rear door locks
Internal child safety trunk release
LATCH child safety seat anchorage system
Safety brake pedal system
5-mph impact-absorbing bumpers
Side-impact door beams
Daytime running lights

Outback 3.0 R L.L. Bean Wagon $32,495 - $34,495

MSRP

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake-force distribution (EBD)
Driver & front passenger dual-stage airbags (SRS)-inc: driver seat position sensor, passenger seat occupant detection system
Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags (SRS)
Front/rear side curtain airbags (SRS)
3-point height-adjustable front seatbelts w/pretensioners & force limiters
3-point rear seatbelts on all seating positions
Child safety rear door locks
LATCH child safety seat anchorage system
Safety brake pedal system
5-mph impact-absorbing bumpers
Side-impact door beams
Daytime running lights

2.5 GT Spec B Sedan $33,995

MSRP

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake-force distribution (EBD)
Driver & front passenger dual-stage airbags (SRS)-inc: driver seat position sensor, passenger seat occupant detection system
Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags (SRS)
Front/rear side curtain airbags (SRS)
3-point height-adjustable front seatbelts w/pretensioners & force limiters
3-point rear seatbelts on all seating positions
Child safety rear door locks
Internal child safety trunk release
LATCH child safety seat anchorage system
Safety brake pedal system
5-mph impact-absorbing bumpers
Side-impact door beams
Daytime running lights

Outback 3.0 R VDC Ltd Wagon $35,695

MSRP

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake-force distribution (EBD)
Driver & front passenger dual-stage airbags (SRS)-inc: driver seat position sensor, passenger seat occupant detection system
Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags (SRS)
Front/rear side curtain airbags (SRS)
3-point height-adjustable front seatbelts w/pretensioners & force limiters
3-point rear seatbelts on all seating positions
Child safety rear door locks
LATCH child safety seat anchorage system
Safety brake pedal system
5-mph impact-absorbing bumpers
Side-impact door beams
Daytime running lights

IIHS Crash Test Ratings

Frontal Ratings Moderate Overlap

Tested vehicle: 2005 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited 4-door AWD

Overall

Head Neck

Chest

Left Leg

Right Leg

Kinematics

Structure

Side Ratings

Tested vehicle: 2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Special Edition 4-door

Overall

Structure

Side Airbag Configuration

Driver Head Neck

Driver Head Protection

Driver Torso

Driver Pelvis Leg

Passenger Head Neck

Passenger Head Protection

Passenger Torso

Passenger Pelvis Leg

Rear Ratings

Overall

Dynamic

Geometry

Warranty

Basic Warranty

36 months / 36,000 miles

Drivetrain Warranty

60 months / 60,000 miles

Corrosion Perforation Warranty

60 months / Unlimited distance

Certified Pre-Owned Warranty

Maximum Age/Mileage:

5 years/80,000 miles

Basic Warranty Terms

Coverage available for purchase

Powertrain Warranty

7 years/100,000

Dealer Certification Required

152-point inspection

Roadside Assistance

Yes

Deductible

No

Return/Exchange Policy

N/A

Out-of-Town Repair/Service

Yes

Free Service Loan

Rental allowance

Special Finance Terms

Yes

Transferability

Yes

Satellite Radio Subscription

3 months

Complimentary Service/Maintenance

No

Recalls

Service Brakes, Hydraulic Dec 31, 2014

Report Receipt Date:

Dec 31, 2014

NHTSA Campaign:

14V830000

Summary:

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Impreza, 2008-2014 WRX and 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 that were remedied under recall 14V-311 prior to December 23, 2014. The brake lines may experience brake line corrosion due to salt water splashing on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector.

Consequence:

Brake fluid may leak due to the brake line corrosion and may result in longer distances being required to slow or stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy:

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will apply an anti-corrosion wax to the four-way joint connector area of the brake line system, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on January 26, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQQ-52. Notes: This recall is specific to affected Forester, Impreza, WRX, and STI customers who had their car remedied under NHTSA recall no. 14V-311 prior to December 23, 2014. Subaru has determined that this remedy was inadequate due to incomplete repair instructions provided to dealers. Affected Forester, Impreza, WRX, and STI vehicles that were not repaired under NHTSA recall no. 14V-311 prior to December 23, 2014 will continue to be processed under NHTSA recall no. 14V-311. Affected vehicles not currently, or formerly, registered in the salt belt states identified in this recall are eligible for repair, at no cost to the customer, upon request.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic Jun 10, 2014

Report Receipt Date:

Jun 10, 2014

NHTSA Campaign:

14V311000

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.

Consequence:

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.

Remedy:

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.

Electrical System Apr 11, 2019

Report Receipt Date:

Apr 11, 2019

NHTSA Campaign:

19V297000

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.

Consequence:

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.

Remedy:

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ignition switch, replacing the ignition switch, if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 10, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUF-91.

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