Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
20 -25 City / 28 -34 HWY
Horsepower
175 -256
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Raychel M
Subaru legacy limited: luxurious all wheel drive.
This is the second Subaru I have had, and it is the best car. It has exceeded all expectations. It has all leather seating with seat warmers in the front and back seats. It has an amazing sound system, to the point where I have even decided that I do not need a subwoofer in this vehicle as I did in my previous cars. The car has features upon features. If you have an iPhone, you can connect it via USB to the car to give you access to all of the most important apps while driving, and doing so safely. It has a large screen to access all you need including a backup camera. You have an eyesight feature in the car which enable you to have a much safer driving experience. The eyesight system works to where it will correct you if you happen to drive out of the lanes. It also will brake for you if you are not breaking in time. The eyesight system also contributes to the cruise control feature. The car will gauge the car ahead of you and read it is speed limit, and put your car going at the same speed as them. The eyesight system also alerts you if a car takes off ahead of you and you have no yet started going. It has made me feel safe and comfortable. Not to mention, it makes me feel like I am riding in a true luxury vehicle, while you are really riding around in an AWD car.
accountCircle Tom T
2018 Subaru legacy great, safe, stylish car.
Subaru is the most comfortable car. My legacy is an all wheel drive, smooth riding dream. The heat and ac systems are reliable and quickly regulate the car's interior environment. My 2018 legacy is crimson pearl and looks fantastic as well. Never had a problem in 2 and a half years.
accountCircle Stuart R
The eyesight device works well, both during the night and day.
The vehicle drives great, is quiet and has plenty of safety features added.
accountCircle Brianna C
High quality, driver friendly car.
The car is very comfortable even for long drives and traffic. The temperature control and seat adjustments are great. The visibility is excellent from all angles and the car is very safe. The car maintains its value well and has not had maintenance issues in the 2 years I have had it.
accountCircle Scott C
Sleek, reliable, and safe.
Smooth driving vehicle with excellent acceleration. Very good traction in the snow as well as wet roads. Only issue I has was a software recall which affected the car when you had almost empty gas tank. The car would stall even though you had 50 to 70 miles left in gas.
accountCircle Anita N
I love my Subaru because it is eye catching!
My 2018 Subaru is superb! It ride great, has excellent inside features, as well as, outside noticeable features. Very well put together piece of machinery! Beautiful blue color on the outside with black leather interior. Quality radio and stereo equipment.
accountCircle Des W
Sporty and safe: that is my legacy.
In my Subaru I feel safe when I am on the road. It's 5 star crash rating makes me feel like myself and anyone riding with me is protected. The sport is my favorite model of legacy. This is not your mom's legacy, with fancy stitching in the seats and carbon fiber accents it feels as sporty as the Impreza. The car is roomy enough that all the passengers are comfortable and the truck has lots of cargo space despite it being a sedan. I love my legacy.
accountCircle Brittany A
There is a large screen that is a control center with amazing navigation.
Just bought the car last week, no problems so far. The only thing I have noticed that is weird about the car is that it will sense when a car is coming and will turn off the high beams, but it will sometimes sense objects that are not cars and will turn them off.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle david roberts
Service
Rear main seal leaking Subaru tells me its my problem no help from them car has only 74000 thousand miles on it .where is subarus love.especially when your fixed income dalear wants 3000 to fix
accountCircle yong nahm
After service
Subaru crosstrek 2019 less than 1year metal rust like mark under the door handles. Dealer said its normal,
accountCircle Ken I
The Bluetooth works well and it is nice having the controls on the steering wheel.
Hate the features! Like leaves the lights on when you leave the keys in the car. The passenger window locks itself a lot. The battery is undersized. Been there 4 already. It is bigger than previous models and does not handle as well in the snow. Gas mileage is not bad.
accountCircle Brian P
18 Subaru legacy safety features makes long drives very comfortable.
AWD really helps in the snow/ice conditions. The sport model lacks that extra 'umph' which is not all bad considering the great gas mileage. All around reliable efficient car. The infotainment system works great and makes longer rides alone really enjoyable. The car wasn't expensive considering all you get with it.
accountCircle Kevin L
Great car for tough New England winters
This is a great car for New England. Winters can be tough to get around in and the AWD has never stopped me from getting where I need to be.
accountCircle Susan L
Dealership is not reliable.
Dealership lied to me about several things. They gave me an out the door price but would not honor that 2 weeks later. Talked me into a car $4000 more. None of the extras are useful to me. I have not used any of them. Also, they said my car would be detailed like never before on all visits. On all my visits my car was never detailed and was given many excuses.
accountCircle Ellen M
Cruise control and CarPlay work phone while driving are great and easy to work.
It is very low to ground which I do not love. The front passenger seat is not as comfortable as driver’s seat. The eyesight is an incredible feature which I love. Heated seats are a must. Large gas tank. Back seats fold down through trunk. I wish it came in a hatchback. It rides really nicely and is easy to drive.
accountCircle Susan D
It has 4 wheel drive. Otherwise I find it quite unremarkable.
Ambivalent. I do not like all the beeping of safety aspects (lane departure) that doesn't consider debris or traffic conditions. I much preferred the ride of my Camry hybrid.

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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Base
175 HP 29 MPG 5 Seats
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Premium
175 HP 29 MPG 5 Seats
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Sport
175 HP 29 MPG 5 Seats
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Limited
256 HP 23 MPG 5 Seats
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2018 Subaru Legacy Owner Reviews

4.55
120 Reviews
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5 stars 66%
4 stars 28%
3 stars 4%
2 stars 1%
1 star 2%
accountCircle Scott C on June 22, 2021
Sleek, reliable, and safe.
Smooth driving vehicle with excellent acceleration. Very good traction in the snow as well as wet roads. Only issue I has was a software recall which affected the car when you had almost empty gas tank. The car would stall even though you had 50 to 70 miles left in gas.
accountCircle Kimberly P on June 16, 2021
I love that it is a smooth riding car.
I love that the ride is smooth. I like the features of the car, lane assistance, blind spot warnings, etc. I have only had problems with the windows not wanting to go up. The service department keeps cleaning the window tracks. The seats are made comfortable.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Carolyn L.

Roomy inside. It is easy to drive and pull into parking spots. Quiet ride. Solid sounding closure with doors and trunk. Large trunk with release handle inside trunk. Back seats fold flat to carry large items. Nice sound system in the car. Bluetooth available with a phone and then can access navigation and music apps.

likeFilled Kayla D.

It has a backup camera for me to see when reversing. It connects to Bluetooth so I can connect my phone, listen to Spotify, have the car read my texts for me, and make phone calls through the Bluetooth. The front and passenger seats are heated seats. Many cup holders. Not leather seating. Black seats.

likeFilled Nikki R.

Our legacy is good on gas. It comes with multiple features that will help you drive, stay in lane, and stay away from other cars. The speaker system in it is great with clear sound. The seats are part leather and part cloth which is great for cleaning yet comfortable.

likeFilled Lesly F.

All wheel drive, 6 cylinder engine, blind spot protection, heated seats, adaptive cruise control and other upscale safety features. Additionally the best navigation I have ever used, great sound system, 18 inch wheels.

likeFilled Priya G.

It is safe to drive, easy to drive, there is a camera, it is visually appealing. When braking, it is very smooth (smoother than other cars). It also has Bluetooth and you can connect audio to multiple devices.

likeFilled Mary Ann.

The car handles the road very well and has a sleek look. I love the eyesight package!! The truck has a lot of room and the split fold down back seat is very helpful when transporting large items. This is my second Subaru legacy!!

likeFilled Ryan S.

The pros are that it is super luxurious and pretty. Fit for both male and female. All wheel drive is great for winter. The color is beautiful and the interior black leather seats are amazing. The sunroof is a plus too.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Carolyn L.

No CD player. When steering wheel is straight, it is hard to see the dashboard information behind it. Glove compartment is on the smallish side. Wish it had memory seats to adjust to individual drivers.

dislikeFilled Kayla D.

No sunroof. I would like an alert on my side windows when a car is close to my car in case I would like to switch lanes; would need to pay to have that installed. The back seats do not have heated seats.

dislikeFilled Nikki R.

The cruise control has stopped working for no reason that we can explain. The drivers side window will randomly roll down about 2 inches after rolling it up. It does this all by itself and we do not know why. I forget to open the gas tank before getting out of the car.

dislikeFilled Lesly F.

The seats could be more comfortable, it is a little low to the ground which makes it harder to get in and out of as I get older. The gas mileage could be better. It runs better on mid grade or premium gas which is more expensive.

dislikeFilled Priya G.

It is similar to many other cars and it takes a little while for it to get faster. Even though it brakes well, it does not speed up as much as I would hope. To turn on the car, the key is actually needed, not a button which is not very helpful. The volume in the car does not get as loud as I would hope.

dislikeFilled Mary Ann.

The only issue I have had is that occasionally I have to turn the key twice to start the car. I have also turned off the drive assist because one time it steered toward the center of my lane a little aggressively when I do not think I was even over the line.

dislikeFilled Ryan S.

The front bumper collects a whole lot of bug carcasses and guts in the summertime. The leather seats, although super nice, get really hot in the summer sun. It causes you to burn your legs. The wheels are hard to keep clean.

Ranks #5 Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2018 Subaru Legacy has an average owner rating of 4.57 out of 5 which ranks it #5 of 11 other Midsize Cars.

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4.63
2
car
4.62
5
Tie
car
4.55

Ranks #7 Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2018 Subaru Legacy has a combined MPG of 36 which ranks it #7 of 11 other Midsize Cars.

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car
53 MPG
2
car
49 MPG
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car
34 MPG

Is The 2018 Subaru Legacy A Good Car?

Love it. Super reliable and never have to worry about having issues with it. Great price as well! Very satisfied
Isabel P.

How Reliable Is The 2018 Subaru Legacy?

No problems at all. Have had a couple recalls but they were easily fixed at the dealership. Fast and easy
Susan G.

Is The 2018 Subaru Legacy A Good Value?

The price was good. Wish the used ones were a little less expensive. But it’s nice knowing that the cars hold their value so well
Cameron C.

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Safety & Reliability

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