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Subaru Legacy: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2025 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2024 (93/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2024 93 · 2022 91 · 2021 90 · 2019 84

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202564/100
Unproven

6 complaints · 0 recalls

202493/100
Buybest year

15 complaints · 0 recalls

202364/100
Unproven

10 complaints · 2 recalls

202291/100
Buy

32 complaints · 2 recalls

202190/100
Buy

31 complaints · 3 recalls

202064/100
Caution

121 complaints · 6 recalls

201984/100
Buy

122 complaints · 3 recalls

201882/100
Buy

116 complaints · 3 recalls

201764/100
Caution

118 complaints · 2 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

201664/100
Caution

145 complaints · 3 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

201584/100
Buy

159 complaints · 3 recalls

201464/100
Caution

53 complaints · 10 recalls

201364/100
Caution

66 complaints · 12 recalls

201264/100
Caution

90 complaints · 16 recalls

201164/100
Caution

167 complaints · 16 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2024?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2024 Subaru Legacy’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2025 Subaru Legacy head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Subaru Legacy as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.