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1994 Subaru Legacy L Sedan

The 1994 Subaru Legacy L Sedan is a 130-hp 2.2-liter sedan with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $14,444 MSRP and is rated at 23 mpg combined.

It makes 130 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 137 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (23 mpg combined).

The Legacy measures 178.9 inches long on a 101.6-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,730 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$14,444 ($31,675 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.2L SOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ22)
Displacement2.2 L
Horsepower130 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Torque137 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
ValvetrainSOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Injection TypeElectronic fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City20 MPG
Highway28 MPG
Combined23 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular
Tank Capacity15 gal
Dimensions & Weight
Length178.9 in
Width66.5 in
Height53.5 in
Wheelbase101.6 in
Curb Weight2,730 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38 in
Headroom Rear36 in
Legroom Front43.1 in
Legroom Rear34.8 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 1994 Subaru Legacy 4-DR

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1994 Subaru LEGACY.

61 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1994 Subaru LEGACY

Owner Complaints

61 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1994 Subaru LEGACY (5 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 5 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Seat Belts26
Air Bags5
Power Train5
Service Brakes5
Engine And Engine Cooling4
Fuel System4
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Mar 14, 2021 · Service Brakes
“A FEW MONTHS AGO, MY SON WAS DRIVING MY OLDER SUBARU AND SAID THE BRAKES WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR WHEN HE APPLIED THEM NOT FAR FROM HOME. HE PUMPED THEM AND SLOW CREPT HOME WITH THE CAR. I FOUND A…”
Apr 1, 2016 · Seat Belts
“THE RETRACTABLE MECHANIZED SHOULDER HARNESS DOES NOT WORK.”
Apr 11, 2010 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“I WILL BE ACCELERATING AT ANY MPH AND THE CAR WILL SUDDENLY TURN ITSELF OFF. THE BATTERY IS STILL POWERING THE CAR (RADIO PLAYING, LIGHTS ON), BUT THE ENGINE WILL BE COMPLETELY STOPPED. STEERING AND…”
Nov 16, 2008 · Power Train
“1994 SUBARU LEGACY TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF 1ST GEAR. AFTER CAR WARMS UP, WITHIN A SHORT DISTANCE THE TRANSMISSION FAILS ALTOGETHER AND THE CAR WILL NOT MOVE. AFTER A COOLING OFF PERIOD, THE…”
Aug 21, 2008 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“FUEL PUMP WIRING SHORTED OUT IN THE GAS TANK. *TR”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1994 SUBARU LEGACY. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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