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2000 Subaru Legacy AWD L Wagon

The 2000 Subaru Legacy AWD L Wagon is a 165-hp 2.5-liter wagon with a 5-speed manual and all-wheel drive. It starts at $20,390 MSRP.

It makes 165 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 166 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm.

The Legacy measures 184.4 inches long on a 104.3-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeWagon
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$20,390 ($38,483 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.5L SOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25)
Displacement2.5 L
Horsepower165 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Torque166 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
ValvetrainSOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Injection TypeElectronic fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeAWD — Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Dimensions & Weight
Length184.4 in
Width68.7 in
Height56.5 in
Wheelbase104.3 in
Interior
Headroom Front40.2 in
Headroom Rear39.1 in
Legroom Front43.3 in
Legroom Rear34.3 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: 2000 Subaru Legacy 4-DR. Wagon
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2000 Subaru Legacy 4-DR.: overall not rated

Recalls

4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Subaru LEGACY. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Nov 29, 2013 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Airtex Products LP (Airtex) is recalling certain model E8598M, E8518M, E8600M, E8596M, and E8597M fuel pumps manufactured July 26, 2013, and July 29, 2013 and used as aftermarket replacements on Subaru Baja's, Outback's and Legacy's. The affected fuel pumps were sold or installed into the aftermarket applications on or after July 26, 2013, and may may leak fuel from the base of a fuel line connection when the gas tank is full.

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Airtex will notify owners, and will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Recall is expected to begin on January 2, 2014. Customers may contact Airtex at 1-800-880-3056. The recall is expected to begin during January 2014. This recall is being conducted by Airtex, not by Subaru.

NHTSA campaign 13E065000

Apr 22, 2003 · SUSPENSION:REAR

THIS RECALL APPLIES TO CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. CERTAIN REAR SUSPENSION SUBFRAME COMPONENTS WERE PRODUCED WITH POOR PAINT QUALITY WHICH, AFTER CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO CORROSIVE ROAD SALTS FOR A PERIOD OF SEVERAL YEARS, COULD RESULT IN RUST-OUT OF THE COMPONENT AND POSSIBLE BREAKAGE OF THE SUBFRAME.

Consequence: IF SUCH BREAKAGE OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED, CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE AFFECTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL CLEAN AND RUST-PROOF THE REAR SUSPENSION SUBFRAME. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 14, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.

NHTSA campaign 03V153000

Mar 24, 2000 · STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LEFT-SIDE STEERING KNUCKLE ARM WAS INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE ON THE LEFT SIDE TIE-ROD END CASTLE NUT AND INSTALL A NEW COTTER PIN.

NHTSA campaign 00V091000

Sep 17, 1999 · POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDAN L MODEL PASSENGER VEHICLES. ANTI-RUST COATING WAS INCORRECTLY APPLIED TO THE TRANSVERSE LINK MOUNTING SURFACE OF THE VEHICLE BODY. OVER TIME THE COATING SHRINKS, CAUSING A TORQUE DECREASE OF THE BOLT THAT SECURES THE TRANSVERSE LINK BRACKET TO THE VEHICLE BODY.

Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN LOOSENING OF THE BRACKET AND SUBSEQUENT SEPARATION OF THE TRANSVERSE LINK FROM THE VEHICLE FRAME.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND, IF NECESSARY, REMOVE THE ANTI-RUST COATING UNDER THE MOUNTING LOCATION OF THE LEFT TRANSVERVE LINK MOUNTING BRACKET BOLT AND RETORQUE THE MOUNTING BOLT TO THE REQUIRED TORQUE.

NHTSA campaign 99V249000

94 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2000 Subaru LEGACY

Owner Complaints

94 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2000 Subaru LEGACY (8 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Tires17
Engine And Engine Cooling15
Power Train13
Suspension12
Vehicle Speed Control10
Hydraulic7
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Aug 22, 2019 · Suspension, Structure
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 SUBARU LEGACY. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING A STATE INSPECTION, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR SUSPENSION SHOWED SEVERE RUST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE…”
Feb 8, 2017 · Fuel/Propulsion System
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 SUBARU LEGACY. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS IN BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURE, THE CONTACT DETECTED AN ODOR OF FUEL COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE…”
Apr 9, 2016 · Fuel/Propulsion System
“STRONG FUEL SMELL WHEN STARTING IN COLD WEATHER.”
Feb 22, 2016 · Air Bags
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V323000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT…”
Mar 17, 2014 · Tires
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A CONTINENTAL EXTREME CONTACT TIRE, SIZE: 205/55R16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE…”

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 2000 SUBARU LEGACY. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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