2000 Subaru Legacy AWD L Wagon
All photo credits
- Photo: 2002 Subaru Legacy L Sedan, front left, 09-24-2022 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Subaru LEGACY B4 2.0 S 4WD (BE) front by Tokumeigakarinoaoshima, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Subaru Legacy 2.5 GX by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2002 Subaru Legacy L Sedan, rear right, 09-24-2022 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Subaru LEGACY B4 2.0 S 4WD (BE) rear by Tokumeigakarinoaoshima, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
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 Type | Wagon |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $20,390 ($38,483 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5L SOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25) |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 165 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 166 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Injection Type | Electronic fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD — Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 184.4 in |
| Width | 68.7 in |
| Height | 56.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.2 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.1 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.3 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.3 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2000 Subaru Legacy AWD L Wagon with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
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
| Tires | 17 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 15 |
| Power Train | 13 |
| Suspension | 12 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 |
| Hydraulic | 7 |
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.