Model year guide

2003 Subaru legacy outback

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2003 Subaru legacy outback is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 20 on record.

2003 Subaru legacy outback — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2003 Subaru legacy outback at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined19–22 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2003 Subaru legacy outback recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2003 Subaru legacy outback.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 6 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2003 Subaru legacy outback MPG & running costs

Combined19–22 mpg
City18 mpg
Highway25 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,488
EPA size classCompact Cars
Transmission3 options
Passenger volume96 cu ft
Cargo volume34 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$5,438 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 8 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2003 Subaru legacy outback costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,440
Fuel only$17,440
Per mile$0.23

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2003 Subaru legacy outback trims & engines on record

Trims
OUTBACK- H6 L.L.Bean
Engines
3.0L

2003 Subaru legacy outback vehicles on record

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2003 Subaru legacy outback — frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Subaru legacy outback have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2003 Subaru legacy outback. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2003 Subaru legacy outback get?

The 2003 Subaru legacy outback has U.S. EPA estimates of 19–22 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (8 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.