2006 Subaru Legacy
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2006 Subaru Legacy is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 27 on record.
2006 Subaru Legacy at a glance
Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.
2006 Subaru Legacy recalls 7
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South…
Fix: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assist…
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, O…
Fix: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assist…
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (STI included), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saip…
Fix: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators with alternate inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact…
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, 2008-2011 Impreza vehicles, 2008-2014 WRX vehicles, 2005-2014 Legacy vehicles, 2005-2014 Outback vehicles and 2006-2008 Tribeca vehicles equipped with a mechanical key ignition switch installed as a replacement part. The ball spring inside the switch may break, reducing the strength of the ignition switch. If this occurs, the weight…
Fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ignition switch, replacing the ignition switch, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 10, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUF-91.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Outback and Legacy, 2008-2011 Impreza and 2008-2014 Impreza WRX/STI, and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia…
Fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will test the brake system by depressing the brake pedal and inspecting for brake fluid leaks. If no brake fluid seepage is observed, the affected areas will be rustproofed with anti-corrosion wax. If brake fluid seepage is observed, the brake lines will be …
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Subaru Baja vehicles manufactured January 22, 2003, to July 21, 2004, 2004-2005 Impreza vehicles manufactured January 28, 2003, to May 31, 2005, 2003-2008 Subaru Legacy vehicles manufactured January 22, 2003, to May 2, 2008, 2003-2008 Subaru Outback vehicles manufactured February 18, 2003, to May 5, 2008, and 2005 Saab 9-2x vehicles manufactu…
Fix: Subaru will notify their owners and General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The Subaru recall began on June 17, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. The Saab recall began on July 27, 2015. Own…
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Outback and Legacy vehicles manufactured from December 2003, through April 2009 and currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. S…
Fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles. If no brake fluid seepage is observed, the affected area will be rustproofed with anti-corrosion wax. If brake fluid seepage is observed, the brake lines will be replaced followed by rustproofing with anti-corrosion wax. These ser…
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2006 Subaru Legacy common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 87 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2006 Subaru Legacy MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2006 Subaru Legacy worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2006 Subaru Legacy costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($5,957) with the same model 5 model-years older ($1,800), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2006 Subaru Legacy trims & engines on record
2006 Subaru Legacy vehicles on record
2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Special Edition4S3BL626867215369
2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Limited4S3BL676564216358
2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Special Edition4S3BL626667206461
2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5i4S3BL616367205091
2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Special Edition4S3BL626067212983
2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Special Edition4S3BL626467217670
2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Special Edition4S3BL626867218112
2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Special Edition4S3BL626767207747
2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Limited4S3BL676966220384
2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Special Edition4S3BL626466215648
2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Limited4S3BL676266206696
2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Limited4S3BL676364203396
2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Special Edition4S3BL626467211352
2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Special Edition4S3BL626167220476
2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Limited4S3BL676664212741
2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Special Edition4S3BL626567203017
2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Special Edition4S3BL626867202461
2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Limited4S3BL676664212495
2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Special Edition4S3BL626X67206351
2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Special Edition4S3BL626667209604
2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Special Edition4S3BL626566213763
2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Limited4S3BL676764205121
2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Special Edition4S3BL626667211224
2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Limited4S3BL676466201032
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2006 Subaru Legacy — frequently asked questions
Does the 2006 Subaru Legacy have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2006 Subaru Legacy. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Subaru Legacy?
Based on 87 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are service brakes, vehicle speed control, electrical system.
What gas mileage does the 2006 Subaru Legacy get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2006 Subaru Legacy at about 21 mpg combined (19 city / 25 highway).
How much is a 2006 Subaru Legacy worth?
Comparable 2006 Subaru Legacy listings run roughly $2,900–$9,800, typically around $5,957 (from 27 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.