2018 Subaru Legacy
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2018 Subaru Legacy is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 23 on record.
2018 Subaru Legacy at a glance
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2018 Subaru Legacy recalls 3
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Fix: Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-21.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Legacy, Outback, and BRZ vehicles. In the affected vehicles, a software issue may cause the audio display system to not initialize, resulting in the camera display remaining blank. If this occurs, the rearview image will not display while backing up the vehicle. As a result, the vehicles fail to comply with requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety (FM…
Fix: Subaru has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the audio system display software, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WTZ-85.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles. Due to a software error, the low fuel warning light may not illuminate at the intended remaining fuel level and the miles-to-empty display may incorrectly indicate a positive number despite the tank being empty.
Fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the combination meter software, free of charge. The recall began February 20, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WTW-82.
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.
2018 Subaru Legacy common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 115 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2018 Subaru Legacy MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2018 Subaru Legacy worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2018 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 ($19,598) with the same model 5 model-years older ($14,374), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2018 Subaru Legacy trims & engines on record
2018 Subaru Legacy vehicles on record
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2018 Subaru Legacy Base+Alloy Wheel Pack4S3BNAB62J3027606
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2018 Subaru Legacy Premium4S3BNAC68J3039693
2018 Subaru Legacy Base4S3BNAA60J3018386
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2018 Subaru Legacy Base4S3BNAA63J3041788
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2018 Subaru Legacy Premium+ES4S3BNAF66J3033547
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2018 Subaru Legacy Base+Alloy Wheel Pack4S3BNAB63J3034872
2018 Subaru Legacy Limited+M/R+ES+NAVI4S3BNEN64J3029375
2018 Subaru Legacy Premium+ES4S3BNAF6XJ3012345
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Other Subaru Legacy model years
2018 Subaru Legacy — frequently asked questions
Does the 2018 Subaru Legacy have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2018 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 2018 Subaru Legacy?
Based on 115 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, exterior lighting, service brakes.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Subaru Legacy get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2018 Subaru Legacy at about 26 mpg combined (23 city / 31 highway).
How much is a 2018 Subaru Legacy worth?
Comparable 2018 Subaru Legacy listings run roughly $14,995–$24,995, typically around $19,598 (from 21 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.