Subaru Legacy Fourth generation (BL) - Facelift (2008 - 2009)

2008
2009

Custom-fit Add-ons

Body kits
Fender flares
Rims
Coilovers
Decals

Fourth generation (BL) - Facelift of Subaru Legacy has been in production since 2008 by 2009.

In addition to external changes, the model has undergone changes in technical terms. Fourth generation (BL) - Facelift is shorter than the previous generation by 1.2 inches . The weight of the car has increased by 5 lbs.

2009 Subaru Legacy Engines list
- EZ30D
- EJ255 Turbo
- EJ253
2008 Subaru Legacy Engines list
- EZ30D
- EJ255 Turbo
- EJ253

Subaru Legacy Fourth generation (BL) - Facelift dimensions and specs

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Fourth generation (BL) - Facelift

Body style	Wagon, Hatchback, Sedan
Engine options	EZ30D, 3.0L H-6, 217 HP, 213 lb/ft
	EJ255 Turbo, 2.5L H-4, 240 HP,
	EJ253, 2.5L H-4, 162 HP, 167 lb/ft
Length	185.00 in
Width	68.10 in
Height	56.1 - 56.5 in
Wheelbase	105.10 in
Curb weight	3265 - 3553 lbs
Number of doors	4
Seating capacity	5
Front hip room	51.00 in
Rear hip room	52.60 in
Front Headroom	37.6 - 39.5 in
Rear Headroom	36.50 in
Front shoulder room	54.20 in
Rear shoulder room	53.70 in
Fuel tank capacity	16.90 gal
MPG (City/Highway)	17 - 20/24 - 27
Towing capacity	2700 - 3000 lbs
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph	5.9 - 8.3 sec
¼ mile time	14.4 - 16.5 sec

Subaru Legacy Common Problems generations

Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Subaru Legacy Fourth generation (BL) - Facelift production period from 2008 to 2009 drivers have reported 96 complaints. The most common problems are AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE.

Model Year	Complaints
2009 Legacy	47
2008 Legacy	49

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AIR BAGS tl*the contact owns a 2009 subaru legacy. while driving approximately 50 mph the vehicle was involved in a crash and...	51 ~ 45125 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i had the dealership install a subaru remote starter for my 2009 subaru legacy. about a year later i started...	9 ~ 91167 miles
ENGINE was driving on my road to go home and the dash board warning lights came on and heard a loud	8 ~ 84690 miles
POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2009 subaru legacy.while parked with the engine running the vehicle began to roll backwards she...	5 ~ 64500 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl*the contact owns a 2008 subaru legacy. while approaching a stop light at a speed of approximately 20 mph the...	5 ~ 21036 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2009 subaru legacy. while driving at various speeds the low beam headlights failed and only...	4 ~ 31753 miles
SERVICE BRAKES upon cold start vehicle engine ran extremely rough placed transmission in drive while applying brake vehicle lunged forward while applying	4 ~ 97000 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE i was driving on a local highway at around 55 mph which is just under the posted 65 mph limit....	3 ~ 53341 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER i was driving on a local highway at around 55 mph which is just under the posted 65 mph limit....	3 ~ 66674 miles
WHEELS the front wheel bearing on my subaru legacy 2008 failed at 31 000 miles. *tr...	3 ~ 31620 miles
TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2009 subaru legacy equipped with yokohama avid envigor tires size: p205/50r17. while the vehicle was...	2 ~ 48405 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM this has been happening for several weeks. when driving with my foot on the accelerator and when i take my...	2 ~ 37500 miles
SEAT BELTS tl*the contact owns a 2009 subaru legacy. while driving approximately 50 mph the vehicle was involved in a crash and...	2 ~ 26500 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES tire pressure monitoring system: there is no customer reset for this federal mandated device on my 2009 subaru legacy. i...	2
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2008 subaru legacy. while driving less than 35 mph the transmission shifted on its own from...	2 ~ 14981 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING we just purchased a new 2008 subaru outback. when we brought it home and took it for a ride we...	2 ~ 5 miles
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2009 subaru legacy. while driving 30 mph the contact attempted to brake and the brake...	1 ~ 121000 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL all of my dash lights are on (stationary & in motion) cruise control lights blinks consistently (stationary & in motion)...	1 ~ 95000 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING air bag light came on. no accident. on smooth road. it has gone off and than comes back on. will...	1 ~ 55000 miles
SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2009 subaru legacy. the contact stated that during routine matinencance the private mechanic stated that...	1 ~ 14500 miles
VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2009 subaru legacy. the contact stated that while parked the front passenger side window shattered unexpectedly....	1 ~ 62000 miles
EQUIPMENT vehicle has a substandard poorly functioning air conditioning system. it has a defect whereby it cycles erratically and thereby creates...	1 ~ 25000 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS on april 14th i was involved in a chain reaction accident on the i90 in amherst new york. my 2009...	1 ~ 17500 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC i got off the highway on a secondary road on my way home when after the second stop sign trying...	1 ~ 3420 miles
STRUCTURE opened driver side door one night and as i was pulling door open i was talking to someone who was...	1 ~ 14000 miles
SEATS 2009 2010 head rests are so uncomfortable i am actually developing lower back pain for the first time in my...	1

How to improve the appearance of your Subaru Legacy and to make it look younger?

Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your Subaru Legacy to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.

However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.

Body kits

GOOACC 240PCS Bumper Retainer Clips Car ...
- UNIVERSAL FIT KIT - Great Assortment Push Retainer Kit with 12 popular size, fitting for door trim, radiator shield yoke, fender, bumper and splash shield retainers replacement for Ford, GM, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda and more.
Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Spoiler + Si...
- ?1 set of Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler Guard Body Kits (3pcs) + Side Skirt Splitter (2pcs) + Rear Bumper Lip Wrap Splitter Canard (2pcs)
- ?Material: Premium quality ABS
- ?Stereoscopic design, fluid curve surface
- ?No...
Mega Racer Universal JDM Racing Style Gl...
- ? UNIVERSAL FIT: Our Hood Scoop Is Ultra Light Weight And Designed To Be A Universal Fit With Every Car With A Flat Hood Type. Upgrade The Look Of Your Vehicle With No Cutting Or...
iJDMTOY 30W High Power 10-LED LEDayFlex ...
- All new Free-style flexible design
- 10 pieces super bright 3W each eagle eye LED lights (30W total)
- Each LED light is measured at 0.94" in diameter and 1.00" in length
- Free style mounting to bumper...
iJDMTOY 4pcs Black Front Bumper Canard, ...
- Comes with four blades of black front bumper canard body diffuser fins
- Good for front bumper adding lip splitter fins for a unique and sporty look
- Durable, rigid design, plus allows you to paint the...

Fender flares

EZ Flares – The Original Universal Fle...
- ENHANCE & PROTECT YOUR RIDE – The universal fender EZ Flares are a fast, easy, and low-cost way to give your car an aggressive, off-road look! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
EZ Flares XL – The Original Universal ...
- MAXIMUM PROTECTION & TIRE COVERAGE – The universal EZ Flares XL are fast, easy way to give your truck an aggressive, off-road look and stay legal! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker...
- 20 Pieces of Nylon Blind Rivets: Replaces GM: 10184895, 20452072 Ford: N803862-S, Chrysler: 6501559, 6506007-AA
- 20 Pieces of Fender Flare & Rocker Moulding Clip:Replaces Chrysler: 68039280-AA Jeep Wrangler JK & Wrangler Unlimited JK 2007 -
Mean Mug Auto 23181-6133A 50x Fender Fla...
- Precision-engineered to push firmly into a 10 mm hole and lock into place.
- Ready to fit snuggly into your vehicle with the 14 mm stem length and the 38 mm head diameter.
- Compatible with Chrysler:...
50PCS Fender Flare Clips, Push Door Trim...
- [High quality material]: Fender Flare Clips are made of high quality Nylon material, which is wear-resistant and corrosion resistant. It is equipped with black foam for better sealing, smaller swing, and is not easy to...
A-Premium 4 Pcs Black Universal Splash G...
- Upgraded Universal Mud Flaps Splash Guards; Drilling Holes Required
- Compatible Makes: Universal; For All Body Styles: Car, Pickup, SUV, Van, Truck, etc.
- Package Includes: 4 Pcs (1 Set) --- Front and Rear
- Color: Black; Material:...

Rims

All-Fit Rim Trim Wheel Protection Strips...
- Car Wheel Rim Protection Strips Available In 7 Standout Colors ?
- 25 Feet of OEM Grade Wheel Rim Material That Won't Rip Or Tear
- Package Includes Enough Rim Trim Wheel Protection For Four 24 inch...
Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
BDK (4-Pack) Premium 16" Wheel Rim Cover...
- Please Ensure to Check your Tire/Wheel Size Before Purchase! Designed for (P16) 16” Stock Steel Wheels and will not fit over alloy wheels
- Designed from OEM Replica Style Wheels– For Replacement with Fast & Easy...
Tallew 4 Pcs Push Through Wheel Center C...
- Quality Material Selection: made of quality stainless steel, the wheel center cap is sturdy and solid, reliable and long lasting, strong enough against breakage, deformation and abrasion, serving you for long
- Notable Size Details: the...
TOUREN TR60 3260 Wheel 17X7.5 5X100/5X11...
- Touren Employs The Most Advanced Engineering In All Of Our Wheels
- Our Meticulous Standards Deliver The Highest Quality And Performance For Your Vehicle
- Vivid Finishes Create Tasteful Looks With Stylish Appeal; Our Lifetime Warranty Is...

Coilovers

maXpeedingrods Coilovers Adjustable with...
- 【Fitment】 For Subaru Legacy 2005-2009 (USA) BL9 BP9; For Subaru Legacy B4 2003.05-2009.04JPN BLE BL5; For Subaru Legacy TOURING WAGON 2003.05-2009.04 JPN BP5 BPE
- 【24 Rebound Force Levels for More Control】 Level 0-8 suggest for...
Aintier Full Set Coilovers Struts Height...
- FITMENT: The Coilovers Struts fit for 2005-2009 for Subaru Legacy. Front: 6kg/mm 336lbs/in, Rear: 8kg/mm 448lbs/in
- ADJUST RIDE HEIGHT - Coilovers provide next-level performance and tuning for your car or truck. A coilover consists of...
ECCPP Coilover Struts Spring Shocks Adju...
- APPLICABILITY: the coilover suspension struts fit for 2005-2009 for Subaru Legacy. Front: 6kg/mm 336lbs/in, Rear: 8kg/mm 448lbs/in. Professional installation recommended
- ADJUSTABLE PERforMANCE: The Coilover Struts is able to Independently adjust lower mount allows precise adjustment...
Rev9 R9-HS2-005 Hyper-Street II Coilover...
- Compatible With Subaru Legacy (BL/BP) 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
- Spring Rate: Front - 8 kg/mm (448 lbs/inch) | Rear - 5 kg/mm (280 lbs/inch) // Top Mount: Yes, Pillow Ball Camber Plate | Yes,...
Godspeed MSS0145 compatible with Subaru ...
- Compatible With Subaru Legacy (BL/BP) 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
- Spring Rate (Front/Rear) : 6 kg/mm/8 kg/mm; Damping Levels: 16 Rebound Force Levels
- 52mm Mono-Tube Stainless Steel Shock With 16 Levels of Damping Adjustment Corresponds...
Godspeed(MRS1730) MonoRS Coilover For Su...

Decals

24 x 6.6 Inches Giant Car Bumper Sticker...
- What Will You Get: this package contains 2 pieces 24 x 6.6 inches of large size car stickers for easy replacement and sharing, this will be the ideal present option, and if you have a...
8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...
- Quality Materials: these rim decals are made of reflective PVC material, which is waterproof and windproof, can resist rain erosion and sunlight, not easy to fade, good adhesion, not easy to fall, and can be...
Arrow Reflective Stickers for Car, 24PCS...
- 【Safety Warning Stickers】: This car sticker is designed with a diamond-grade, high-brightness reflective prism structure, which can have a good reflective effect even in low light. It is not only a cool decorative item, but...
Frienda 6 Pieces Small Flame Decals Stic...
- Adorn your cars: these transfer decals are the fastest and easiest way to customize your car, can add more shine and personality to your vehicles and win more compliments from others
- Easy to use: the...
3D Aluminum Alloy American US Flag Decal...
- Note: Please refer to picture 2 for size. The size of each shape is different. Please confirm the shape and size you need carefully before purchasing.Waterproof, light, no shrinkage, no fading, no rust.
- Quality: High...
7 inch Snow Mountain Tree Stickers for C...
- 【Works for A Long Time】: This forest snow mountain sticker is made of high quality PVC material, not only waterproof and anti-fading, but also not easy to fade very durable. We use a high level...