Subaru Legacy Sixth generation (BN) (2015 - 2017)

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Sixth generation (BN) of Subaru Legacy has been in production since 2015 by 2017.
In addition to external changes, the model has undergone changes in technical terms. Sixth generation (BN) is longer than the previous generation by 1.6 inches , is wider by 0.7 inches , is lower by 0.3 inches. The weight of the car has increased by 153 lbs.
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2017 Subaru Legacy Engines list
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Subaru Legacy Sixth generation (BN) dimensions and specs
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Sixth generation (BN) | |
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Body style | Wagon, Hatchback, Sedan |
Engine options | EZ36D, 3.6L H-6, 256 HP, 258 lb/ft |
FB25B, 2.5L H-4, , | |
Transmission | Lineartronic 6-spd CVT w/OD |
Drive type | all wheel, all-wheel drive |
Length | 188.80 in |
Width | 72.40 in |
Height | 59.00 in |
Wheelbase | 108.30 in |
Curb weight | 3455 - 3697 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 |
Seating capacity | 5 |
Cargo capacity | 15 cu.in |
Cargo capacity with seats hold down | 15 cu.in |
Front hip room | 55.5 - 56 in |
Rear hip room | 55.00 in |
Front Headroom | 38 - 40 in |
Rear Headroom | 37.00 in |
Front shoulder room | 58 - 58.1 in |
Rear shoulder room | 57 - 57.3 in |
Fuel tank capacity | 18.50 gal |
MPG (City/Highway) | 20 - 26/28 - 36 |
Towing capacity | 2700 - 3000 lbs |
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph | 6.6 - 8.9 sec |
¼ mile time | 15.1 - 16.9 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 Sixth generation (BN) production period from 2015 to 2017 drivers have reported 176 complaints. The most common problems are VISIBILITY/WIPER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE.
Model Year | Complaints |
2017 Legacy |
22
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2016 Legacy |
54
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2015 Legacy |
100
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Problem Category | Number of Problems |
VISIBILITY/WIPER crack in windshield appeared without known cause. in searching the internet for similar incidents there are a number of new... |
45
~ 17549 miles |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER i think there is a potential recall problem with eyesight-equipped 2015 legacy models. i took my car in several weeks... |
37
~ 17394 miles |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM driving on freeway with cruise set at 72mph reached down to the center council to grab an item and pulled... |
23
~ 19024 miles |
ENGINE upon low speeds transmission howls hesitation followed by fast acceleration. key insertion into ignition is difficult and rough. *tr... |
16
~ 19456 miles |
STEERING clock spring in steering column is bad. horn does not work. driver's side air bag may be inoperable. condition exists |
15
~ 21065 miles |
POWER TRAIN upon low speeds transmission howls hesitation followed by fast acceleration. key insertion into ignition is difficult and rough. *tr... |
15
~ 27757 miles |
BODY > STRUCTURE gas lid would not release after pulling the lever. this has happened mulitiple times prior without me realizing it was... |
14
~ 18724 miles |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru legacy. while attempting to cross two lanes of oncoming traffic at an unknown... |
14
~ 32295 miles |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM almost every time i fill up with gas when the gas pump shuts off there is a back splash of... |
13
~ 28850 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES driving on freeway with cruise set at 72mph reached down to the center council to grab an item and pulled... |
12
~ 28172 miles |
AIR BAGS slowly pulling into a parking spot when the car accelerated (unintended acceleration) into a brick wall. my passenger suffered 3... |
11
~ 25818 miles |
WHEELS child safety lock on rear passenger door got stuck upon activation for the first time. unable to unlock it. the... |
4
~ 25900 miles |
TIRES the tires i had on my vehicle were primewell valera touring 2. the issue with these tires was the sidewalls... |
4
~ 45817 miles |
SEATS our windshield developed a crack that grew over two days and now extends half the width of the windshield. we... |
4
~ 14510 miles |
SUSPENSION while driving over rutted roads between 10-15 mph the front of the vehicle makes a thumping/clunking noise. the noise is... |
4
~ 1961 miles |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL takata recall while driving approx 60-65 mph in the fast lane of i-24 interstate with driver's foot on the gas... |
3
~ 16004 miles |
SEAT BELTS 2015 subaru legacy. consumer writes in regards to vehicle acceleration issues. *smd... |
2
~ 29500 miles |
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru legacy. the contact stated that the windshield fractured. the vehicle was taken to... |
2
~ 21250 miles |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru legacy. the contact stated that the vehicle was purchased and unable to be... |
2
~ 1250 miles |
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY while traveling on the interstate at approximately 70 mph the glass in the moonroof spontaneously shattered. there was not another... |
2
~ 4250 miles |
CHILD SEAT ouch!! march 20 2019!!! ... |
1
~ 35000 miles |
SIDEWALL > TIRES the tires i had on my vehicle were primewell valera touring 2. the issue with these tires was the sidewalls... |
1
~ 92518 miles |
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru legacy. while driving at an unknown speed the accelerator pedal's cover detached from... |
1
~ 7200 miles |
STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru legacy. the contact stated that coolant was leaking from the engine and a... |
1
~ 11200 miles |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE at the first refueling of the car after purchase the fuel door did not open when the lever was pulled.... |
1
~ 500 miles |
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY i think there is a potential recall problem with eyesight-equipped 2015 legacy models. i took my car in several weeks... |
1
~ 12412 miles |
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru legacy. the contact stated that the vehicle was purchased and unable to be... |
1
~ 1500 miles |
VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru legacy. the contact stated that her visibility was obstructed when the sun reflected... |
1
~ 600 miles |
NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru legacy. the contact stated that her visibility was obstructed when the sun reflected... |
1
~ 600 miles |
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
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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.
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Xotic Tech 29" Side Skirt Extension Spli...
- [Model] - One whole piece direct fit for most of the cars
- [Material] - Made of high grade gloss black PP material enough to prevent cracking with gloss powder-coated finish with an easy bolt-on underneath...
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Bumper Trunk Quick Release Front Rear Bu...
- Need to attach and detach your bumper quickly? Quick release fasteners are great for front bumpers, rear bumpers, and hatch lids that need to be frequently removed. They are perfect for people who go to...
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All-Fit Automotive 2.5 Inch Universal Bu...
- ✔️ Protect your bumper from scrapes; OEM grade lip is made in the USA and does not rip or tear
- ✔️ The strongest bumper lip you can buy; Heavy duty material offers excellent protection
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CK Formula Carbon Fiber Hood Scoop - Aer...
- ? DECORATIVE USE: Closed end hood scoop enhances the JDM body lines to give your vehicle a racing / sports look. The scoop kit can improve the aerodynamics and fuel efficiency of your vehicle. Give...
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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...
Fender flares
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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...
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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...
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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 -
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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:...
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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...
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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
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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...
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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...
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30 Pcs Reflective Wheel Rim Stripe Bicyc...
- Sufficient to Use or Share: you will receive 30 pieces of motorcycle rim stickers, mainly coming in green, useful to decorate your cars in daily life; The sufficient quantity can meet your needs for various...
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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...
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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...
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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...
Coilovers
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iJDMTOY Universal Fit Gun Metal Grey Fin...
- Universal fit for most cars (sedan/coupe/convertible)
- Come with (4) gunmetal grey color powder-coated anodized finish aluminum fasteners, (4) sets of stainless bolts/nuts/washers, (2) high strength fastener O-ring rubber bands
- Made with T6 6061 high quality...
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Rev9 R9-HS2-121 Hyper-Street II Coilover...
- Compatible With Subaru Legacy (BN/BS) 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
- Spring Rate: Front - 8 kg/mm (448 lbs/inch) | Rear - 6 kg/mm (336 lbs/inch) // Top Mount: Yes, Pillow Ball Camber Plate | Yes,...
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Xotic Tech 2pc Adjustable 6"-9" Front Bu...
- ?2 pieces of front bumper lip splitter rod strut tie bars, universal for cars use.
- ?Package includes fully articulated top and bottom joins which allow them to be installed at any angle.
- ?Made with premium...
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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
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
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Yaruicar Custom Car Floor Mats Automotiv...
- Car Floor Mats fit for Honda, Toyota, Ford, Cadillac, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Chevrolet, Volkswagen, Buick, Porsche, Acura, etc. Model,Click the customize button start your order
- All the colors are in stock. The processing will be...
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Godspeed MSS0198 MonoSS Coilovers Loweri...
- compatible with Subaru Legacy (BN/BS) 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
- Large Mono-Tube Shock With 16 Levels of Damping Adjustment Corresponds to Daily Driving Scene To The Sunday Track
- High Tensile Internal Piston With Koyo Japan...
Decals
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...

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