Subaru Legacy Third generation (BE) - Facelift (2003 - 2004)
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Third generation (BE) - Facelift of Subaru Legacy has been in production since 2003 by 2004.
In addition to external changes, the model has undergone changes in technical terms. The weight of the car has decreased by 30 lbs.
Subaru Legacy Third generation (BE) - Facelift dimensions and specs
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| Body style | Wagon, Hatchback, Sedan |
| Engine options | EJ253, 2.5L H-4, 162 HP, 167 lb/ft |
| Length | 184.4 - 187.4 in |
| Width | 68.70 in |
| Height | 55.7 - 59.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.30 in |
| Curb weight | 3225 - 3470 lbs |
| Number of doors | 4 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Front hip room | 51.30 in |
| Rear hip room | 51.90 in |
| Front Headroom | 38.1 - 40.2 in |
| Rear Headroom | 36.6 - 39.1 in |
| Front shoulder room | 53.90 in |
| Rear shoulder room | 53.60 in |
| Fuel tank capacity | 16.90 gal |
| MPG (City/Highway) | 21/27 |
| Towing capacity | 2000 lbs |
| 0-60 mph / 0-100 kph | 8.9 - 9.2 sec |
| ¼ mile time | 16.5 - 16.7 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 Third generation (BE) - Facelift production period from 2003 to 2004 drivers have reported 96 complaints. The most common problems are AIR BAGS, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.
| Model Year | Complaints |
| 2004 Legacy |
43
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| 2003 Legacy |
53
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| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
| AIR BAGS tl*the contact owns a 2004 subaru legacy. while driving approximately 15 mph during a snow storm the contact drove over... |
38
~ 47314 miles |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while applying the brake pedal vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. driver continued to apply the brake pedal and the vehicle failed to... |
10
~ 25313 miles |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM sudden deceleration. occurred at complete standstill 25mph and 65mph speed appears not to be a factor. check engine light comes... |
9
~ 113799 miles |
| ENGINE there is a fuel smell under the hood. a repairman said that the fuel clamps were loose however to get... |
6
~ 103249 miles |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING when revving the engine popped noise. as a result the vehicle back fired. *ak... |
6
~ 51673 miles |
| AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN while driving vehicle at low speeds engine idles causing the driver to put the vehicle in neutral. *ak sudden random... |
5
~ 17095 miles |
| TIRES the tread of this tire separated from the tire while driving. the tire had approximately 45 000 miles of use.... |
4
~ 46902 miles |
| ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the car suddenly stalled. suddenly i had nothing no power to do anything. then the transmission froze and i was... |
3
~ 33681 miles |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM sudden deceleration. occurred at complete standstill 25mph and 65mph speed appears not to be a factor. check engine light comes... |
2
~ 74501 miles |
| WHEELS tl*the contact owns a 2003 subaru legacy. last year the contact had three studs break off on the right rear... |
2
~ 107009 miles |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE fuel smell in car when temp is below ~20 f. recall in 2001 and service bulletin in wrx in 2002-03.... |
2
~ 113500 miles |
| STRUCTURE i own a 2003 subaru legacy sedan. as i pick up speed you can hear an increasing wind noise coming... |
2
~ 29262 miles |
| ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2004 subaru legacy experiencing problems with anti-lock brake system.*mr the consumer stated the abs locked up the brakes/wheels and caused |
2
~ 5500 miles |
| BODY > STRUCTURE hood latch failure on highway. flew up and broke windshield. same thing happened to our 2007 subaru legacy exactly a... |
1
~ 74000 miles |
| STEERING driving s.in rt lane at 60 mph on i-26 lsr exit on overpass car started to veer left. when i... |
1
~ 201000 miles |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC traveling west on i90 near mentor ohio i attempted to stop my 2003 subaru legacy wagon on a snow covered... |
1
~ 79800 miles |
| FRONTAL > AIR BAGS traveling west on i90 near mentor ohio i attempted to stop my 2003 subaru legacy wagon on a snow covered... |
1
~ 79800 miles |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER i was steering the car just leaving the lot of a home improvement store. i made a right turn drove... |
1
~ 34000 miles |
| VALVE > TIRES tire valve stem failure. *tr... |
1
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| TREAD/BELT > TIRES the tread of this tire separated from the tire while driving. the tire had approximately 45 000 miles of use.... |
1
~ 80600 miles |
| HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > TAILGATE > BODY broke tailgate window. glass shop indicated dealer-only item. dealer indicated no replacement windows existed in the united states. dealer also... |
1
~ 58000 miles |
| MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING car has 78 000 miles. during reg oil change it was discovered hat my head gaskets are leaking oil. if... |
1
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| COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING noticed the smell of coolant when exiting the car after driving. i investigated this and found a small coolant leak... |
1
~ 65000 miles |
| DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY 2004 subaru legacy experiencing problems with anti-lock brake system.*mr the consumer stated the abs locked up the brakes/wheels and caused |
1
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| POWER TRAIN 2003 subaru outback developed a problem where the vehicle would experience hesitation upon acceleration and the check engine light would... |
1
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| REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS while driving.there was a collision consumer's vehicle was hit on drivers side. the other driver was driving at 35-40 mph. |
1
~ 1800 miles |
| ROTOR > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR service was done at 60 000 kilometers and brake rotors had to be replaced which in my opinon was premature... |
1
~ 60000 miles |
| WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY windshield has a crack that starts on the passenger edge midway up the windshield and goes in toward the center... |
1
~ 20000 miles |
| SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY dt: shortly after buying the vehicle sunroof shattered. the sunroof was open and loudly cracked as if in an explosion.... |
1
~ 1500 miles |
| MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN transmission failure. *ak... |
1
~ 590 miles |
| BEAD > TIRES while driving the front driver side bead broke releasing all air from tire. cause of the bead breaking is unkwown. |
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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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Fender flares
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EZ Flares – The Original Universal Fle...
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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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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...
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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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VARGTR 4 Pcs Tire Valve Stem Caps,Lumino...
- [Material] The valve dust cap is made of high-quality and durable ABS plastic, which is dustproof and waterproof and can be used for a long time.
- [Fluorescent Design] The wheel tire valve absorbs light when...
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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.
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Coilovers
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maXpeedingrods Coilover Adjustable for S...
- 【Fit Perfectly】 For Subaru Legacy 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 BE sedan only.
- 【24 Rebound Force Levels for More Control】 Level 0-8 suggest for race tracks use；Level 9-16 suggest for mountain anfractuosities use；Level 17-24...
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J2 Engineering 32-Way Strut Damper w/Coi...
- ▶️ High Quality CNC Machined Steel and Aluminum Construction
- ▶️ 32 Levels of Dampening Adjustment (Compression/ Rebound) on Rubber Dust-Covered Stainless Steel Construction Sleeve
- ▶️ Independent Full Height Adjustability through Shock Body, not Spring like...
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Rev9 R9-HS2-051 Hyper-Street II Coilover...
- Compatible With Subaru Legacy (BE/BH) 2000 2001 2002 ,2003 2004
- 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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Rev9 R9-HPX-1044 Hyper-Street ONE Coilov...
- Compatible With Subaru Legacy (B12) 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
- Spring Rate: Front - 8 kg/mm (448 lbs/inch) | Rear - 6 kg/mm (336 lbs/inch) // Damping Levels: 16 Levels // Top Mount: Front -...
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Godspeed(MRS2030) Subaru Legacy(BE/BH) 2...
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maXpeedingrods Coilovers Adjustable Heig...
- 【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
- 【Spring Rate】 Front Spring rate: 7 kg/mm (392 lbs/in) & Rear...
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
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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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Maintenance
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