3 Star Reviews for 2012 Subaru Legacy

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.55/5 Average
15 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

Besides a new audio system for upper trim levels and some minor shuffling of features, the Subaru Legacy returns largely unchanged for 2012.

Pros:
  • Spacious cabin
  • Standard all-wheel drive
  • Excellent outward visibility
  • Diverse engine and transmission choices
  • Top safety scores.
Cons:
  • Weak base stereo
  • Fussy navigation system
  • No automatic available with 2.5GT.
  • Unimpressive six-cylinder fuel economy

User Reviews:

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  • False MPG - 2012 Subaru Legacy
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    I purchased a new 2012 2.5I Limited. I was told the average mpg was 30., this is false. I have put 500 miles on it in the first week. I drive 80 miles a day highway miles to and from work. My average is 23.7 mpg. I would not recommend this car if you are looking for decent to good gas mileage. I live in Denver CO. and thought the AWD would be nice. It is ok but would never have bought if I new the true MPG. I had I 2004 Chevy Impala prior getting 27 mpg. You would think I new car with posted 31 mpg would do better but it does not.

  • 2012 Legacy Buyers Check Steering Before Buying - 2012 Subaru Legacy
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    Dont make the same mistake I did. I was totally unaware of this issue when I bought. Do some searches on steering wander. You will mostly find the problem on the Outback, but I think thats because there are more Outbacks out there. My 2012 Legacy was very annoying to drive. You had to constantly correct from the left to the right. The car was still under factory warranty, but they couldnt fix it. New tires, alignments, rotations, nothing worked. The car had never been wrecked. Also it had a heavy wheel, so between the constant correcting and that, it made for very fatigued driving. Test out your Legacy or Outback first and check for this problem before buying!!

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