Overview & Reviews

After last year's full redesign, the 2011 Subaru Legacy sees only minor changes. The 2.5GT is now only available in Limited trim, which gains a standard sunroof, satellite radio and some upgraded trim. The Harman Kardon upgraded sound system now includes satellite radio.

• Standard all-wheel drive, excellent outward visibility, diverse engine and transmission choices, spacious cabin.

• Weak base stereo, fussy navigation system, unimpressive six-cylinder fuel economy, no automatic available with 2.5GT, polarizing styling.

User Reviews:

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  Subaru - 2011 Subaru Legacy
  By 6 Speed - May 8 - 10:00 am

  This is my first Subaru experience and so far its been a great ride. I was looking for a reliable AWD vehicle and this is it. I went with the manual trans because it allows me the option to up or down shift when I want. I have owned a few cars in the past with CVT I was not to impressed with that type of transmission. This car has excellent standard equipment also, above and beyond what you would find in any dodge, Chevy or ford. To sum it up, Im very impressed.

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  Best in Snow - 2011 Subaru Legacy
  By jonster1 - February 26 - 12:25 am

  After three years of driving and three blizzards, this car has proven itself and come out a winner. Driving in snow and ice is far less scary with the AWD. You never feel like youll lose control. The car itself feels solid. A nice "ka-thunk" when you close the door. There are no squeaks, and everything works properly. I moved to a hilly neighborhood and Im at the top. My old car (BMW 528i) could not even make it up a small grade in the snow. The Subaru climbs the hill to my house like a mountain goat. Very impressive.

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  Something wrong with the Transmission - 2011 Subaru Legacy
  By biz_buzz - September 29 - 8:43 pm

  I bought my 201 Subaru legacy 2.5L premium CVT auto tranny three months ago. I have previously owned a 2010 Subaru Forester and I love it. Legacy.. not so much. The car is comfortable, nice looking and fun to drive but it appears to have some sort of transmission problem. It jerkes a little when I hit the brakes (somewhat like the ABS kickign-in on icy road but not so severe). Its mild and lasts for like a second and it happens more when I have the AC on. The dealer says its normal with this model of Legacy. I called Subaru, and got the same answer. I really feel like i bought a lemon! I really wish I hadnt purchased this car. I mean it is a brand new car!!

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  2011 Subaru Legacy Drivers Side Window Malfunction - 2011 Subaru Legacy
  By nwusa - August 22 - 11:33 am

  We ordered this car October 2010 and it was delivered November 2010. Within the first couple of weeks (December 2010), the drivers side electric window, began to malfunction. 1. Window (inside door panel) would make a "ping" "clunk" sound, and engine idle is affected. 2. When drivers window is down, on occasion the window cannot be made to roll itself back up without multiple attempts, but always does roll up. (2-12 attempts). 3. The drivers window will on occasion roll down completely on its own. On one occasion the window has done this when it was only partly up. Usually when driving and window all the way up. New switch and then motor did not solve problem.

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  Shaking steering wheel - 2011 Subaru Legacy
  By Shaked not stirred - August 19 - 10:00 am

  Dealer said it would be go away after few 100 miles but still persistent. Roadforce balancing, and changing steering wheel part havent fixed the shakes.

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  2nd Subaru went south - 2011 Subaru Legacy
  By Daniel - August 19 - 10:00 am

  This is my 2nd Subaru but there wont be a third one. I thought the vibration on steering wheel issue has been addressed on 2011 models but they havent done much. After road force balancing and the part change on steering wheel, it still vibrates after 65/mph.

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  Like the car but some oddball early issues - 2011 Subaru Legacy
  By wmasubie11 - August 2 - 9:34 am

  The interior front drivers sill trim recently popped up and wont stay down (will address that on next service). Bridgestone tires leave much to be desired. Noisy, and at 4,800 miles I had to replace one due to a non-repairable punture. I then found out these tires are very pricey ($175), dont have a good wear rating (260), and on Tire Rack on a scale of 1-10 only 1.9 said they would buy again. Got a check engine light on a trip and Subaru had the car towed. In the end it was a ripped gas filler gasket that caused the problem, but the dealer in Upstate NY said theyve seen more and more of this issue. A nice car but Subaru has some work to do to get it to the next level.

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  2011 Legacy - 2011 Subaru Legacy
  By james212 - April 30 - 11:09 am

  I have 5500 miles on my new Legacy and I like the car better then I thought I would. The car has some quirks. It idles high when cold. The electronic parking brake can be applied while driving. The car does not have a pass through into the trunk behind the rear seat arm rest. There are no shimmies or vibrations however my car was parked out in a blizzard and ice or snow created alarming vibrations above 35 mph. It went away after some driving. The dealership had no additional explanation. The Harmon-Karden sound system can sound muddy at highway speeds. Gas filler release door has on backup except to force it open. When the transmission is cold it does not want to shift.

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  Bling,Bling - 2011 Subaru Legacy
  By bobsled - January 18 - 10:00 am

  Second Subaru, What a great design, interior room is like a caddy.First legacy had a 4 cylinder, all around good car, but the 6 cylinder is super. mileage is around 25 driving around NE part of the country(up and down). All components seem to have high quality and assembly is superb. Paddle shifters are kind of useless and get in the way of your hands if driving on long trip. Before purchasing looked at ford, chevy,and dodge. Subaru was a little more in price but quality surpasses the others.

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  Subaru 3.6R Limited - 2011 Subaru Legacy
  By Cerrus - January 18 - 10:00 am

  Its a nice car. It is a tad loud and handles a bit rough. But for a car with some get up and go its nice. The limited editions are nice. At the dealership we went to they came standard with navigation, home link, self adjusting rear view. Upgraded sound, xm radio,heated seats(you get the pic), Compared to its German competitors I feel with Subarus reliability it will out last, with less cost over time. My wife had an Audi A-4 a few years back, she had so many maintenance issues, I certainly wasnt going to look towards another Audi. When she brought up the Subaru Legacy I was all ears. I owned a Subaru over 10 years ago and loved it. Its a great car for the price.