2003 Subaru legacy outback problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: What gas mileage does the 2003 Subaru legacy outback get?

The 2003 Subaru legacy outback has U.S. EPA estimates of 19–22 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (8 versions).

2003 Subaru legacy outback at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Combined19–22 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2003 Subaru legacy outback recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2003 Subaru legacy outback.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2003 Subaru legacy outback MPG & running costs

Combined19–22 mpg

City18 mpg

Highway25 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$3,488

EPA size classCompact Cars

Transmission3 options

Passenger volume96 cu ft

Cargo volume34 cu ft

5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$5,438 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 8 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2003 Subaru legacy outback costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,440

Fuel only$17,440

Per mile$0.23

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2003 Subaru legacy outback trims & engines on record

Trims

OUTBACK- H6 L.L.Bean

Engines

3.0L

2003 Subaru legacy outback vehicles on record

Other Subaru legacy outback model years

2003 Subaru legacy outback — frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Subaru legacy outback have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2003 Subaru legacy outback. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 2003 Subaru legacy outback get?

The 2003 Subaru legacy outback has U.S. EPA estimates of 19–22 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (8 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.