Model year guide

2004 Subaru Legacy Outback

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2004 Subaru Legacy Outback is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 103 on record.

2004 Subaru Legacy Outback at a glance

Combined19–21 mpg

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

2004 Subaru Legacy Outback MPG & running costs

Combined19–21 mpg
City18 mpg
Highway24 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,506
EPA size classCompact Cars
Transmission3 options
Passenger volume96 cu ft
Cargo volume34 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$5,531 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 2004 Subaru Legacy Outback costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,530
Fuel only$17,530
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.

2004 Subaru Legacy Outback vehicles on record

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2004 Subaru Legacy Outback — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2004 Subaru Legacy Outback get?

The 2004 Subaru Legacy Outback has U.S. EPA estimates of 19–21 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.