"Is the Legacy 2.5i reliable, and what should you check?"
The most frequently mentioned issue when buying a used Subaru Legacy 2.5i 2017: radiator/coolant hose leaks and wear on cooling components. Also, abnormal oil consumption / reported engine problems are frequently reported.
Be cautious
Most reported issue: Radiator/coolant hose leaks and wear on cooling components. Service history and a test drive matter.
Engine / trim
2.5i
Model years
2017
Known issues and risks
Listed from most frequently reported, each with its source.
Radiator/coolant hose leaks and wear on cooling components
Often reported
Some users report radiator leaks and cracking/hardening of hoses; this requires replacement. These issues are rare but recurring, and if unnoticed, can lead to overheating or breakdowns.
Some owners of the 2018-2019 Legacy with the 2.5 engine reported higher than normal oil consumption and, in at least one case, engine replacement under warranty.
Engine Internal
CVT transmission behavior and issues
Often reported
Many owners of the Legacy/Outback with the 2.5 naturally aspirated engine report 'rubber band effect', 'fake gear shifts', and power drops related to the Lineartronic (CVT) transmission management. These events occur especially during slow re-acceleration and gradual acceleration.
Transmission
Subaru Legacy 2.5i technical specs
Subaru Legacy 2.5i (2017): boot 425 L; fuel use şehir 9.4 l/100 km · şehir dışı 6.9 l/100 km.
What should I pay attention to when buying a Subaru Legacy 2.5i?+
When buying a 2017 model 2.5i, it is necessary to check the service history, test drive, and engine/transmission warnings. The most frequently reported issues: radiator/coolant hose leaks and wear on cooling components; abnormal oil consumption / reported engine problems; CVT transmission behavior and issues.
What are the chronic problems of the Subaru Legacy 2.5i?+
The most frequently reported issues: radiator/coolant hose leaks and wear on cooling components; abnormal oil consumption / reported engine problems; CVT transmission behavior and issues.
Is the Subaru Legacy 2.5i reliable?+
Instead of a simple yes/no, it is necessary to evaluate the proven pros and cons together. This page lists 3 verified findings.
How does Carbeak collect data?+
The cards on this page are derived from records in the European fault records; the source vehicle and target vehicle are verified for brand, fuel, engine, and generation compatibility. Topics with insufficient evidence are not shown.
We only publish claims we can verify. Cards come from European fault records and owner reports matched to this vehicle on brand, fuel, engine and generation.
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