Salvage 1996 Subaru Legacy for sale

Browse 7 salvage 1996 Subaru Legacy vehicles from IAA and Copart — live auctions and ended sales, with photos, VIN, damage and last bid.

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Buy Now only Clean title Runs & drives Has keys ≤ 100k mi Ending today Next 48 hours This week Light repair Pure sale (high bid wins)

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Copart USA

1996 SUBARU LEGACY, L

4S3BK4359T7936700 · 71894246

2.2L 4 · 4 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 260,229 mi
Primary damage: Minor Dent/Scratches
Storage location: Reno, NV
Title status: Salvage

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Copart USA

1996 SUBARU LEGACY, OUTBACK

4S3BG4857T6971932 · 66442776

2.2L 4 · 4 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · MANUAL

Odometer: 186,917 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Portland, OR
Title status: Salvage

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$2,914Repair 675% of value

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Copart USA

1996 SUBARU LEGACY, OUTBACK

4S3BG6852T7379604 · 70156446

2.5L 4 · 4 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 215,791 mi
Primary damage: Biohazard/Chemical
Storage location: Denver, CO
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$250Oct 6, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,201

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Copart USA

1996 SUBARU LEGACY, L

4S3BK4350T7308959 · 62693486

2.2L 4 · 4 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 235,511 mi
Primary damage: Rear End
Storage location: Gaston, SC
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$250Sep 4, 2026Pre-loss value US$2,538Repair 174% of value

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Copart USA

1996 SUBARU LEGACY

4S3BK435XT6304942 · 60915286

2.2L 4 · 4 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · MANUAL

Odometer: 188,737 mi
Primary damage: Top/Roof
Storage location: Center Rutland, VT
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$175Aug 24, 2026

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Copart USA

1996 SUBARU LEGACY, OUTBACK

4S3BG6856T7384739 · 61395736

2.5L 4 · 4 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 137,820 mi
Seller: Farmers Insurance
Primary damage: Side
Storage location: Brighton, CO
Title status: PartsOnly
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$250Sep 15, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,611

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Copart USA

1996 SUBARU LEGACY

4S3BG4854T6383177 · 61774256

2.2L 4 · 4 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · MANUAL

Odometer: 213,509 mi
Primary damage: Side
Storage location: Arlington, WA
Status: Runs & drives

EndedAug 17, 2026Pre-loss value US$1,155

That’s all 7 lots.

1996 Subaru Legacy price data

Median bid: $1,100
Average bid: $1,100
Bid range: $1,100 – $1,100
Avg. retail: $2,684

Based on 7 archived lots — USD-normalized, last observed bid (not a guaranteed sale price).

Recalls and crash ratings

4 recall campaigns on record

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATORMay 2000
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN ALTERNATOR PROBLEM THAT CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF CHARGING CAPABILITY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR WITH A MODIFIED ALTERNATOR. OWNERS WILL ALSO BE CAUTIONED THAT, SHOULD THE ALTERNATOR TELLTALE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATE, THEY MUST SEEK IMMEDIATE REPAIR TO AVOID THE EVENTUAL LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE STALL.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGSJun 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT COIL SPRINGS ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, NEW HAMPSHIRE, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, AND WISCONSIN, AND IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS WERE PRODUCED WITH POOR PAINT QUALITY WHICH, AFTER CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO CORROSIVE SALT, CAN RESULT IN BREAKAGE OF THE SPRING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL NOTIFIY CUSTOMERS TO BRING THEIR VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE A SPRING GUARD INSTALLED ON BOTH FRONT STRUTS TO PREVENT TIRE PUNCTURE AND REPLACE ANY BROKEN SPRINGS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 18, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKETMay 1998
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER STATION WAGON, SEDAN AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER WELDING, FRACTURES CAN OCCUR ON THE SUPPORT BRACKET OF THE FRONT TRANSVERSE LINK.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY THE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT BRACKETS.

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AIR BAGSDec 1998
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN OCCUR AFTER UNDERCARRIAGE CONTACT OF THE TOW HOOKS WITH CURBS, DIPS, SPEEDBUMPS, POTHOLES, ETC.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE FRONT TOW HOOKS.

From the U.S. NHTSA, by model year, make and model — not this exact car. A recall may already have been repaired; ask the seller or a dealer with the VIN.

Fuel economy

Regular Gasoline

City: 21 MPG
Highway: 29 MPG
Combined: 24 MPG
Fuel per year: US$2,700
CO2: 370 g/mi

Figures for Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.2 L — one of 2 variants the EPA lists for this model year

From the U.S. EPA, by model year, make and model — not this exact car. Fuel per year assumes U.S. prices and 15,000 miles.

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How much does a salvage 1996 Subaru Legacy sell for?

Across 7 salvage 1996 Subaru Legacy lots, the median winning-side bid is $1,100 and the average is $1,100 (range $1,100 to $1,100). Pre-loss retail value averages $2,684. Prices are USD-normalized from IAA and Copart; a sold lot’s figure is the last observed bid, not a guaranteed sale price.