Salvage 1997 Subaru Legacy for sale

Browse 9 salvage 1997 Subaru Legacy vehicles from IAA and Copart — live auctions and ended sales, with photos, VIN, damage and last bid.

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1997 SUBARU LEGACY, L

4S3BK435XV7308387 · 56863616

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

Odometer: 100886 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: LITTLETON, CO
Title status: PartsOnly

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$8,448

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Copart USA

1997 SUBARU LEGACY, OUTBACK

4S3BG6857V7652314 · 69569956

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

Odometer: 145385 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: MARTINEZ, CA
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$175Oct 5, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,383Repair 120% of value

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Copart USA

1997 SUBARU LEGACY, OUTBACK

4S3BG6854V7652027 · 63060696

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

Odometer: 238284 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: SAN MARTIN, CA
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$50Sep 3, 2026Pre-loss value US$2,648

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Copart USA

1997 SUBARU LEGACY, BRIGHTON

4S3BK4255V6320146 · 62612756

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

Odometer: 259364 mi
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: WOODBURN, OR
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$100Sep 28, 2026Pre-loss value US$2,162Repair 123% of value

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Copart USA

1997 SUBARU LEGACY

4S3BG6851V7625691 · 58787046

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

Odometer: 261562 mi
Seller: Farmers Insurance
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: PORTLAND, OR
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$100Sep 28, 2026Pre-loss value US$2,729

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Copart USA

1997 SUBARU LEGACY, OUTBACK

4S3BG6856V7608790 · 61403836

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

Odometer: 228963 mi
Primary damage: VANDALISM
Storage location: WOODBURN, OR
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$100Sep 21, 2026Pre-loss value US$2,254Repair 143% of value

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Copart USA

1997 SUBARU LEGACY

4S3BG6859V7649656 · 63038456

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

Odometer: 289050 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: NAMPA, ID
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$90Aug 20, 2026Pre-loss value US$2,016

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Copart USA

1997 SUBARU LEGACY, OUTBACK

4S3BG6855V7638198 · 63060176

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

Odometer: 205571 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: KAPOLEI, HI
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$1Sep 21, 2026Pre-loss value US$835Repair 514% of value

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Copart USA

1997 SUBARU LEGACY, BRIGHTON

4S3BK4259V7312674 · 63745686

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

Odometer: 167612 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: PORTLAND, OR
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$100Sep 16, 2026Pre-loss value US$2,345Repair 298% of value

That’s all 9 lots.

1997 Subaru Legacy price data

Median bid: $325
Average bid: $325
Bid range: $325 – $325
Avg. retail: $2,980

Based on 9 archived lots — USD-normalized, last observed bid (not a guaranteed sale price).

Recalls and crash ratings

6 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.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCHNov 1997
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE WITHIN THE HAZARD WARNING LIGHT SWITCH HOUSING CAN CAUSE A BINDING BETWEEN THE ACTUATING BUTTON AND THE HOUSING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED HAZARD WARNING SWITCH.

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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.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)Feb 1998
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. DUE TO POOR WELDS, IGNITION KEYS CAN STICK, SHIFT LEVERS/LINKAGES CAN BREAK AND SHIFT LEVERS CAN MOVE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLIES (EXCEPT THE HANDLE GRIP).
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLFeb 1998
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE THROTTLE SHAFT BALL BEARING ON THE SENSOR SIDE OF THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY WAS NOT INSTALLED IN CERTAIN THROTTLE BODIES.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE THROTTLE BODY AND REPLACE THE THROTTLE ASSEMBLY IF THE BEARING IS MISSING.

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

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 1997 Subaru Legacy sell for?

Across 9 salvage 1997 Subaru Legacy lots, the median winning-side bid is $325 and the average is $325 (range $325 to $325). Pre-loss retail value averages $2,980. Prices are USD-normalized from IAA and Copart; a sold lot’s figure is the last observed bid, not a guaranteed sale price.