2010

• 5-star highest safety rating, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), America
• 4-star NHTSA roll-over resistance
• Environmental Protection Agency SmartWay award for low emissions and reduced greenhouse gasses, USA
• Subaru Legacy and Outback, Kiplinger's Personal Finance 'Best' Awards For 2010

2009

• 5-star highest crashworthiness safety rating, Australasian New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP)

2008

• 5-star highest crashworthiness safety rating, Australasian New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP), 2008
• 5-star highest safety rating, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), America
• 4-star NHTSA roll-over resistance
• Environmental Protection Agency SmartWay award for low emissions and reduced greenhouse gasses, USA

2006

• Car of the Year, Russia

2004

• 5-star highest crashworthiness safety rating, Australasian New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP), 2004
• 5-star highest safety rating, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), America
• 5-star rating in NHTSA NCAP tests, Canada

2003

• 5th Consecutive years Editors Choice Award, World of Wheels, Canada

2002

• High Ratings in Low Speed Crash Test, NRMA, Australia