Subaru Impreza complaints by model year
2,650 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 32 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 | 85 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 | 194 | 6 | 1 | 5 |
| 2018 | 151 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| 2017 | 125 | 10 | 3 | 7 |
| 2016 | 75 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 77 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 | 108 | 16 | 0 | 3 |
| 2013 | 249 | 13 | 7 | 4 |
| 2012 | 243 | 10 | 4 | 6 |
| 2011 | 57 | 5 | 2 | 14 |
| 2010 | 46 | 3 | 1 | 15 |
| 2009 | 104 | 2 | 3 | 14 |
| 2008 | 176 | 9 | 4 | 14 |
| 2007 | 68 | 6 | 2 | 9 |
| 2006 | 56 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
| 2005 | 75 | 10 | 1 | 6 |
| 2004 | 96 | 7 | 2 | 8 |
| 2003 | 62 | 8 | 1 | 6 |
| 2002 | 292 | 11 | 3 | 6 |
| 2001 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 41 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 30 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 20 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 46 | 11 | 2 | 1 |
| 1994 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 33 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2017–2026. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 25 | 34 | 55 | 52 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 32 | 64 | 63 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 22 | 26 | 26 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 21 | 12 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 14 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 11 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Power train | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Subaru Impreza recalls (53)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Impreza model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23V754000 | Nov 9, 2023 | Front Driveshaft Assemblies May Crack and Break | 2024 | 97.1% |
| 23V647000 | Sep 21, 2023 | Driveshaft May Disconnect | 2023 | 90.4% |
| 23V551000 | Aug 4, 2023 | Instrument Panel Harness Damage | 2024 | 93.9% |
| 23V292000 | Apr 25, 2023 | Brake Light Switch Malfunction/FMVSS 108 & 102 | 2023 | 95% |
| 23V076000 | Feb 13, 2023 | Incorrectly Installed Replacement Air Bag Inflator | 2004, 2005 | 87.8% |
| 22V712000 | Sep 22, 2022 | Windshield May Detach in a Crash/FMVSS 212 | 2022 | 100% |
| 22V624000 | Aug 12, 2022 | Damaged Lamp Reflectors/FMVSS 108 | 2017, 2018, 2019 | 66.2% |
| 21V675000 | Aug 30, 2021 | Lower Control Arm Weld Failure | 2021 | 98.1% |
| 21V587000 | Jul 29, 2021 | Fuel Pump May Fail | 2018, 2019, 2020 | 95.1% |
| 21V264000 | Apr 15, 2021 | ECM Software May Cause Stall | 2017, 2018, 2019 | 93.9% |
| 21V024000 | Jan 26, 2021 | CVT Select Lever Cable Nut Not Tightened Properly | 2021 | 100% |
| 20V218000 | Apr 16, 2020 | Fuel Pump May Become Inoperative/Engine Stall | 2019 | 98.2% |
| 20V001000 | Jan 2, 2020 | Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode | 2004–2011 | 89.2% |
| 20V002000 | Jan 2, 2020 | Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode | 2004–2011 | 83.9% |
| 20V003000 | Jan 2, 2020 | Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode | 2004–2011 | 82.3% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Crash-test stars by model year
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Tested as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | sw awd |
| 2024 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | sw awd |
| 2023 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr awd |
| 2022 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr awd |
| 2021 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr awd |
| 2020 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr awd |
| 2019 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr awd |
| 2018 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr awd |
| 2017 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr awd |
| 2016 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr awd |
| 2015 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr awd |
| 2014 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr awd |
Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Subaru Impreza FAQ
How many recalls has the Subaru Impreza had?
NHTSA lists 53 recall campaigns that cover at least one Subaru Impreza model year from 1990 to 2026. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Subaru Impreza year has the most complaints?
Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2013 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (249) and the 2021 the fewest (14). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Subaru Impreza problems?
Across the 2017–2026 model years, owners most often name the visibility/wiper, exterior lighting, unknown or other in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Subaru Impreza get?
EPA rates the 2026 Subaru Impreza at 29 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.