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Subaru Impreza

2,627 owner complaints (NHTSA, USA) + recalls with manufacturer remedies. Real numbers, not prose.

Worst year: 2002 · 288 complaints

Most reported problem areas: Air Bags

Complaints by model year

1990
1
1993
36⚠ 9
1994
8⚠ 1
1995
48⚠ 11 🔥 2
1996
20⚠ 4 🔥 1
1997
29⚠ 6 🔥 1
1998
34⚠ 1
1999
22⚠ 2
2000
42⚠ 6 🔥 1
2001
10⚠ 5
2002
288⚠ 10 🔥 3
2003
62⚠ 8 🔥 1
2004
96⚠ 7 🔥 2
2005
75⚠ 10 🔥 1
2006
55⚠ 3
2007
67⚠ 6 🔥 2
2008
175⚠ 9 🔥 4
2009
102⚠ 2 🔥 3
2010
45⚠ 3 🔥 1
2011
56⚠ 5 🔥 2
2012
242⚠ 10 🔥 4
2013
247⚠ 13 🔥 7
2014
107⚠ 15
2015
76⚠ 5
2016
75⚠ 7
2017
124⚠ 10 🔥 3
2018
149⚠ 5 🔥 1
2019
190⚠ 6 🔥 1
2020
84⚠ 2 🔥 2
2021
14⚠ 1
2022
12 🔥 2
2023
4
2024
28⚠ 1 🔥 2
2025
4⚠ 1

Most reported problem areas

Air Bags509
Power Train302
Engine262
Service Brakes255
Electrical System234
Unknown Or Other218
Exterior Lighting202
Visibility/wiper199
Fuel System164
Suspension161

Recalls with manufacturer remedy (18)

2023 Exterior Lighting (23V292000)

Dealers will inspect the gap between the brake light switch and stopper, adjusting the switch as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 23, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRI-23.

2021 Suspension (21V675000)

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the control arm as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 3, 2021. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRI-21.

2019 Electrical System (19V743000)

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECM software and inspect and replace the ignition coil, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, on vehicles with confirmed ignition coil damage and a certain stored diagnostic trouble code (DTC), Subaru will replace the front exhaust pipe, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUQ-02.

2017 Fuel System, Gasoline (17V216000)

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine control unit to turn the radiator cooling fan on at a lower temperature, free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2017. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2738. Subaru's number for this recall is WTP-75.

2017 Back Over Prevention (17V132000)

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for the recall is WTN-74.

2017 Engine And Engine Cooling (19V744000)

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the PCV valve, free of charge. If the PCV valve has separated and the components cannot be found, the engine will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began December 2, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUP-01.

2017 Engine And Engine Cooling (19V745000)

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUS-04.

2017 Exterior Lighting (22V624000)

Dealers will replace the front headlamp assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 15, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-22.

2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic (11V562000)

Subaru WILL Notify Owners, AND Dealers WILL Inspect THE Brake Master Cylinder AND IF Necessary, Replace IT, FREE OF Charge. THE Safety Recall IS Expected TO Begin During December 2011. Owners MAY Contact Subaru AT 1-800-782-2783.

2012 Air Bags (15V419000)

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Occupant Control Unit with a modified one, free of charge. The recall began August 21, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQT-55.

2008 Exterior Lighting (19V149000)

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUE-90.

2004 Air Bags (23V076000)

Dealers will inspect the passenger inflator and if necessary, install a new inflator kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 14, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRF-23.

2003 Fuel System, Gasoline (09V468000)

Dealers WILL Replace THE FUEL LINE FREE OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON December 31, 2009. Owners MAY Contact Subaru AT 1-800-782-2783.

2002 Latches/locks/linkages (08V135000)

Dealers Will Inspect To See If There Is Any Gap At The Stud Bolt Of The Rear Gate Stay Installation. If A Gap Is Found, The Stud Bolt Will Be Removed To Check For Damage To The Welding Nut. If The Weld Nut Is Cracked, The Rear Gate Stay Will Be Replaced Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On June 2, 2008. Owners May Contact Subaru At 1-800-782-2783.

2002 Vehicle Speed Control (04V128000)

Dealers WILL Install A Cruise Control Cable Retaining CLIP TO THE Cruise Control Lever TAB ON THE Throttle Shaft IN Order TO Prevent THE Cruise Control Cable FROM Coming OUT OF ITS Track. Owner Notification Began ON April 12, 2004. Owners Should Contact Subaru AT 1-800-782-2783.

2002 Seats (04V342000)

Dealers WILL Install A NEW LEFT HAND Driver'S SEAT RAIL Mounting BOLT. THE Recall Began ON August 20, 2004. Owners Should Contact Subaru AT 1-800-782-2783.

1994 Air Bags (98V315000)

Dealers WILL Remove THE Front TOW Hooks.

1993 Fuel System, Gasoline (93V072000)

A Modified Replacement FUEL VENT PIPE WILL BE Installed ON THE FUEL Filler System TO Reduce Leaking.

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