2008 Subaru Impreza vs 2008 Toyota Corolla
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Subaru Impreza | 2008 Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 176 | 313 |
| Recall campaigns | 14 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 213 | 156 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 74 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 29–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 53,779 mi | 44,261 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Subaru Impreza | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 37 | 138 |
| Power Train | 59 | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 54 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 14 | 33 |
| Engine | 13 | 21 |
| Structure | 24 | 6 |
| Visibility | 24 | 6 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 21 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 5 | 16 |
| Stalling | 0 | 22 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 12 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 5 |
2008 Subaru Impreza
2008 Toyota Corolla
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.