2010 Subaru Impreza vs 2010 Toyota Corolla
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2010 Subaru Impreza | 2010 Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 45 | 1,242 |
| Recall campaigns | 15 | 17 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 221 | 395 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 145 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 10 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 25–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 48,250 mi | 14,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Subaru Impreza | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 6 | 424 |
| Steering | 0 | 371 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 197 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 101 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 75 |
| Power Train | 5 | 49 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 45 |
| Engine | 7 | 33 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 6 | 39 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 45 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 35 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 25 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 14 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 13 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 13 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 9 |
2010 Subaru Impreza
2010 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.