2013 Subaru Impreza vs 2014 Subaru Impreza
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2013 Subaru Impreza | 2014 Subaru Impreza |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 249 | 108 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 504 | 388 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 16 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–30 | 19–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 64,000 mi | 50,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Subaru Impreza | Subaru Impreza |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 79 | 38 |
| Engine | 74 | 20 |
| Electrical System | 33 | 17 |
| Power Train | 23 | 9 |
| Service Brakes | 23 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 8 |
| Steering | 14 | 4 |
| Seats | 9 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 34 | 5 |
| Check engine light | 13 | 8 |
| Stalling | 12 | 7 |
| Oil consumption | 11 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 7 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
2013 Subaru Impreza
2014 Subaru Impreza
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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.