2016 Subaru Impreza electrical system problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2016 Subaru Impreza — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The variable fan speed control for the cabin air melted. The dial could no longer be moved and the assembly, once removed, had parts that were melted. Subaru was not interested. Cost me $1200 to get it fixed. Unfortunately, I cannot locate any pictures.”
filed Sep 5, 2023
“Intermittently unable to remove the keys from ignition after placing the car into Park and shutting off the engine. (Instances where keys remain stuck/locked in the ignition requiring someone to 'muscle' them out of there). I believe this is linked to a faulty sensor not allowing the keys to be…”
filed Aug 19, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This bulletin announces a design change made to the CVT Control Valve Body which incorporates an enhanced valve sleeve to improve durability. (This is an revised version of the orignal bulletin.)
16-156-25R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 2, 2026
Electrical System problems in other Impreza years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Impreza | 3 | 10% |
| 2020 Impreza | 4 | 5% |
| 2019 Impreza | 19 | 10% |
| 2018 Impreza | 12 | 8% |
| 2017 Impreza | 21 | 17% |
| 2015 Impreza | 20 | 26% |
| 2014 Impreza | 17 | 16% |
| 2013 Impreza | 33 | 13% |
| 2012 Impreza | 30 | 12% |
| 2011 Impreza | 9 | 16% |
| 2010 Impreza | 4 | 9% |
| 2009 Impreza | 8 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Subaru Impreza
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.