Subaru Impreza problems by year
2,590 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 33 Subaru Impreza model years. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Limited reporting history | 5 | 0 | — | |
| 2024 Limited reporting history | 31 | 2 | Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| 2023 Limited reporting history | 4 | 2 | — | |
| 2022 | 13 | 1 | — | |
| 2021 | 14 | 2 | — | |
| 2020 | 85 | 1 | Visibility/wiper | |
| 2019 Most complained | 194 | 5 | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2018 | 150 | 5 | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2017 | 125 | 7 | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2016 | 75 | 1 | Unknown / Other | |
| 2015 | 77 | 2 | Electrical System | |
| 2014 | 108 | 3 | Air Bags | |
| 2013 Most complained | 249 | 4 | Air Bags | |
| 2012 Most complained | 243 | 6 | Air Bags | |
| 2011 | 57 | 14 | Air Bags | |
| 2010 | 46 | 15 | Unknown / Other | |
| 2009 | 103 | 14 | Power Train | |
| 2008 | 176 | 14 | Power Train | |
| 2007 | 68 | 9 | Air Bags | |
| 2006 | 56 | 10 | Air Bags | |
| 2005 | 75 | 6 | Suspension | |
| 2004 | 96 | 8 | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2003 | 62 | 6 | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2002 Most complained | 292 | 6 | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2001 | 11 | 0 | — | |
| 2000 | 41 | 0 | Power Train | |
| 1999 | 22 | 0 | Suspension | |
| 1998 | 30 | 0 | Suspension | |
| 1997 | 30 | 0 | Air Bags | |
| 1996 | 20 | 0 | Air Bags | |
| 1995 | 46 | 0 | Air Bags | |
| 1994 | 8 | 0 | — | |
| 1993 | 33 | 0 | Visibility |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Subaru.