Subaru Impreza problems by year
2,584 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 33 Subaru Impreza model years. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | — | |
| 2024 | 30 | 2 | Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| 2023 Fewer complaints | 4 | 2 | — | |
| 2022 Fewer complaints | 12 | 1 | — | |
| 2021 Fewer complaints | 14 | 2 | — | |
| 2020 | 85 | 1 | Visibility/wiper | |
| 2019 Most complained | 193 | 5 | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2018 | 149 | 5 | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2017 | 125 | 7 | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2016 | 75 | 1 | Unknown OR Other | |
| 2015 | 77 | 2 | Electrical System | |
| 2014 | 108 | 3 | Air Bags | |
| 2013 Most complained | 248 | 4 | Air Bags | |
| 2012 Most complained | 242 | 6 | Air Bags | |
| 2011 | 57 | 14 | Air Bags | |
| 2010 | 45 | 15 | Unknown OR 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 Fewer complaints | 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 Fewer complaints | 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.