Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2002. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2026.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 Impreza | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 Impreza | 32 | 2 |
| 2023 Impreza | 4 | 2 |
| 2022 Impreza | 14 | 1 |
| 2021 Impreza | 14 | 2 |
| 2020 Impreza | 85 | 1 |
| 2019 ImprezaMost complaints | 194 | 5 |
| 2018 Impreza | 151 | 5 |
| 2017 Impreza | 125 | 7 |
| 2016 Impreza | 75 | 1 |
| 2015 Impreza | 77 | 2 |
| 2014 Impreza | 108 | 3 |
| 2013 ImprezaMost complaints | 251 | 4 |
| 2012 ImprezaMost complaints | 243 | 6 |
| 2011 Impreza | 58 | 14 |
| 2010 Impreza | 46 | 15 |
| 2009 Impreza | 104 | 14 |
| 2008 ImprezaMost complaints | 176 | 14 |
| 2007 Impreza | 68 | 9 |
| 2006 Impreza | 56 | 10 |
| 2005 Impreza | 75 | 6 |
| 2004 Impreza | 96 | 8 |
| 2003 Impreza | 62 | 6 |
| 2002 ImprezaMost complaints | 292 | 6 |
| 2001 Impreza | 11 | 0 |
| 2000 Impreza | 41 | 0 |
| 1999 Impreza | 22 | 0 |
| 1998 Impreza | 30 | 0 |
| 1997 Impreza | 30 | 0 |
| 1996 Impreza | 20 | 0 |
| 1995 Impreza | 46 | 1 |
| 1994 Impreza | 8 | 1 |
| 1993 Impreza | 33 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Air bags460
- Power train295
- Engine263
- Electrical system234
- Unknown or other224
- Exterior lighting203
- Visibility/wiper201
- Suspension158
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 453 Impreza vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 274 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.
| Model year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6 | 4 |
| 2021 | 7 | 4 |
| 2020 | 18 | 9 |
| 2019 | 18 | 12 |
| 2018 | 30 | 16 |
| 2017 | 28 | 8 |
| 2016 | 15 | 6 |
| 2015 | 27 | 9 |
| 2014 | 29 | 21 |
| 2013 | 30 | 16 |
| 2012 | 17 | 7 |
| 2011 | 22 | 13 |
| 2010 | 17 | 12 |
| 2009 | 14 | 5 |
| 2008 | 26 | 17 |
| 2007 | 16 | 11 |
| 2006 | 25 | 18 |
| 2005 | 28 | 19 |
| 2004 | 16 | 16 |
| 2003 | 21 | 16 |
| 2002 | 21 | 18 |
| 2001 | 3 | 2 |
| 2000 | 5 | 6 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 | 2 |
| 1996 | 2 | 2 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 5 | 4 |
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 17 model-year variants; 15 of 16 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2027 SUBARU IMPREZA 5 HB ICE AWD | ★★★★★ | 9.3 % |
| 2026 | 2026 SUBARU IMPREZA SW N/A AWD | ★★★★★ | 9.3 % |
| 2025 | 2025 Subaru Impreza SW AWD | ★★★★★ | 9.3 % |
| 2024 | 2024 Subaru Impreza SW AWD | ★★★★★ | 9.3 % |
| 2023 | 2023 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 9.5 % |
| 2022 | 2022 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 9.5 % |
| 2021 | 2021 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 9.5 % |
| 2020 | 2020 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 9.5 % |
| 2019 | 2019 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 9.5 % |
| 2018 | 2018 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 9.5 % |
| 2017 | 2017 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 9.5 % |
| 2016 | 2016 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 9.9 % |
| 2015 | 2015 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 9.9 % |
| 2014 | 2014 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 9.9 % |
| 2013 | 2013 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 10.1 % |
| 2012 | 2012 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD | ★★★★☆ | 9.9 % |
| 2011 | 2011 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD | — | 10.3 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 32 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 7.4–11.1 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Impreza AWD · Station wagon: Small · Regular gasoline | 8.8 | 6.9 | 8.0 |
| 2025 | Impreza AWD · Station wagon: Small · Regular gasoline | 8.8 | 6.9 | 8.0 |
| 2024 | Impreza AWD · Station wagon: Small · Regular gasoline | 8.8 | 6.9 | 8.0 |
| 2023 | Impreza 5-Door AWD · Station wagon: Small · Regular gasoline | 8.4 | 6.6 | 7.6 |
| 2022 | Impreza 4-Door AWD · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 8.3 | 6.4 | 7.4 |
| 2021 | Impreza 4-Door AWD · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 8.3 | 6.4 | 7.5 |
| 2020 | Impreza 4-Door AWD · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 8.3 | 6.4 | 7.5 |
| 2019 | Impreza 4-Door AWD · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 8.3 | 6.4 | 7.5 |
| 2018 | Impreza 4-Door AWD · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 8.3 | 6.4 | 7.5 |
| 2017 | Impreza 4-Door AWD · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 8.3 | 6.4 | 7.5 |
| 2016 | Impreza AWD · Compact · Regular gasoline | 8.5 | 6.4 | 7.6 |
| 2015 | Impreza AWD · Compact · Regular gasoline | 8.5 | 6.4 | 7.6 |
| 2014 | Impreza AWD · Compact · Regular gasoline | 8.7 | 6.6 | 7.8 |
| 2013 | Impreza AWD · Compact · Regular gasoline | 8.7 | 6.6 | 7.8 |
| 2012 | Impreza AWD · Compact · Regular gasoline | 8.7 | 6.6 | 7.8 |
| 2011 | Impreza AWD · Compact · Regular gasoline | 11.8 | 8.9 | 10.5 |
| 2010 | Impreza 2.5i · Compact · Regular gasoline | 11.8 | 9.1 | 10.6 |
| 2009 | Impreza 2.5i · Compact · Regular gasoline | 11.8 | 9.0 | 10.6 |
| 2008 | Impreza 2.5i · Compact · Regular gasoline | 11.8 | 8.9 | 10.5 |
| 2007 | Impreza 2.5i · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 11.8 | 9.1 | 10.6 |
| 2006 | Impreza 2.5i Sedan/Wagon AWD · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 11.8 | 9.3 | 10.7 |
| 2005 | Impreza 2.5RS Sedan AWD · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 11.7 | 8.6 | 10.3 |
| 2004 | Impreza AWD · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 12.0 | 9.0 | 10.7 |
| 2003 | Impreza Wagon AWD 2.5TS · Station wagon: Small · Regular gasoline | 12.2 | 9.6 | 11.1 |
| 2002 | Impreza AWD · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 12.2 | 9.5 | 11.0 |
| 2001 | Impreza AWD · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 11.7 | 8.8 | 10.4 |
| 2000 | Impreza AWD · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 11.7 | 8.8 | 10.4 |
| 1999 | Impreza AWD · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 12.0 | 8.7 | 10.5 |
| 1998 | Impreza AWD · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 11.5 | 8.7 | 10.2 |
| 1997 | Impreza 4X4 · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 11.2 | 8.7 | 10.1 |
| 1996 | Impreza AWD · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 11.5 | 8.9 | 10.3 |
| 1995 | Impreza · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 11.0 | 8.2 | 9.7 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
37,677 Impreza cars are on the New Zealand register; 82% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 2025 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 2024 | 91 | 47 | 43 |
| 2023 | 42 | 37 | 4 |
| 2022 | 65 | 47 | 17 |
| 2021 | 133 | 91 | 42 |
| 2020 | 235 | 132 | 103 |
| 2019 | 348 | 181 | 167 |
| 2018 | 732 | 327 | 401 |
| 2017 | 1,617 | 389 | 1,221 |
| 2016 | 1,377 | 187 | 1,179 |
| 2015 | 2,112 | 195 | 1,908 |
| 2014 | 2,608 | 144 | 2,450 |
| 2013 | 3,660 | 127 | 3,511 |
| 2012 | 5,330 | 182 | 5,095 |
| 2011 | 1,246 | 225 | 998 |
| 2010 | 1,623 | 251 | 1,334 |
| 2009 | 1,981 | 260 | 1,672 |
| 2008 | 2,723 | 498 | 2,144 |
| 2007 | 2,872 | 562 | 2,214 |
| 2006 | 712 | 397 | 289 |
| 2005 | 652 | 404 | 228 |
| 2004 | 618 | 272 | 319 |
| 2003 | 648 | 204 | 413 |
| 2002 | 673 | 123 | 506 |
| 2001 | 1,054 | 127 | 861 |
| 2000 | 835 | 126 | 660 |
| 1999 | 546 | 116 | 395 |
| 1998 | 731 | 112 | 550 |
| 1997 | 690 | 30 | 590 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
3,139 Impreza cars are on Dutch roads; 17% arrived later as imports, and 303 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 20 | €31,489 |
| 2017 | 27 | €34,487 |
| 2012 | 27 | €64,590 |
| 2011 | 52 | €35,590 |
| 2010 | 76 | €28,590 |
| 2009 | 95 | €28,088 |
| 2008 | 214 | €26,088 |
| 2007 | 274 | €28,089 |
| 2006 | 236 | €33,338 |
| 2005 | 211 | €31,740 |
| 2004 | 226 | — |
| 2003 | 264 | — |
| 2002 | 172 | — |
| 2001 | 163 | — |
| 2000 | 254 | — |
| 1999 | 388 | — |
| 1998 | 240 | — |
| 1997 | 98 | — |
| 1996 | 72 | — |
| 1995 | 30 | — |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
In Finland
1,192 Impreza cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 98% petrol, 2% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 7 | 82,000 km |
| 2018 | 54 | 86,000 km |
| 2016 | 8 | 152,000 km |
| 2015 | 15 | 140,000 km |
| 2014 | 53 | 141,000 km |
| 2013 | 27 | 152,000 km |
| 2012 | 5 | 150,000 km |
| 2011 | 13 | 144,000 km |
| 2010 | 18 | 165,000 km |
| 2009 | 51 | 245,000 km |
| 2008 | 143 | 211,000 km |
| 2007 | 170 | 214,000 km |
| 2006 | 150 | 211,000 km |
| 2005 | 107 | 216,000 km |
| 2004 | 88 | 257,000 km |
| 2003 | 64 | 224,000 km |
| 2002 | 26 | 235,000 km |
| 2001 | 27 | 250,000 km |
| 2000 | 26 | 236,000 km |
| 1999 | 45 | 255,000 km |
| 1998 | 22 | 235,000 km |
| 1997 | 30 | 277,000 km |
| 1996 | 30 | 262,000 km |
| 1995 | 13 | 240,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Road collisions in Great Britain
From 2021 to 2025, 217 Impreza cars were involved in road collisions in Great Britain that injured someone and were reported to the police. 5 of those collisions were fatal and 40 caused serious injuries. As with any count, models with more cars on British roads appear more often.
| Year | Cars in injury collisions | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | 1 | 4 |
| 2024 | 37 | 1 | 8 |
| 2023 | 48 | 2 | 11 |
| 2022 | 58 | 1 | 13 |
| 2021 | 46 | 0 | 4 |
Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data 2021–2025 · Open Government Licence v3.0 · how we count
In the United Kingdom
12,010 Impreza cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | — |
| 2020 | 11 | — |
| 2019 | 129 | 6 |
| 2018 | 170 | 1 |
| 2017 | 78 | — |
| 2016 | 135 | 2 |
| 2015 | 166 | 6 |
| 2014 | 111 | 7 |
| 2013 | 20 | 6 |
| 2012 | 34 | 14 |
| 2011 | 111 | 35 |
| 2010 | 574 | 213 |
| 2009 | 509 | 274 |
| 2008 | 677 | 387 |
| 2007 | 1,196 | 946 |
| 2006 | 1,158 | 1,089 |
| 2005 | 1,523 | 1,258 |
| 2004 | 1,210 | 1,262 |
| 2003 | 1,152 | 1,636 |
| 2002 | 717 | 1,413 |
| 2001 | 577 | 1,590 |
| 2000 | 554 | 1,654 |
| 1999 | 443 | 1,602 |
| 1998 | 250 | 1,182 |
| 1997 | 175 | 905 |
| 1996 | 116 | 689 |
| 1995 | 95 | 695 |
| 1994 | 79 | 455 |
| 1993 | 32 | 291 |
| 1992 | 5 | 27 |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
18,795 Impreza cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 73% passed first time, against 59% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.
| First registered | Tests | Passed first time |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 210 | 83% |
| 2018 | 214 | 89% |
| 2017 | 131 | 92% |
| 2016 | 207 | 88% |
| 2015 | 238 | 86% |
| 2014 | 136 | 79% |
| 2011 | 180 | 77% |
| 2010 | 861 | 74% |
| 2009 | 813 | 71% |
| 2008 | 1,158 | 71% |
| 2007 | 1,992 | 71% |
| 2006 | 1,819 | 70% |
| 2005 | 2,372 | 72% |
| 2004 | 1,867 | 73% |
| 2003 | 1,870 | 72% |
| 2002 | 1,168 | 71% |
| 2001 | 987 | 70% |
| 2000 | 932 | 75% |
| 1999 | 798 | 77% |
| 1998 | 440 | 79% |
| 1997 | 250 | 73% |
| 1996 | 152 | 73% |
Why they fail
Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).
| Area | Impreza | All cars, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 12.2% | 19.2% |
| Suspension | 9.7% | 15.5% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 9.0% | 6.4% |
| Brakes | 5.8% | 12.1% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 5.3% | 8.1% |
| Visibility | 3.8% | 7.0% |
| Tyres | 3.2% | 6.5% |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.6% | 2.6% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
New registrations in Europe
23,121 new Subaru Impreza cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Germany (263), Italy (79), Spain (36).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 447 | 176 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 499 | 175 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 410 | 176 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 1,221 | 178 (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 1,723 | 176 (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 731 | 148 (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 564 | — |
| 2015 | 518 | — |
| 2014 | 1,418 | — |
| 2013 | 2,359 | — |
| 2012 | 3,052 | — |
| 2011 | 4,319 | — |
| 2010 | 5,860 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Impreza in at least 12 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
The Electronic Park Brake (EPB) may not operate as intended. This can lead to the vehicle moving or rolling away whilst in the park brake mode, creating a risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveilla…
The ignition coils may fail and the ignition coil fuse may blow.As a result, the engine may stop while driving and not restart, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval an…
The bolts on the rear stabiliser bracket could come loose over time.The loose bracket could then interact with other components, causing damage and increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulatio…
The positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valves may have been improperly manufactured.Consequently, they could break, allowing oil to enter the combustion chamber, leading to a loss of engine power and increasing the risk of accident.
The fuel pump harness connector can overheat and melt, causing the fuel pump to become inoperative. As a result, the engine will stall or will not be able to start, increasing the risk of an accident.
The sealing of the brake hoses may be insufficient. As a result, brake fluid may leak onto the road, posing a risk to the following traffic.
Due to improper Engine Control Module (ECM) programming, the ignition coil may be energized longer than designed after the engine is switched off. If the ignition coil remains energized for a long time, its internal temperature may increase which could cause a…
The brake light switch may be defective. This can cause the brake lights to fail, increasing the risk of an accident.
The engine's valve spring may not be strong enough. As a consequence, it could fracture under stress, causing the engine to stall whilst the vehicle is in movement.
The housing of the passenger air bag gas generator may burst when the airbag is activated, owing to excessive internal pressure. This can cause the occupants of the vehicle to be injured by metal fragments.
A faulty relay could cause the secondary air-injection pump to malfunction and overheat. This could lead to a fire.
Due to incorrect functioning of the load cell of the occupancy sensor system on the passenger's side, the airbag may not deploy in the event of an accident.
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
53 campaigns cover the Impreza; the latest 12 are below.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek, Impreza, 2023-2024 Forester, and 2023 WRX vehicles. The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Outback, Legacy, Ascent, and Impreza vehicles. The center support bolts for the driveshaft may loosen, resulting in the disconnection of the front end of the driveshaft.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek and Impreza vehicles. Due to insufficient clearance, the instrument panel harness may contact the steering beam bracket, damaging the wire insulation and causing a short circuit.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Impreza vehicles. The brake light switch may be improperly adjusted and illuminate the brake lights without application of the brake pedal. The vehicle may also allow drivers to start and shift the transmission out of the PARK position without pressing the brake pedal. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment" and 102, "Trans Shift Lever Seq/Starter Interlock/Trans Braking Effect."
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2004-2005 Impreza and WRX vehicles that received replacement front passenger air bag inflators under a previous recall. The replacement air bag inflators may have been installed incorrectly.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 Impreza and Outback vehicles. The incorrect paint clearcoat may have been applied, which can cause the windshield to be insufficiently bonded to the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza vehicles. The left and right side reflex reflector and left side low beam reflector may inadequately reflect light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2021 Impreza vehicles. The left-front lower control arm weld may fail, allowing the control arm to separate from the crossmember.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Subaru Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, causing a short circuit.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2021 Outback and Impreza vehicles. The continuously variable transmission (CVT) select lever cable nut may not have been tightened properly, allowing the nut to loosen.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Impreza, Outback, Legacy, and Ascent vehicles. The low pressure fuel pump may become inoperative.
NHTSA recalls