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Subaru Impreza

Model years 1990–2026 in the US safety record. Years that drew the most complaints: 2002, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2019. Fewest complaints: 1990, 1994, 2023.

2,654owner complaints
53recall campaigns
5,630service bulletins
35model years on record

Complaints by model year

Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2002. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.

’90’95’98’01’02’04’07’10’13’16’19’22’25292’90’95’98’01’02’04’07’10’13’16’19’22’25292

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.

0.0%1.2%2.4%’93’96’98’00’02’04’06’08’10’12’14’16’18’20’22’24’260.1%0.0%1.2%2.4%’93’97’00’03’06’09’12’15’18’21’24’260.1%

NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count

Year by year

Model yearComplaintsRecallsBulletinsCrashes · fires
20261000 · 0
2025 Impreza50261 · 0
2024 Impreza322783 · 2
2023 Impreza421080 · 0
2022 Impreza1411480 · 2
2021 Impreza1422091 · 0
2020 Impreza8512892 · 2
2019 ImprezaMost complaints19454066 · 1
2018 Impreza15154205 · 1
2017 Impreza125746310 · 3
2016 Impreza7512867 · 0
2015 Impreza7723495 · 0
2014 Impreza108332516 · 0
2013 ImprezaMost complaints251444113 · 7
2012 ImprezaMost complaints243645410 · 4
2011 Impreza58141875 · 2
2010 Impreza46151653 · 1
2009 Impreza104141532 · 3
2008 ImprezaMost complaints176141579 · 4
2007 Impreza689836 · 2
2006 Impreza5610843 · 0
2005 Impreza75612810 · 1
2004 Impreza9681467 · 2
2003 Impreza626908 · 1
2002 ImprezaMost complaints292611611 · 3
2001 Impreza110715 · 0
2000 Impreza410716 · 1
1999 Impreza220362 · 0
1998 Impreza300241 · 0
1997 Impreza300276 · 1
1996 Impreza200204 · 1
1995 Impreza4612111 · 2
1994 Impreza81191 · 0
1993 Impreza331179 · 0
199010130 · 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 yearVehicles in fatal crashesDeaths in the vehicleRolled over
2022640
2021741
20201891
201918120
201830162
20172881
20161561
20152792
201429211
201330163
20121770
201122132
201017124
20091450
200826175
200716111
200625184
200528197
200416166
200321167
200221184
2001320
2000561
1999100
1998210
1997220
1996222
1995200
1993540

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.

YearVariantOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
20272027 SUBARU IMPREZA 5 HB ICE AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★9.3 %
20262026 SUBARU IMPREZA SW N/A AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★9.3 %
20252025 Subaru Impreza SW AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★9.3 %
20242024 Subaru Impreza SW AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★9.3 %
20232023 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★9.5 %
20222022 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★9.5 %
20212021 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★9.5 %
20202020 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★9.5 %
20192019 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★9.5 %
20182018 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★9.5 %
20172017 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★9.5 %
20162016 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★9.9 %
20152015 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★9.9 %
20142014 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★9.9 %
20132013 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★10.1 %
20122012 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★9.9 %
20112011 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.

YearVariantEngineTransmissionCityHighwayCombinedCO₂ g/km
2026Impreza AWD · Station wagon: Small · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AV88.86.98.0185
2025Impreza AWD · Station wagon: Small · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AV88.86.98.0185
2024Impreza AWD · Station wagon: Small · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AV88.86.98.0185
2023Impreza 5-Door AWD · Station wagon: Small · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AV78.46.67.6178
2022Impreza 4-Door AWD · Mid-size · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AV78.36.47.4174
2021Impreza 4-Door AWD · Mid-size · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AV78.36.47.5174
2020Impreza 4-Door AWD · Mid-size · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AV78.36.47.5174
2019Impreza 4-Door AWD · Mid-size · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AV78.36.47.5174
2018Impreza 4-Door AWD · Mid-size · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AV78.36.47.5174
2017Impreza 4-Door AWD · Mid-size · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AV78.36.47.5174
2016Impreza AWD · Compact · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AV68.56.47.6177
2015Impreza AWD · Compact · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AV68.56.47.6175
2014Impreza AWD · Compact · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AV8.76.67.8179
2013Impreza AWD · Compact · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AV8.76.67.8179
2012Impreza AWD · Compact · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AV8.76.67.8179
2011Impreza AWD · Compact · Regular gasoline2.5 L, 4 cyl.AS411.88.910.5242
2010Impreza 2.5i · Compact · Regular gasoline2.5 L, 4 cyl.AS411.89.110.6244
2009Impreza 2.5i · Compact · Regular gasoline2.5 L, 4 cyl.AS411.89.010.6244
2008Impreza 2.5i · Compact · Regular gasoline2.5 L, 4 cyl.AS411.88.910.5242
2007Impreza 2.5i · Subcompact · Regular gasoline2.5 L, 4 cyl.A411.89.110.6244
2006Impreza 2.5i Sedan/Wagon AWD · Subcompact · Regular gasoline2.5 L, 4 cyl.A411.89.310.7246
2005Impreza 2.5RS Sedan AWD · Subcompact · Regular gasoline2.5 L, 4 cyl.M511.78.610.3237
2004Impreza AWD · Subcompact · Regular gasoline2.5 L, 4 cyl.A412.09.010.7246
2003Impreza Wagon AWD 2.5TS · Station wagon: Small · Regular gasoline2.5 L, 4 cyl.A412.29.611.1255
2002Impreza AWD · Subcompact · Regular gasoline2.5 L, 4 cyl.A412.29.511.0253
2001Impreza AWD · Subcompact · Regular gasoline2.2 L, 4 cyl.A411.78.810.4239
2000Impreza AWD · Subcompact · Regular gasoline2.2 L, 4 cyl.A411.78.810.4239
1999Impreza AWD · Subcompact · Regular gasoline2.2 L, 4 cyl.M512.08.710.5242
1998Impreza AWD · Subcompact · Regular gasoline2.2 L, 4 cyl.A411.58.710.2235
1997Impreza 4X4 · Subcompact · Regular gasoline1.8 L, 4 cyl.M511.28.710.1232
1996Impreza AWD · Subcompact · Regular gasoline1.8 L, 4 cyl.M511.58.910.3237
1995Impreza · Subcompact · Regular gasoline1.8 L, 4 cyl.M511.08.29.7223

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 yearRegisteredSold new in NZUsed imports
202612120
202523230
2024914743
202342374
2022654717
20211339142
2020235132103
2019348181167
2018732327401
20171,6173891,221
20161,3771871,179
20152,1121951,908
20142,6081442,450
20133,6601273,511
20125,3301825,095
20111,246225998
20101,6232511,334
20091,9812601,672
20082,7234982,144
20072,8725622,214
2006712397289
2005652404228
2004618272319
2003648204413
2002673123506
20011,054127861
2000835126660
1999546116395
1998731112550
199769030590

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 registeredOn the roadImportedMedian list price
20182035%€31,489
20172722%€34,487
20122763%€64,590
20115260%€35,590
20107639%€28,590
20099551%€28,088
200821432%€26,088
200727417%€28,089
200623625%€33,338
200521112%€31,740
200422611%—
200326414%—
200217212%—
200116310%—
20002547%—
19993884%—
199824011%—
19979826%—
19967213%—
19953037%—

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 registeredIn useAverage mileage
2019782,000 km
20185486,000 km
20168152,000 km
201515140,000 km
201453141,000 km
201327152,000 km
20125150,000 km
201113144,000 km
201018165,000 km
200951245,000 km
2008143211,000 km
2007170214,000 km
2006150211,000 km
2005107216,000 km
200488257,000 km
200364224,000 km
200226235,000 km
200127250,000 km
200026236,000 km
199945255,000 km
199822235,000 km
199730277,000 km
199630262,000 km
199513240,000 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.

YearCars in injury collisionsFatalSerious
20252814
20243718
202348211
202258113
20214604

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.

BuiltLicensedOff the road (SORN)
20213—
202011—
20191296
20181701
201778—
20161352
20151666
20141117
2013206
20123414
201111135
2010574213
2009509274
2008677387
20071,196946
20061,1581,089
20051,5231,258
20041,2101,262
20031,1521,636
20027171,413
20015771,590
20005541,654
19994431,602
19982501,182
1997175905
1996116689
199595695
199479455
199332291
1992527

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 registeredTestsPassed first timeAll cars that yearAverage mileage
201921083%86%45,500 mi
201821489%84%38,500 mi
201713192%82%53,400 mi
201620788%79%60,700 mi
201523886%75%59,500 mi
201413679%72%56,700 mi
201118077%63%75,500 mi
201086174%60%85,800 mi
200981371%59%86,200 mi
20081,15871%57%94,000 mi
20071,99271%57%90,300 mi
20061,81970%56%97,200 mi
20052,37272%56%103,100 mi
20041,86773%56%102,700 mi
20031,87072%57%108,400 mi
20021,16871%58%106,900 mi
200198770%59%112,300 mi
200093275%61%108,500 mi
199979877%63%109,500 mi
199844079%64%105,800 mi
199725073%64%110,500 mi
199615273%65%112,900 mi

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).

AreaImprezaAll cars, same ages
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment12.2%19.2%
Suspension9.7%15.5%
Noise, emissions and leaks9.0%6.4%
Brakes5.8%12.1%
Body, chassis, structure5.3%8.1%
Visibility3.8%7.0%
Tyres3.2%6.5%
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems1.6%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).

YearNew carsLargest marketsMass kgCO₂ g/kmPower kW
2022447Germany, Italy, Spain1,515176 (WLTP)95
2021499Germany, Italy, Czechia1,539175 (WLTP)100
2020410Germany, Italy, Spain1,511176 (WLTP)95
20191,221Germany, Italy, United Kingdom1,461178 (WLTP)92
20181,723Germany, Sweden, Italy1,458176 (WLTP)98
2017731Germany, Spain, Italy1,444148 (NEDC)104
2016564Germany, United Kingdom, Sweden1,405—98
2015518United Kingdom, Netherlands, Sweden1,425—96
20141,418Italy, Germany, Netherlands1,473—108
20132,359Italy, Germany, Sweden1,490—113
20123,052Italy, Spain, Netherlands1,522—119
20114,319Italy, Germany, Austria1,515—115
20105,860Italy, Germany, Austria1,510——

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.

A12/02023/23 · Injuries1 Sept 2023 · Legacy, Outback, Levorg, WRX, Impreza, XV

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…

A12/00922/21 · Injuries25 Jun 2021 · Impreza, XV

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…

A12/00890/21 · Injuries18 Jun 2021 · Impreza, XV

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…

A12/00594/20 · Injuries24 Apr 2020 · Impreza, XV and Crosstrek

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.

A12/00601/20 · Injuries24 Apr 2020 · Legacy, Outback, Impreza

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.

A12/00326/20 · Injuries28 Feb 2020 · Impreza, XV, Crosstrek

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.

A12/00327/20 · Electric shock, Fire28 Feb 2020 · Impreza, XV, Forester, Crosstrek

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…

A12/0822/19 · Injuries31 May 2019 · Impreza, Forester, WRX STI, XV

The brake light switch may be defective. This can cause the brake lights to fail, increasing the risk of an accident.

A12/0666/19 · Injuries26 Apr 2019 · BRZ, Impreza/XV, Forester, Legacy

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.

A12/1788/18 · Injuries30 Nov 2018 · Impreza

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.

A12/1722/17 · Injuries8 Dec 2017 · Forester, Impreza, Legacy, Outback

A faulty relay could cause the secondary air-injection pump to malfunction and overheat. This could lead to a fire.

A12/0786/16 · Injuries1 Jul 2016 · Impreza

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.

23V754000 · Power train9 Nov 2023 · 2024

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.

23V647000 · Power train21 Sept 2023 · 2023

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.

23V551000 · Electrical system4 Aug 2023 · 2024

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.

23V292000 · Exterior lighting25 Apr 2023 · 2023

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."

23V076000 · Air bags13 Feb 2023 · 2004, 2005

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.

22V712000 · Visibility22 Sept 2022 · 2022

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."

22V624000 · Exterior lighting12 Aug 2022 · 2017, 2018, 2019

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."

21V675000 · Suspension30 Aug 2021 · 2021

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.

21V587000 · Fuel system, gasoline29 Jul 2021 · 2018, 2019, 2020

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.

21V264000 · Electrical system15 Apr 2021 · 2017, 2018, 2019

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.

21V024000 · Power train26 Jan 2021 · 2021

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.

20V218000 · Fuel system, gasoline16 Apr 2020 · 2019

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