Complaints by model year
Federal complaints filed against each model year of the Subaru Impreza. Hover a bar for the count.
1990
1995
2000
2005
2010
2015
2020
2025
Three most-complained-about yearsAll other years
Which years to avoid
Ranked from the same federal record. Click any year for its full file.
Years to look at twice
- 2013 Subaru Impreza - 344 complaints
- 2002 Subaru Impreza - 339 complaints
- 2012 Subaru Impreza - 337 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
Quieter years
- 2024 Subaru Impreza - 53 complaints
- 2000 Subaru Impreza - 54 complaints
- 1998 Subaru Impreza - 55 complaints
Fewest complaints among years with a meaningful record; the two newest model years are excluded because they have had little time to accumulate filings.
What fails, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Subaru Impreza | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 Subaru Impreza | 10 | 0 |
| 2024 Subaru Impreza | 53 | 2 |
| 2023 Subaru Impreza | 6 | 2 |
| 2022 Subaru Impreza | 15 | 1 |
| 2021 Subaru Impreza | 19 | 2 |
| 2020 Subaru Impreza | 100 | 1 |
| 2019 Subaru Impreza | 224 | 5 |
| 2018 Subaru Impreza | 181 | 5 |
| 2017 Subaru Impreza | 162 | 7 |
| 2016 Subaru Impreza | 108 | 1 |
| 2015 Subaru Impreza | 99 | 2 |
| 2014 Subaru Impreza | 157 | 3 |
| 2013 Subaru Impreza | 344 | 4 |
| 2012 Subaru Impreza | 337 | 6 |
| 2011 Subaru Impreza | 75 | 14 |
| 2010 Subaru Impreza | 63 | 15 |
| 2009 Subaru Impreza | 149 | 14 |
| 2008 Subaru Impreza | 249 | 14 |
| 2007 Subaru Impreza | 84 | 9 |
| 2006 Subaru Impreza | 68 | 10 |
| 2005 Subaru Impreza | 95 | 6 |
| 2004 Subaru Impreza | 113 | 8 |
| 2003 Subaru Impreza | 64 | 6 |
| 2002 Subaru Impreza | 339 | 6 |
| 2001 Subaru Impreza | 13 | 0 |
| 2000 Subaru Impreza | 54 | 0 |
| 1999 Subaru Impreza | 27 | 0 |
| 1998 Subaru Impreza | 55 | 0 |
| 1997 Subaru Impreza | 38 | 0 |
| 1996 Subaru Impreza | 25 | 0 |
| 1995 Subaru Impreza | 69 | 1 |
| 1994 Subaru Impreza | 8 | 1 |
| 1993 Subaru Impreza | 48 | 1 |
| 1990 Subaru Impreza | 2 | 0 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V754000 | 2024 | Power Train | 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 cr |
| 23V647000 | 2023 | Power Train | 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 d |
| 23V551000 | 2024 | Electrical System | 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 |
| 23V292000 | 2023 | Exterior Lighting | 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 o |
| 23V076000 | 2004-2005 | Air Bags | 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 re |
| 22V712000 | 2022 | Visibility | 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 i |
| 22V624000 | 2017-2019 | Exterior Lighting | 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 |
| 21V675000DO NOT DRIVE | 2021 | Suspension | 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 crossmemb |
| 21V587000 | 2018-2020 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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-press |
| 21V264000 | 2017-2019 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 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 |
| 21V024000 | 2021 | Power Train | 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 tight |
| 20V218000 | 2019 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Impreza, Outback, Legacy, and Ascent vehicles. The low pressure fuel pump may become inoperative. |
| 20V003000 | 2004-2011 | Air Bags | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2 |
| 20V002000 | 2004-2011 | Air Bags | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2006 S |
| 20V001000 | 2004-2011 | Air Bags | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (STI included), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-20 |
| 19V743000 | 2017-2019 | Electrical System | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil af |
| 19V745000 | 2017 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017 Impreza vehicles equipped with an aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve. The PCV valve may come apart, allo |
| 19V744000 | 2017-2018 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Impreza and 2018 Crosstrek vehicles equipped with an aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve. The PCV va |
| 19V297000 | 2008-2011 | Electrical System | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, 2008-2011 Impreza vehicles, 2008-2014 WRX vehicles, 2005-2014 Legacy vehicles, 2005-2014 Outback |
| 19V149000 | 2008-2016 | Exterior Lighting | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013 |
| 19V009000 | 2010-2011 | Air Bags | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles and 2010-2013 Forester vehicles sold, or ever |
| 19V008000 | 2010-2011 | Air Bags | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Outback, and Legacy vehicles, 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles and 2010-2013 Forester vehicles sold, or ever |
| 19V007000 | 2010-2011 | Air Bags | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Forester, 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Outback, Legacy, and 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the s |
| 18V772000 | 2012-2014 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Subaru Impreza, 2012-2013 Impreza Stationwagon, 2013 Subaru BRZ, XV Crosstrek and Toyota Scion FR-S vehicles. The en |
| 18V014000 | 2009 | Air Bags | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009 Tribeca, Impreza, Forester, WRX, Legacy, and Outback vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado |
| 18V013000 | 2009-2010 | Air Bags | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Tribeca, Impreza, Forester, WRX, Legacy, and Outback vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Ar |
| 18V012000 | 2009-2011 | Air Bags | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Legacy, Forester, Tribeca, WRX and Outback vehicles, and 2009-2011 Impreza vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the |
| 17V216000 | 2017 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017 Impreza vehicles. Winter fuels may vaporize prematurely in the fuel line, resulting in a reduction in fuel pressure, poss |
| 17V132000 | 2017 | Back Over Prevention | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017 Impreza vehicles. Due to a software problem, the rearview camera display may not work properly. |
| 17V026000 | 2006-2009 | Air Bags | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Baja, 2009 Forester, Legacy and Outback and 2006-2009 Impreza (including WRX and STI models) and Tribeca vehicles or |