Subaru Impreza: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year
Of 28 model years of the Subaru Impreza on record, 2020 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about visibility/wiper). 2010 has the most recall campaigns (15). 2003 has the most complaints mentioning a crash, a fire or an injury (7).
How to read this
Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury | Most reported | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 29 MPG |
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 29 MPG |
| 2025 | 0 | 5 | 1 | POWER TRAIN | 30 MPG |
| 2024 | 2 | 32 | 4 | SERVICE BRAKES | 30 MPG |
| 2023 | 2 | 4 | 0 | TIRES | 32 MPG |
| 2022 | 1 | 13 | 2 | POWER TRAIN | 32 MPG |
| 2021 | 2 | 14 | 1 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 32 MPG |
| 2020 | 1 | 40 | 4 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 31 MPG |
| 2019 | 5 | 40 | 0 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 32 MPG |
| 2018 | 5 | 40 | 0 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 32 MPG |
| 2017 | 7 | 40 | 6 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 32 MPG |
| 2016 | 1 | 40 | 2 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 31 MPG |
| 2015 | 2 | 40 | 1 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 31 MPG |
| 2014 | 3 | 40 | 5 | AIR BAGS | 30 MPG |
| 2013 | 4 | 40 | 6 | ENGINE | 30 MPG |
| 2012 | 6 | 40 | 1 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 30 MPG |
| 2011 | 14 | 40 | 5 | AIR BAGS | 22 MPG |
| 2010 | 15 | 40 | 3 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 21 MPG |
| 2009 | 15 | 40 | 2 | ENGINE | 21 MPG |
| 2008 | 15 | 40 | 3 | AIR BAGS | 22 MPG |
| 2007 | 9 | 40 | 2 | AIR BAGS | 20 MPG |
| 2006 | 10 | 40 | 0 | AIR BAGS | 20 MPG |
| 2005 | 6 | 40 | 4 | AIR BAGS | 20 MPG |
| 2004 | 8 | 40 | 1 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 19 MPG |
| 2003 | 6 | 40 | 7 | FUEL SYSTEM | 20 MPG |
| 2002 | 6 | 40 | 3 | SUSPENSION | 20 MPG |
| 2001 | 3 | 11 | 5 | TIRES | 23 MPG |
| 2000 | 4 | 39 | 6 | POWER TRAIN | 22 MPG |
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.
All years of the Subaru ImprezaQuestions
- Which Subaru Impreza year has the most complaints?
- Of 28 model years of the Subaru Impreza on record, 2020 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about visibility/wiper).
- Which Subaru Impreza year has the most recalls?
- 2010 has the most recall campaigns (15).
- Which Subaru Impreza years have no complaints or recalls on record?
- 2027, 2026. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.
- How is this comparison made?
- We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.