Subaru Impreza by year

Subcompact cars. Every model year EPA has rated, with what owners and NHTSA have on file.

Owner complaints ran highest for the 2013 (250, most about air bags) and lowest for the 2022 (14), among years with at least 10. Newer years have had less time to collect complaints, and counts aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so a lower count doesn't mean a more reliable year.

Subaru Impreza, each model year
YearComplaintsMost named partRecall campaignsNHTSA overallCombined mpg
20261Wheels0–29
20255Power train05 stars29–30
202432Forward collision avoidance25 stars29–30
20234Tires25 stars25–32
202214Power train15 stars25–32
202114Forward collision avoidance25 stars25–32
202085Visibility/wiper15 stars25–31
2019194Exterior lighting55 stars25–32
2018151Exterior lighting55 stars25–32
2017125Exterior lighting75 stars25–32
201675Unknown or other15 stars27–31
201579Electrical system25 stars27–31
2014108Air bags35 stars19–30
2013250Air bags45 stars19–30
2012243Air bags64 stars19–30
201158Air bags14–19–22
201046Unknown or other15–19–22
2009113Power train14–19–22
2008209Power train14–19–22
200768Air bags9–19–22
200656Air bags10–18–22

Complaints are unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, not adjusted for sales or for how long each year has been on the road: a newer year's lower count doesn't make it more reliable. NHTSA's overall rating is the lowest across the versions it tested that year. About the data