2024 SUBARU IMPREZA — Owner-Reported Problems
Verdict & Safety Summary
- Crashes 1
- Fires 2
- Injuries 0
- Deaths 0
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Component Problem Distribution
Share of owner complaints filed for each vehicle system (unaffected by sales volume)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER is an NHTSA classification artifact and is always listed last.
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| System / Component | Complaints | Share of Reports | Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires) |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | 7 | 25.9% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 4 | 14.8% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| WHEELS | 3 | 11.1% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | 7.4% | 1 crashes · 1 fires |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | 7.4% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 3.7% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | 3.7% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| FUEL SYSTEM | 1 | 3.7% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | 3.7% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 13 | 48.2% | 0 crashes · 1 fires |
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Problem & Recall Timeline
Observed complaint volume and manufacturer recall actions over time
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| Date | Record type | Count | Record identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2024-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2024-Q3 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2024-Q4 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2025-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2025-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2025-Q3 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2025-Q4 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2026-Q1 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2026-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2026-Q3 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 23V551000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 23V754000 |
Safety Recalls (2)
Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 23V551000
- Report date
- Component:
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Consequence:
- A short circuit may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- Dealers will inspect the harness and install an additional clamp on the steering beam bracket. If damage is found, dealers will add protective tape or replace the instrument panel harness, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 3, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRL-23.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 23V754000
- Report date
- Component:
- POWER TRAIN
- Consequence:
- A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power while driving or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake engaged. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- Dealers will inspect and replace the left and right front driveshafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRP-23.
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Complaint Narrative Explorer
Verbatim owner-reported defect narratives from NHTSA public records
No complaints match the current filters.
Estimated Ownership Cost
EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates
Adjacent Model Years
Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Methodology & Data Integrity
Data sourced from NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Snapshot date: 2026-08-21.