Research · 25 model years
Subaru ImprezaEvery model year, 1996–2026
Across the 25 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 147 recall campaigns and 2,233 owner complaints for the Subaru Impreza. The 2002 model year has the most complaints (296).
Subaru Impreza years compared
Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 of 5 | 29 | |
| 2025 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 5 of 5 | 30 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 32 | 3 | 5 of 5 | 30 | |
| 2019 | 5 | 194 | 6 | 5 of 5 | 29 | |
| 2016 | 1 | 75 | 7 | 5 of 5 | 29 | |
| 2015 | 2 | 79 | 5 | 5 of 5 | 29 | |
| 2014 | 3 | 108 | 16 | 5 of 5 | 24 | |
| 2013 | 4 | 251 | 13 | 5 of 5 | 24 | |
| 2012 | 6 | 243 | 10 | 4 of 5 | 24 | |
| 2011 | 14 | 58 | 5 | Not rated | 22 | |
| 2010 | 15 | 46 | 3 | Not rated | 21 | |
| 2009 | 15 | 113 | 2 | Not rated | 21 | |
| 2008 | 15 | 209 | 10 | Not rated | 22 | |
| 2007 | 9 | 68 | 6 | Not rated | 21 | |
| 2006 | 10 | 56 | 3 | Not rated | 20 | |
| 2005 | 6 | 75 | 10 | Not rated | 20 | |
| 2004 | 8 | 96 | 7 | Not rated | 20 | |
| 2003 | 6 | 64 | 8 | Not rated | 21 | |
| 2002 | 6 | 296 | 12 | Not rated | 21 | |
| 2001 | 3 | 11 | 5 | Not rated | 22 | |
| 2000 | 4 | 41 | 6 | Not rated | 22 | |
| 1999 | 4 | 22 | 2 | Not rated | 22 | |
| 1998 | 3 | 30 | 1 | Not rated | 23 | |
| 1997 | 3 | 34 | 6 | Not rated | 23 | |
| 1996 | 3 | 26 | 5 | Not rated | 22 |
- 20260 recalls · 1 complaints · 29 mpg
- 20250 recalls · 5 complaints · 30 mpg
- 20242 recalls · 32 complaints · 30 mpg
- 20195 recalls · 194 complaints · 29 mpg
- 20161 recall · 75 complaints · 29 mpg
- 20152 recalls · 79 complaints · 29 mpg
- 20143 recalls · 108 complaints · 24 mpg
- 20134 recalls · 251 complaints · 24 mpg
- 20126 recalls · 243 complaints · 24 mpg
- 201114 recalls · 58 complaints · 22 mpg
- 201015 recalls · 46 complaints · 21 mpg
- 200915 recalls · 113 complaints · 21 mpg
- 200815 recalls · 209 complaints · 22 mpg
- 20079 recalls · 68 complaints · 21 mpg
- 200610 recalls · 56 complaints · 20 mpg
- 20056 recalls · 75 complaints · 20 mpg
- 20048 recalls · 96 complaints · 20 mpg
- 20036 recalls · 64 complaints · 21 mpg
- 20026 recalls · 296 complaints · 21 mpg
- 20013 recalls · 11 complaints · 22 mpg
- 20004 recalls · 41 complaints · 22 mpg
- 19994 recalls · 22 complaints · 22 mpg
- 19983 recalls · 30 complaints · 23 mpg
- 19973 recalls · 34 complaints · 23 mpg
- 19963 recalls · 26 complaints · 22 mpg
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 29, 2026
NHTSA complaints per model year
Newer years have had less time on the road
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| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 26 |
| 1997 | 34 |
| 1998 | 30 |
| 1999 | 22 |
| 2000 | 41 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 296 |
| 2003 | 64 |
| 2004 | 96 |
| 2005 | 75 |
| 2006 | 56 |
| 2007 | 68 |
| 2008 | 209 |
| 2009 | 113 |
| 2010 | 46 |
| 2011 | 58 |
| 2012 | 243 |
| 2013 | 251 |
| 2014 | 108 |
| 2015 | 79 |
| 2016 | 75 |
| 2019 | 194 |
| 2024 | 32 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 29, 2026