What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2018 Subaru Impreza

Typical pattern

8.8% of complaints about the 2018 Subaru Impreza came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2018 vehicle — around the middle of the 182 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 4.9 yr in service. The most-reported system is exterior lighting (64 complaints), typically at 5.1 yr or about 25,000 miles.

Complaints
182
Median age at failure
4.9 yr
Median mileage
16,000 n=62
Crash / fire / tow
8.2% of reports
Safety recalls
5

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Exterior lighting
64 reports · 25,000 mi
5.1 yr
1.6%
Visibility / wipers
33 reports · 23,000 mi
3.2 yr
0%
Other
25 reports · 12,000 mi
3.5 yr
4%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

22V624000 2022-08-12
Exterior lighting:headlights

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 light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Reflectors that do not provide adequate illumination reduce the driver's ability to see and increase the risk of a crash.

21V587000 2021-07-29
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

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-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

21V264000 2021-04-15
Electrical system:software

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 coil after the engine is shut off, causing a short circuit.

A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

19V743000 2019-10-18
Electrical system:software

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 after the engine is shut off, which could result in a short circuit and blown fuse.

If a short circuit occurs while driving, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

19V744000 2019-10-17
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:crankcase (pcv)

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 valve may come apart, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, possibly resulting in a loss of power while driving.

An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.

In owners’ own words

Other 2,100 mi 4 mo in service
DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR GLASS SHATTERED IN TEMPERATURES OF -5 DEGREES WHEN THE DOOR WAS CLOSED. THE CAR WAS PARKED AND IN MY DRIVEWAY
Other 14,000 mi 1.3 yr in service
THE VEHICLE IS SWAYING LEFT AND RIGHT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS EVEN WITHOUT STRONG WIND.
Other 18,500 mi 3.0 yr in service
YESTERDAY WHEN I LEFT WORK THERE WAS A LONG CRACK STARTING FROM THE TOP AND MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD, DOWN ABOUT 8 INCHES BEFORE IT TAKES A LARGE C SHAPED TURN ~24INCHES TOTAL. NO OBVIOUS SIGN OF IMPACT, NOR DID I HIT ANYTHING OR HEAR ANYTHING WHILE I WAS DRIVING YESTERDAY WORK. THIS WAS NOT THERE WHEN I GOT TO WORK AND I PARK IN A PARKING LOT THAT DOESN'T HAVE MUCH TRAFFIC SO NOBODY WOULD HAVE BEEN THERE TO DAMAGE IT.
Visibility / wipers 1,000 mi 1.1 yr in service
PURCHASED THIS CAR BRAND NEW ABOUT A MONTH AGO. A LARGE FRACTURE CRACK APPEARED IN THE MIDDLE MY WINDSHIELD, ORIGINATING FROM THE BASE UNDERNEATH THE PLASTIC STRIPPING, EXTENDING UPWARD IN AN INVERTED L SHAPE. HAPPENED FOR NO APPARENT REASON; THE CAR WAS STATIONARY, PARKED INSIDE MY CLOSED GARAGE, SO THERE WAS NO REASON OR CAUSE FOR A CRACK TO OCCUR. APPARENTLY SUBARU IS AWARE OF THEIR WINDSHIELD DEFECTS AS THEY RECENTLY LOST A LAWSUIT CASE OVER THIS ISSUE FOR THEIR OUTBACK MODELS.

Other Impreza model years

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