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

2019 Subaru Impreza

Typical pattern

9.8% of complaints about the 2019 Subaru Impreza came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2019 vehicle — around the middle of the 191 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 3.8 yr in service. The most-reported system is exterior lighting (63 complaints), typically at 4.3 yr or about 20,000 miles.

Complaints
225
Median age at failure
3.8 yr
Median mileage
13,000 n=74
Crash / fire / tow
3.6% of reports
Safety recalls
5

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
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Exterior lighting
63 reports · 20,000 mi
4.3 yr
1.6%
Visibility / wipers
55 reports · 9,545 mi
2.4 yr
0%
Other
26 reports · 27,000 mi
3.8 yr
0%
Electrical system
19 reports · 22,000 mi
3.5 yr
0%

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.

20V218000 2020-04-16
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Impreza, Outback, Legacy, and Ascent vehicles. The low pressure fuel pump may become inoperative.

If the low pressure fuel pump fails, the engine may stall without the ability to restart the vehicle, 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.

In owners’ own words

Visibility / wipers 9,000 mi 6 mo in service
AFTER OWNING MY CAR FOR FIVE MONTHS THE WINDSHIELD IS CRACKED AGAIN I HAVE HAD IT REPLACED TWICE ALREADY. THERE IS A SERIOUS DEFECT IN THE WINDSHIELD THAT SUBARU IS USING ON THE IMPREZA VEHICLE
Visibility / wipers 6,100 mi 9 mo in service
WINDSHIELD SPONTANEOUSLY CRACKED. I WAS PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAY AND STOPPED TO PLUG IN MY PHONE WHEN THE WINDSHIELD POPPED AND CRACKED. THERE WAS NO FLYING DEBRIS THAT HIT THE WINDSHIELD THEN OR PREVIOUSLY. WE TOOK TO DEALERSHIP FOR ASSESSMENT BECAUSE WE FELT IT WAS A STRESS CRACK, BUT THEY SAID IT WASN'T AND THEY WOULDN'T REPLACE IT.
Visibility / wipers 3,000 mi 9 mo in service
THE WINDSHIELD SPONTANEOUSLY CRACKED WHILE THE CAR WAS SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE CAR HAS 3,000 MILES AND THE WAS NO PREVIOUS ROCK OR STONE IMPACT OR CHIP.
Exterior lighting mileage not reported 3.7 yr in service
Electrical issue affecting the headlights, radio, clock, gauges. Headlights constantly flicker/dimming, also causes the bulbs to burn out rapidly. Radio constantly losing power Clock/miles left in tank display resets occasionally The the speedometer and tachometer display loses power dropping all the needles to 0 for a second before popping back. These issues got worse after the last recall was done

Other Impreza model years

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