Subaru Impreza: known issues clusters
All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.
| rows | 80 |
|---|---|
| model years | 2010–2024 (12) |
| data through | 2026-09-20 |
| method | /data/methodology#known-issues |
| license | CC BY 4.0 (derived) |
Vehicle pages
2024 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011 · 2010
Rows
| year | cluster_id | label | component_code | complaint_count | date_range | source_complaint_count | reviewed_at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | impreza-2024-mirror-vibration | Driver side mirror vibration at speed | VISIBILITY | 5 | 2024-10 → 2026-04 | 29 | 2026-07-20 |
| 2024 | impreza-2024-tire-sidewall-failure | Tire sidewall cracking and premature wear | TIRES | 3 | 2025-08 → 2026-03 | 29 | 2026-07-20 |
| 2024 | impreza-2024-strut-suspension-failure | Front strut and suspension failure | STEERING, SUSPENSION, WHEELS | 5 | 2025-12 → 2026-01 | 29 | 2026-07-20 |
| 2024 | impreza-2024-windshield-spontaneous-crack | Windshield crack with no impact point | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 | 2024-05 → 2025-08 | 29 | 2026-07-20 |
| 2024 | impreza-2024-fca-phantom-braking | Unintended forward collision braking activation | SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 3 | 2024-12 → 2026-07 | 29 | 2026-07-20 |
| 2024 | impreza-2024-engine-compartment-fire | Engine compartment fire | UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ENGINE | 2 | 2025-05 → 2025-06 | 29 | 2026-07-20 |
| 2020 | subaru-impreza-2020-windshield-cracking | Spontaneous windshield cracking | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 66 | 2019-12 → 2026-04 | 85 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2020 | subaru-impreza-2020-eyesight-brake-malfunction | EyeSight VDC and brake system malfunctions | SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 5 | 2021-05 → 2025-09 | 85 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2020 | subaru-impreza-2020-airbag-issues | Airbag deployment and warning light failures | AIR BAGS | 3 | 2023-04 → 2026-02 | 85 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2020 | subaru-impreza-2020-engine-stall-no-start | Engine stalling and no-start electrical failures | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE | 3 | 2020-07 → 2024-02 | 85 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2019 | impreza-2019-windshield-cracking | Spontaneous windshield cracking | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 62 | 2019-03 → 2024-06 | 193 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2019 | impreza-2019-headlight-recall-delay | Headlight recall repair unavailable | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 63 | 2019-12 → 2025-05 | 193 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2019 | impreza-2019-brake-line-caliper | Rubber brake line and caliper degradation | SERVICE BRAKES | 7 | 2021-04 → 2026-08 | 193 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2019 | impreza-2019-windshield-cowl-warp | Windshield cowl separation and warping | STRUCTURE | 5 | 2021-10 → 2026-07 | 193 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2019 | impreza-2019-highway-steering-wander | Steering wander at highway speed | STEERING | 4 | 2019-04 → 2024-09 | 193 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2019 | impreza-2019-battery-drain | Repeated battery failure while parked | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 | 2021-02 → 2023-10 | 193 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2019 | impreza-2019-airbag-non-deployment | Airbags did not deploy in a crash | AIR BAGS | 3 | 2020-08 → 2023-10 | 193 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2018 | impreza-2018-headlamp-recall-dim-beams | Headlamp recall remedy delay and dim low beams | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 65 | 2022-12 → 2024-11 | 149 | 2026-07-15 |
| 2018 | impreza-2018-windshield-cracking | Windshield cracking without impact | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 40 | 2018-10 → 2023-06 | 149 | 2026-07-15 |
| 2018 | impreza-2018-brake-shudder | Brake shudder and vibration when braking | SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 2020-11 → 2024-08 | 149 | 2026-07-15 |
| 2018 | impreza-2018-cowl-panel-separation | Windshield cowl panel separation | STRUCTURE | 3 | 2019-02 → 2021-04 | 149 | 2026-07-15 |
| 2018 | impreza-2018-battery-drain | Battery drain and repeat battery replacement | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | 2021-04 → 2025-11 | 149 | 2026-07-15 |
| 2018 | impreza-2018-engine-oil-leak | Engine oil leak and oil consumption | ENGINE | 5 | 2020-11 → 2026-05 | 149 | 2026-07-15 |
| 2018 | impreza-2018-power-loss-stalling | Loss of power and stalling while driving | POWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ENGINE | 4 | 2018-06 → 2023-01 | 149 | 2026-07-15 |
| 2017 | impreza-2017-headlamp-recall-parts-delay | Headlamp assembly failure and recall parts delay | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 35 | 2022-09 → 2026-02 | 125 | 2026-07-14 |
| 2017 | impreza-2017-windshield-cracking | Windshield cracking and chipping | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 24 | 2019-10 → 2023-11 | 125 | 2026-07-14 |
| 2017 | impreza-2017-wheel-bearing-failure | Wheel bearing failure at low mileage | WHEELS | 4 | 2019-10 → 2025-08 | 125 | 2026-07-14 |
| 2017 | impreza-2017-engine-stall | Engine stall and loss of power while driving | ENGINE | 11 | 2017-04 → 2024-05 | 125 | 2026-07-14 |
| 2017 | impreza-2017-airbag-non-deployment | Airbag non-deployment in collisions | AIR BAGS | 5 | 2019-02 → 2025-08 | 125 | 2026-07-14 |
| 2017 | impreza-2017-airbag-sensor-warning-light | Airbag warning light and occupant sensor faults | AIR BAGS | 4 | 2017-06 → 2021-06 | 125 | 2026-07-14 |
| 2017 | impreza-2017-infotainment-malfunctions | Infotainment and electrical accessory malfunctions | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 | 2017-02 → 2018-01 | 125 | 2026-07-14 |
| 2017 | impreza-2017-unintended-acceleration | Unintended acceleration at low speed | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 3 | 2018-01 → 2019-10 | 125 | 2026-07-14 |
| 2016 | impreza-2016-key-stuck-ignition | Key stuck in ignition after shifting to park | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 24 | 2018-11 → 2024-01 | 75 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2016 | impreza-2016-brake-light-switch-failure | Brake light switch malfunction and recall repair delays | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | 2019-03 → 2019-06 | 75 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2016 | impreza-2016-windshield-cracking | Windshield cracking under minor road debris impact | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 4 | 2019-10 → 2022-04 | 75 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2016 | impreza-2016-headlight-failure | Headlight failure and premature burnout | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | 2019-02 → 2023-11 | 75 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2016 | impreza-2016-transmission-stall | Transmission stall and hesitation during acceleration | POWER TRAIN | 8 | 2016-06 → 2023-09 | 75 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2016 | impreza-2016-unintended-acceleration | Unintended acceleration during low-speed maneuvers | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 | 2016-06 → 2022-02 | 75 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2016 | impreza-2016-airbag-sensor-false-disable | Airbag warning light triggered by seat sensor | AIR BAGS, SEATS | 4 | 2018-10 → 2019-08 | 75 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2015 | subaru-impreza-2015-key-stuck-ignition | Key stuck in ignition after shifting to park | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 22 | 2018-04 → 2022-03 | 79 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2015 | subaru-impreza-2015-cvt-transmission-lockup | CVT transmission lockup or shudder while driving | POWER TRAIN | 6 | 2016-01 → 2022-07 | 79 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2015 | subaru-impreza-2015-passenger-airbag-sensor | Passenger airbag deactivation sensor malfunction | AIR BAGS | 6 | 2016-08 → 2023-06 | 79 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2015 | subaru-impreza-2015-spontaneous-glass-failure | Spontaneous windshield or sunroof glass failure | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 6 | 2015-01 → 2022-08 | 79 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2015 | subaru-impreza-2015-hood-latch-failure | Hood unlatches and strikes windshield while driving | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 4 | 2017-01 → 2023-11 | 79 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2015 | subaru-impreza-2015-power-steering-failure | Power steering failure with EPS warning light | STEERING | 4 | 2018-05 → 2023-03 | 79 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2015 | subaru-impreza-2015-excessive-oil-consumption | Excessive oil consumption requiring engine repair | ENGINE | 5 | 2021-01 → 2023-08 | 79 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2015 | subaru-impreza-2015-loss-of-acceleration | Loss of acceleration or stalling while driving | ENGINE | 6 | 2016-05 → 2022-08 | 79 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2014 | subaru-impreza-2014-cvt-transmission-failure | CVT transmission failure and fluid loss | POWER TRAIN | 5 | 2019-01 → 2025-10 | 108 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | subaru-impreza-2014-valve-spring-engine-failure | Valve spring failure causing engine seizure | ENGINE | 7 | 2018-08 → 2025-05 | 108 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | subaru-impreza-2014-passenger-airbag-sensor | Passenger-side airbag occupancy sensor failure | AIR BAGS | 30 | 2015-07 → 2022-09 | 108 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | subaru-impreza-2014-blower-motor-melting | HVAC blower motor wiring harness melting | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | 2019-02 → 2026-06 | 108 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | subaru-impreza-2014-unintended-acceleration | Unintended acceleration during low-speed maneuvers | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 10 | 2014-04 → 2022-02 | 108 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | subaru-impreza-2014-key-stuck-ignition | Ignition key stuck in park position | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | 2014-06 → 2025-02 | 108 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2013 | electric-power-steering-rack-failure | Electric power steering rack and gearbox failure | STEERING | 10 | 2019-03 → 2025-10 | 249 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2013 | cvt-transmission-valve-body-failure | CVT transmission valve body failure | POWER TRAIN | 10 | 2017-08 → 2025-01 | 249 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2013 | valve-spring-recall-repair-delays | Valve spring recall repair delays and failures | ENGINE | 27 | 2019-01 → 2020-10 | 249 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2013 | engine-failure-oil-consumption | Engine stalling, power loss, and oil consumption | ENGINE | 20 | 2017-07 → 2026-04 | 249 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2013 | passenger-airbag-occupant-detection | Passenger airbag occupant detection system failure | AIR BAGS | 39 | 2017-07 → 2024-11 | 249 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2013 | ignition-key-stuck-wiring-fire | Ignition key stuck in switch and wiring harness overheating | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 14 | 2018-06 → 2024-07 | 249 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2013 | brake-line-corrosion-failure | Brake line corrosion and hydraulic brake failure | SERVICE BRAKES | 6 | 2019-03 → 2026-08 | 249 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2012 | subaru-impreza-2012-cvt-transmission-failure | CVT transmission valve body and solenoid failure | POWER TRAIN | 15 | 2017-04 → 2024-01 | 242 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2012 | subaru-impreza-2012-power-steering-loss | Loss of electric power steering assist | STEERING | 6 | 2014-11 → 2023-09 | 242 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2012 | subaru-impreza-2012-passenger-airbag-ods | Passenger airbag warning light from occupant detection fault | AIR BAGS | 82 | 2014-06 → 2025-01 | 242 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2012 | subaru-impreza-2012-excessive-oil-consumption | Excessive oil consumption and engine failure | ENGINE | 36 | 2014-06 → 2023-03 | 242 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2012 | subaru-impreza-2012-unintended-acceleration | Unintended acceleration or loss of throttle response | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 | 2014-08 → 2019-06 | 242 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2012 | subaru-impreza-2012-hvac-connector-overheating | Heater blower connector overheating or melting | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 | 2017-02 → 2025-08 | 242 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2011 | subaru-impreza-2011-sun-visor-control-arm-crack | Sun visor control arm cracks and drops into line of sight | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 4 | 2014-03 → 2016-03 | 57 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2011 | subaru-impreza-2011-clutch-pedal-firewall-weld | Clutch pedal bracket spot welds separate from firewall | POWER TRAIN | 5 | 2013-02 → 2016-07 | 57 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2011 | subaru-impreza-2011-takata-airbag-recall-delay | Takata air bag recall repair delayed or parts unavailable | AIR BAGS | 11 | 2016-08 → 2019-05 | 57 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2011 | subaru-impreza-2011-airbag-non-deployment | Air bags fail to deploy in frontal collision | AIR BAGS | 3 | 2012-08 → 2018-03 | 57 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2011 | subaru-impreza-2011-sunroof-shatters-while-driving | Sunroof glass shatters or exits frame while driving | VISIBILITY | 3 | 2013-11 → 2025-09 | 57 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2011 | subaru-impreza-2011-engine-short-block-failure | Engine short block replacement and excessive oil consumption | ENGINE | 5 | 2011-08 → 2019-03 | 57 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2011 | subaru-impreza-2011-fuel-tank-leak | Fuel tank leaks or expels gasoline at filler | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | 2014-07 → 2019-09 | 57 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2010 | impreza-2010-sun-visor-detachment | Sun visor drops or detaches from mount | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 7 | 2013-09 → 2022-07 | 46 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2010 | impreza-2010-clutch-pedal-firewall-weld | Clutch pedal bracket firewall weld failure | POWER TRAIN | 4 | 2013-01 → 2014-11 | 46 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2010 | impreza-2010-engine-internal-failure | Internal engine failure with oil loss | ENGINE | 7 | 2010-05 → 2022-08 | 46 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2010 | impreza-2010-takata-airbag-recall-delay | Takata air bag recall replacement part delay | AIR BAGS | 3 | 2016-10 → 2019-01 | 46 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2010 | impreza-2010-passenger-airbag-disable | Passenger air bag disabled or non-deployment | AIR BAGS | 3 | 2013-02 → 2013-10 | 46 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2010 | impreza-2010-brake-corrosion-failure | Brake line and caliper corrosion failure | SERVICE BRAKES | 5 | 2012-03 → 2020-02 | 46 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2010 | impreza-2010-fuel-pump-wiring-stall | Fuel pump wiring failure causing stall or no-start | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | 2015-11 → 2023-08 | 46 | 2026-09-10 |
Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.
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Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Subaru Impreza [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/subaru/impreza
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_subaru_impreza_2026,
author = {Wrench.Pro},
title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Subaru Impreza},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/subaru/impreza}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
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