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Major Problems with Subaru Impreza - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Subaru Impreza model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2002, for instance, is the worst year for the Impreza. Older Impreza vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Browse Subaru Impreza problems by years

2020 2 2019 13 2018 17 2017 43 2016 34 2015 39 2014 55 2013 163 2012 189 2011 48 2010 36 2009 89 2008 170 2007 64 2006 50 2005 67 2004 86 2003 57 2002 285 2001 11 2000 41 1999 22

Worst Subaru Impreza Problems

BODY
2003 Subaru Impreza July 26, 2016 Victims: 4 Mileage: 160000 miles

Https://services.neframework.com/imageretrieval.aspx?id=974f272d-0461-4ff2-97a8-b175c14ec539 that describes how the crash happened. airbags did not deploy. i suffered broken left elbow, fracture in my skull,ribs and shoulder. also severe brain trauma. i have a lot of pictures, but it will only let me attach one. there is frontal damage from a smaller tree, but the majority is on the drivers side(my side) from slamming into a large tree.

AIR BAGS
2003 Subaru Impreza July 26, 2016 Victims: 2 Mileage: 140000 miles

Takata air bag did not deploy. side impact sensor did not work. the car traveled sideways into a large oak tree in excess of 35 mph . the point of impact was where the side impact sensor was located . none of the airbags deployed . subaru has been very uncooperative with answers as to why the airbags did not deploy . this happened upon a rural road in the fog . no other vehicles were involved .

FRONTAL
1999 Subaru Impreza November 1, 2002 Victims: 2 Mileage: 62000 miles

The vehicle was rear ended and was pushed into another vehicle, and the airbags failed to deploy, the driver and passenger was injured. ts *jb

What is the most common problem with Subaru Impreza?

Overall the worst problem with Subaru Impreza relates to AIR BAGS problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Impreza years that are prone to issues with these components.

AIR BAGS 310 ENGINE 179 POWER TRAIN 149 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 97 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 78 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 76 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 76 SERVICE BRAKES 74 BODY 72 SUSPENSION 72 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 67 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 66 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 54 STEERING 39 VISIBILITY/WIPER 36 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 32 SEATS 31 ENGINE 28 VISIBILITY 27 FRONTAL 27 WHEELS 27 OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION 26 WINDSHIELD 24 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 23 SEAT BELTS 22 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 22 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 21 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 19 TIRES 17 REAR 14 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 12 STRUCTURE 11 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 11 SIDEWALL 11 FRONT PASSENGER 10 SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 8 HEADLIGHTS 7 FRAME AND MEMBERS 6 UNDERBODY SHIELDS 6 SHOCK ABSORBER 5 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 5 CABLES 5 WHEEL BEARING 5 EQUIPMENT 4 DELIVERY 4 MECHANICAL 4 EXHAUST SYSTEM 4 FRONT 4 GASOLINE 4 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 4 CONTROL UNIT/MODULE 4 DIFFERENTIAL UNIT 4 LOWER ARM 4 ANTILOCK 4 AIR CONDITIONER 3 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 3 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 3 DISC 3 COOLING SYSTEM 3 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 3 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 3 IGNITION 3 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 3 LATCH 3 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 3 FRONT 2 STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 2 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 2 TREAD/BELT 2 RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 2 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 2 CONTROL ARM 2 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 2 GLASS, SIDE/REAR 2 AXLE ASSEMBLY 2 CRUISE CONTROL 2 EXTERIOR 2 TURBO/SUPERCHARGER 2 PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) 2 HEAD RESTRAINT 2 MULTIPLE AXLE 2 FUEL RAIL 2 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 2 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 2 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 2 FUEL PUMP 1 ROTOR 1 PARKING BRAKE 1 LATCH 1 LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS 1 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 1 PADS 1 WEBBING 1 MACPHERSON STRUT 1 SWITCH 1 ARM 1 FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY 1 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 1 RACK 1 GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) 1 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 1 INJECTORS 1 PEDALS AND LINKAGES 1 POWER ASSIST 1 AXLE SHAFT 1 STARTER ASSEMBLY 1 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 1 LOWER BALL JOINT 1 TURN SIGNAL 1 INTERIOR LIGHTING 1 PUMP 1 HOOD 1 TORQUE CONVERTER 1 LOCK 1 HORN 1 LATCH 1 FRONT UNDERHOOD 1 BACK UP LIGHTS 1 CONTROL MODULE 1 COLUMN 1 SPRINGS 1 ABS WARNING LIGHT 1 FLOOR SHIFT 1 TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) 1 HUB 1 ROTOR 1 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 1 CENTER SUPPORT BEARING 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 1 MID/REAR ASSEMBLY 1 PADS 1 STRAP/WEBBING 1 SIDE/WINDOW 1 ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY 1 REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER 1 PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS 1 INFLATOR MODULE 1 AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

2020 1 2019 12 2018 16 2017 31 2016 12 2015 11 2014 18 2013 23 2012 50 2011 8 2010 3 2009 17 2008 45 2007 18 2006 13 2005 17 2004 29 2003 17 2002 67 2001 4 2000 15 1999 7
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