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2024 Subaru Impreza reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2024 Subaru Impreza has 32 complaints with NHTSA after 3 years, or 11 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Impreza years here — over the median of the other years, which is 9. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Driveshaft and Instrument cluster.

2012 Subaru Impreza
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Complaints

32

Per year

11

Recalls

2

Years on the road

3

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Forward collision avoidance (6 of 32), then Service brakes (5) and Suspension (5). The most filings arrived in 2026 (13 of 32). Those filings include 3 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 2 that report an injury.

Next to 2023 and 2025

The 2023 Impreza has 4 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2025 has 5 complaints, 3 per year. The 2024 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2024 Subaru Impreza. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (2)

Recall Driveshaft 2023-11-09 · NHTSA campaign 23V754000
Summary Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek, Impreza, 2023-2024 Forester, and 2023 WRX vehicles. The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break.
Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the left and right front driveshafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRP-23.
Recall electrical system, instrument cluster 2023-08-04 · NHTSA campaign 23V551000
Summary Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek and Impreza vehicles. Due to insufficient clearance, the instrument panel harness may contact the steering beam bracket, damaging the wire insulation and causing a short circuit.
Remedy Dealers will inspect the harness and install an additional clamp on the steering beam bracket. If damage is found, dealers will add protective tape or replace the instrument panel harness, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 3, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRL-23.

Complaints by component (32 total)

Forward collision avoidance
6
Service brakes
5
Suspension
5
Steering
4
Visibility
4
Visibility and wipers
4
Wheels
4
Electrical system
3
Tires
3
Engine
2
Exterior lighting
2
Fuel and propulsion system
2
Hydraulic brakes
2
Powertrain
2
Air bags
1
Lane departure
1
Structure
1
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Crash-flagged

3

Fire-flagged

2

Injury reports

2

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

1202362024122025132026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The contact owns a 2024 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that there was no resistance in…"
    Hydraulic brakes · filed 2026-09-17
  • "The contact owned a 2024 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the brake…"
    Hydraulic brakes · filed 2026-08-28
  • "While driving at various speeds, my vehicle consistently produces a clicking noise from the upper right-rear C-pillar area. The noise is most noticeable when the vehicle body twists slightly during normal driving, such…"
    Structure · filed 2026-07-19
  • "On Sunday July 5th at approximately 4:10pm The vehicle experienced an unexpected Pre-Collision Braking activation at approximately 25 mph. A vehicle was approximately 40 feet ahead and there was no imminent collision.…"
    Service brakes, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-07-05
  • "My base level 2024 Subaru Impreza , while driving, has a vibration and shake in the drivers side rearview mirror at speeds over 25 mph, making it difficult to see clearly behind my vehicle. Vibration was present as a…"
    Visibility · filed 2026-04-17

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2024 Subaru Impreza SW AWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Impreza 2.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S8) All-wheel drive 26 33 29 MPG $2250
Impreza 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S8) All-wheel drive 27 34 30 MPG $2150

Specs and fitment

6th generation (GU), 2023–present
Body styles Sedan, Wagon
Oil 0W-20 synthetic (2.0L; 5W-30 if 0W-20 unavailable) , 4.8 qt capacity
Tire size 225/40R18

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA safety recall 23V551000 covers affected vehicles after the agency found that subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek and Impreza vehicles. Due to insufficient clearance, the instrument panel harness may contact the steering beam bracket, damaging the wire insulation and causing a short circuit. A short circuit may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy: Dealers will inspect the harness and install an additional clamp on the steering beam bracket. If damage is found, dealers will add protective tape or replace the instrument panel harness, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 3, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRL-23. When NHTSA lists multiple Subaru nameplates in one campaign, the published unit count is shared across them.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Subaru Impreza reliable?

The 2024 Subaru Impreza has 32 complaints with NHTSA after 3 years, or 11 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Impreza years here — over the median of the other years, which is 9. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Driveshaft and Instrument cluster.

What are common problems with a 2024 Subaru Impreza?

The complaints owners file most often name Forward collision avoidance (6 of 32), then Service brakes (5) and Suspension (5). The most filings arrived in 2026 (13 of 32). Those filings include 3 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 2 that report an injury.

Is the 2024 Subaru Impreza more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2023 Impreza has 4 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2025 has 5 complaints, 3 per year. The 2024 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2024 Subaru Impreza been recalled?

The 2024 Subaru Impreza has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Subaru Impreza?

Owners have filed 32 complaints about the 2024 Subaru Impreza with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2024 Subaru Impreza get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2024 Subaru Impreza is 29.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What engine oil does a Subaru Impreza use?

US Impreza manuals specify 0W-20 synthetic for the FB 2.0L, with 5W-30 only when 0W-20 is unavailable.

What generation is the 2019 Subaru Impreza?

5th generation / GK-GT (2017-2022).

What body styles does the Subaru Impreza offer?

US Impreza generations on this site include sedan and wagon (hatchback) body styles.