MYRModel Year Report

2014 Subaru Impreza

◆ Worse than typical
2014 Subaru Impreza
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:39:36.195Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
108
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2014

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Air bags

44% of complaints

Complaints per year

1990: 1 complaint 1990 1993: 33 complaints 1994: 8 complaints 1995: 46 complaints 1996: 20 complaints 1997: 30 complaints 1997 1998: 30 complaints 1999: 22 complaints 2000: 41 complaints 2001: 11 complaints 2002: 292 complaints 2002 2003: 62 complaints 2004: 96 complaints 2005: 75 complaints 2006: 56 complaints 2007: 68 complaints 2007 2008: 176 complaints 2009: 103 complaints 2010: 46 complaints 2011: 58 complaints 2012: 243 complaints 2013: 251 complaints 2014: 108 complaints 2014 108 2015: 77 complaints 2016: 75 complaints 2017: 125 complaints 2018: 152 complaints 2019: 193 complaints 2020: 85 complaints 2021: 14 complaints 2022: 14 complaints 2022 2023: 4 complaints 2024: 30 complaints 2025: 5 complaints 2026: 1 complaint
1990: 1 complaint 1990 1993: 33 complaints 1994: 8 complaints 1995: 46 complaints 1995 1996: 20 complaints 1997: 30 complaints 1998: 30 complaints 1998 1999: 22 complaints 2000: 41 complaints 2001: 11 complaints 2001 2002: 292 complaints 2003: 62 complaints 2004: 96 complaints 2004 2005: 75 complaints 2006: 56 complaints 2007: 68 complaints 2007 2008: 176 complaints 2009: 103 complaints 2010: 46 complaints 2010 2011: 58 complaints 2012: 243 complaints 2013: 251 complaints 2014: 108 complaints 2014 108 2015: 77 complaints 2016: 75 complaints 2016 2017: 125 complaints 2018: 152 complaints 2019: 193 complaints 2019 2020: 85 complaints 2021: 14 complaints 2022: 14 complaints 2022 2023: 4 complaints 2024: 30 complaints 2025: 5 complaints 2025 2026: 1 complaint
1990: 1 complaint 1990 1993: 33 complaints 1994: 8 complaints 1994 1995: 46 complaints 1996: 20 complaints 1996 1997: 30 complaints 1998: 30 complaints 1998 1999: 22 complaints 2000: 41 complaints 2000 2001: 11 complaints 2002: 292 complaints 2002 2003: 62 complaints 2004: 96 complaints 2004 2005: 75 complaints 2006: 56 complaints 2006 2007: 68 complaints 2008: 176 complaints 2008 2009: 103 complaints 2010: 46 complaints 2010 2011: 58 complaints 2012: 243 complaints 2012 2013: 251 complaints 2014: 108 complaints 2014 108 2015: 77 complaints 2016: 75 complaints 2016 2017: 125 complaints 2018: 152 complaints 2018 2019: 193 complaints 2020: 85 complaints 2020 2021: 14 complaints 2022: 14 complaints 2022 2023: 4 complaints 2024: 30 complaints 2024 2025: 5 complaints 2026: 1 complaint 2026

2014: 108 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19901
199333
19948
199546
199620
199730
199830
199922
200041
200111
2002292
200362
200496
200575
200656
200768
2008176
2009103
201046
201158
2012243
2013251
2014108
201577
201675
2017125
2018152
2019193
202085
202114
202214
20234
202430
20255
20261

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

44% · 48 reports

Most commonly citing occupant classification and front passenger.

CRASHINJURY
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The contact owns a 2014 Subaru Impreza.

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-11-01

The contact owns a The contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph when the contact was hit by a different vehicle which resulted in the air bags not deploying. The contact sustained a cut on his hand and soreness in his back.

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-11-01

Engine

19% · 20 reports
CRASH

Electrical system

17% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing ignition.

CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle and turning it off, the vehicle rolled down an embankment and crashed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-06-20

Power train

8% · 9 reports
CRASH

Vehicle speed control

7% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASHINJURY
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I was starting to reverse out of a parking spot in an underground parking lot. (It was about 10 am). The car accelerated and went backwards at top speed into a wall and door that led to elevators. It happened very suddenly.

NHTSA ODI report, 2022-02-20

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2014Complaint volume 108 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2016-12-16Electrical system16V738000 Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2008-2014 Impreza vehicles and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, all equipped with turbo-charged engines.

    Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary air injection pump relay, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTM-73.

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    2018-12-26Engine and engine cooling18V772000 Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Subaru Impreza, 2012-2013 Impreza Stationwagon, 2013 Subaru BRZ, XV Crosstrek and Toyota Scion FR-S vehicles.

    Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. Toyota will notify the FR-S owners. Dealers will replace the valve springs, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018.

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    2019-04-15Exterior lighting19V149000 Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles.

    Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUE-90.

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Buy-smart checklist

2014 Subaru Impreza — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 48 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 20 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 18 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 16V738000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 18V772000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 19V149000 · Exterior lighting
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FAQ

Is the 2014 Subaru Impreza reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Subaru Impreza is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Subaru Impreza?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2014 Subaru Impreza have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.