Is the 2024 Subaru Impreza reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2024 Subaru Impreza is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Subaru Impreza?

The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2024 Subaru Impreza have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

2024 Subaru Impreza

▲ Better than typical

2024 Subaru Impreza
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This year had at least 30% fewer 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: 30
Recalls: 2
Investigations: 0
Top problem: Forward collision avoidance

Complaints per year

2024: 30 complaints

View as data table

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

Known problem areas

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

Forward collision avoidance

23% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control.

Suspension

17% · 5 reports

Service brakes

17% · 5 reports

Wheels

13% · 4 reports

Visibility

13% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing exterior.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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2023-10-03Electrical system23V551000 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.

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2024-01-08Power train23V754000 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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2024 Subaru Impreza — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Forward collision avoidance: 7 reports on file for this year.
Suspension: 5 reports on file for this year.
Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 23V551000 · Electrical system
Recall 23V754000 · Power train

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FAQ

Is the 2024 Subaru Impreza reliable?: Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2024 Subaru Impreza is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Subaru Impreza?: The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2024 Subaru Impreza have?: 2 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.