2024 Subaru Impreza

▲ Better than typical
2024 Subaru Impreza
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:53:49.318Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Subaru Impreza Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2024 highlighted. 1990: 1 complaints 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: 57 complaints 2012: 243 complaints 2012 2013: 249 complaints 2014: 108 complaints 2015: 77 complaints 2016: 75 complaints 2017: 125 complaints 2017 2018: 150 complaints 2019: 193 complaints 2020: 85 complaints 2021: 14 complaints 2022: 13 complaints 2022 2023: 4 complaints 2024: 30 complaints 2024 2025: 5 complaints 2026: 1 complaints 2026
2024: 30 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
201157
2012243
2013249
2014108
201577
201675
2017125
2018150
2019193
202085
202114
202213
20234
202430
20255
20261

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 23%

23% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control.

SUSPENSION 17%

17% of complaints: suspension — 5 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 17%

17% of complaints: service brakes — 5 distinct reports on file.

WHEELS 13%

13% of complaints: wheels — 4 distinct reports on file.

VISIBILITY 13%

13% of complaints: visibility — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing exterior.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20231003 — electrical system

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.

Campaign 23V551000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20240108 — power train

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.

Campaign 23V754000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2024 Subaru Impreza — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 23V551000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V754000 (power train) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1998 ▲ 1997 ▲ 1993

WORST YEARS

■ 2002 ■ 2013 ■ 2012

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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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.