Worst 2014 Subaru Impreza Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Subaru Impreza.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 38 | 5 | — | 52,596 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 20 | 2 | — | 39,926 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 15 | 2 | — | 43,474 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 9 | 1 | — | 59,983 mi | |
| Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification | 8 | — | — | 33,750 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | 3 | — | 30,960 mi | |
| Body Structure | 5 | 3 | — | 28,067 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | 2 | — | 11,400 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 5 | 2 | — | 14,839 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Bumpers | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Hinge And Attachments | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2014 Subaru Impreza
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,569,191 vehicles.
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. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park.
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. The engine valve springs in these vehicles may fracture causing an engine malfunction or a possible engine stall.
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. The relay that controls the secondary air injection pump may fail, causing the pump to continuously operate and overheat.
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2014 Subaru Impreza — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Subaru Impreza reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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