Worst 2016 Subaru Impreza Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Transmission / Drivetrain
Airbags
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Subaru Impreza.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 13 | — | — | 126,609 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 13 | 1 | — | 19,520 mi | |
| Airbags | 8 | 3 | — | 25,948 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 8 | 4 | — | 20,694 mi | |
| Brakes | 6 | 2 | — | 176,765 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | 1 | — | 17,253 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Critical Fasteners | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — |
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Recalls for 2016 Subaru Impreza
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~1,303,530 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.
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2016 Subaru Impreza — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2016 Subaru Impreza reliable?
What are common problems with the 2016 Subaru Impreza?
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Does the 2016 Subaru Impreza have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2016 Subaru Impreza?
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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