Worst 2018 Subaru Impreza Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
VISIBILITY/WIPER
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Subaru Impreza.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 64 | 1 | — | 3,818 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 33 | — | — | 22,362 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 24 | 1 | — | 11,958 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 12 | 1 | — | 13,022 mi | |
| ENGINE | 11 | 1 | 1 | 32,963 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 5 | 1 | — | 10,068 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 5 | — | — | 39,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 | 1 | — | 13,284 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | — | — | 20,527 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | 1 | — | 20,222 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 2 | — | 13,222 mi | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | 12,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 1 | 1 | — | 12,000 mi | |
| Carry Handle, Shell, Base | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Other/I am not sure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | 1 | — | 12,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | 1 | — | 12,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2018 Subaru Impreza
34 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~8,412,588 vehicles.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza vehicles. The left and right side reflex reflector and left side low beam reflector may inadequately reflect light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza vehicles. The left and right side reflex reflector and left side low beam reflector may inadequately reflect light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza vehicles. The left and right side reflex reflector and left side low beam reflector may inadequately reflect light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza vehicles. The left and right side reflex reflector and left side low beam reflector may inadequately reflect light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
+ 24 more recalls
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