Subaru Impreza
The 2026 Subaru Impreza offers excellent initial reliability with no reported recalls or complaints, making it a strong contender for used car shoppers prioritizing dependability.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27 | 33 | 29 | 8.71 | 7.13 | 8.11 |
| 2025 | 26 | 33 | 29 | 9.05 | 7.13 | 8.11 |
| 2024 | 26 | 33 | 29 | 9.05 | 7.13 | 8.11 |
| 2023 | 22 | 30 | 25 | 10.69 | 7.84 | 9.41 |
| 2022 | 22 | 30 | 25 | 10.69 | 7.84 | 9.41 |
| 2021 | 22 | 30 | 25 | 10.69 | 7.84 | 9.41 |
| 2020 | 22 | 30 | 25 | 10.69 | 7.84 | 9.41 |
| 2019 | 22 | 30 | 25 | 10.69 | 7.84 | 9.41 |
| 2018 | 22 | 30 | 25 | 10.69 | 7.84 | 9.41 |
| 2017 | 22 | 30 | 25 | 10.69 | 7.84 | 9.41 |
| 2016 | 24 | 33 | 27 | 9.8 | 7.13 | 8.71 |
| 2015 | 24 | 33 | 27 | 9.8 | 7.13 | 8.71 |
| 2014 | 17 | 23 | 19 | 13.84 | 10.23 | 12.38 |
| 2013 | 17 | 23 | 19 | 13.84 | 10.23 | 12.38 |
| 2012 | 17 | 23 | 19 | 13.84 | 10.23 | 12.38 |
| 2011 | 17 | 22 | 19 | 13.84 | 10.69 | 12.38 |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | hatchback | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2025 | hatchback | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2024 | hatchback | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2023 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Manual 5-spd | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2022 | hatchback | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Manual 5-spd | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2021 | hatchback | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Manual 5-spd | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2020 | hatchback | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Manual 5-spd | AWD/All-Wheel Drive |
| 2019 | hatchback | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Manual 5-spd | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2018 | hatchback | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Manual 5-spd | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2017 | hatchback | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Manual 5-spd | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2016 | hatchback | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Manual 5-spd | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2015 | hatchback | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Manual 5-spd | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2014 | hatchback | 4 | 2.5 | Premium | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2013 | hatchback | 4 | 2.5 | Premium | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2012 | hatchback | 4 | 2.5 | Premium | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2011 | hatchback | 4 | 2.5 | Premium | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | pricing | Trim | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | Trim: Sport | Sport | — |
| 2024 | Trim: Sport | Sport | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | Trim: Premium | Premium | — |
| 2021 | Trim: Premium+ES+BSD | Premium+ES+BSD | — |
| 2020 | Base price: $18,695, Trim: Limited+NAVI+ES+BSD | Limited+NAVI+ES+BSD | $18,695 |
| 2019 | Base price: $19,095, Trim: Sport +ES +BSD | Sport +ES +BSD | $19,095 |
| 2018 | Base price: $21,295, Trim: Limited+NAVI+ES+BSD | Limited+NAVI+ES+BSD | $21,295 |
| 2017 | Base price: $24,095, Trim: Premium | Premium | $24,095 |
| 2016 | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | GVWR | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Standard | 2 | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Standard | 2 | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | — | — | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | — | — | — | Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 108.1, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | — | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 108.1 | 17 | 17 |
| 2020 | 5 | — | — | — | Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 105.1, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | — | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 105.1 | 17 | 17 |
| 2019 | 5 | 4 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 105.1, Front wheel: 16, Rear wheel: 16 | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 105.1 | 16 | 16 |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | 567 | 20.8 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 105.1, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 105.1 | 17 | 17 |
| 2017 | 5 | 5 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 105.1, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 105.1 | 17 | 17 |
| 2016 | 5 | 4 | 340 | 12 | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Frontal crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | Overall rating | Side crash | esc | tractionControl | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | tpms | pedestrianAeb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 5 | 2026 SUBARU IMPREZA SW N/A AWD | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 5 | 5 | 2025 Subaru Impreza SW AWD | standard | 5 | 5 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | 5 | 2024 Subaru Impreza SW AWD | standard | 5 | 5 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| 2023 | 5 | 5 | 2023 Subaru Impreza SW AWD | standard | 5 | 5 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| 2022 | 5 | 5 | 2022 Subaru Impreza SW AWD | standard | 5 | 5 | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2021 | 5 | 5 | 2021 Subaru Impreza SW AWD | standard | 5 | 5 | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2020 | 5 | 5 | 2020 Subaru Impreza SW AWD | standard | 5 | 5 | standard | standard | optional | optional | standard | optional | optional | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — |
| 2019 | 5 | 5 | 2019 Subaru Impreza SW AWD | standard | 5 | 5 | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2018 | 5 | 5 | 2018 Subaru Impreza SW AWD | standard | 5 | 5 | standard | — | optional | optional | optional | optional | optional | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2017 | 5 | 5 | 2017 Subaru Impreza SW AWD | standard | 5 | 5 | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | optional | optional | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2016 | 4 | 5 | 2016 Subaru Impreza SW AWD | — | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — |
| 2015 | 4 | 5 | 2015 Subaru Impreza SW AWD | — | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — |
| 2014 | 4 | 5 | 2014 Subaru Impreza SW AWD | — | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — |
| 2013 | 4 | 5 | 2013 Subaru Impreza SW AWD | — | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — |
| 2012 | 4 | 5 | 2012 Subaru Impreza SW AWD | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — |
| 2011 | — | 4 | 2011 Subaru Impreza SW AWD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — |
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Subaru Impreza offers excellent initial reliability with no reported recalls or complaints, making it a strong contender for used car shoppers prioritizing dependability.
2025
The 2025 Subaru Impreza offers a solid ownership proposition with excellent safety ratings, but potential buyers should be aware of early-life powertrain communication errors impacting ADAS functionality.
2024
The 2024 Subaru Impreza offers average reliability, but potential buyers must prioritize inspecting the **service brakes** due to documented issues.
2023
The 2023 Subaru Impreza offers average reliability, with a significant concern around the driveshaft and brake light switch recalls.
2022
The 2022 Subaru Impreza presents a mixed reliability picture for used car shoppers, with a documented vehicle fire concern being the primary ownership risk.
2021
The 2021 Subaru Impreza offers a capable all-wheel-drive platform with solid safety ratings, but its average reliability, particularly concerning the front lower control arm weld, warrants careful pre-purchase inspection.
2020
The 2020 Subaru Impreza is considered below average for reliability, with spontaneous windshield cracking being a primary ownership concern.
2019
The 2019 Subaru Impreza presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant concerns with its fuel pump system.
2018
The 2018 Subaru Impreza offers standard all-wheel drive and excellent safety ratings, but its 'Below Average' reliability verdict, driven by significant fuel pump issues and numerous recalls, makes it a cautious used purchase.
2017
The 2017 Subaru Impreza offers standard all-wheel drive and excellent safety ratings, but its below-average reliability and numerous recalls, particularly concerning electrical systems and engine issues, warrant careful consideration for used car buyers.
2016
The 2016 Subaru Impreza offers standard all-wheel drive and practicality, but its 'Below Average' reliability verdict, driven by significant safety concerns like unintended acceleration, makes it a cautious purchase.
2015
The 2015 Subaru Impreza presents a mixed bag for used car buyers.
2014
The 2014 Subaru Impreza offers standard all-wheel drive and a strong safety rating, but its 'Below Average' reliability verdict, driven by persistent airbag system issues, warrants careful consideration and a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
2013
The 2013 Subaru Impreza offers standard all-wheel drive but is hampered by significant reliability concerns, particularly with its airbag system and engine.
2012
The 2012 Subaru Impreza offers standard all-wheel drive but is hampered by below-average reliability, primarily due to frequent airbag system malfunctions.
2011
The 2011 Subaru Impreza presents a significant ownership risk due to extensive critical recalls, particularly concerning airbags and brake lines, compounded by recurring engine and powertrain issues.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Subaru Impreza?
Carfocal currently has 16 published Impreza reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Subaru Impreza offers excellent initial reliability with no reported recalls or complaints, making it a strong contender for used car shoppers prioritizing dependability.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Subaru Impreza reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Subaru Impreza. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 subaru impreza offers excellent initial reliability with no reported recalls or complaints, making it a strong contender for used car shoppers prioritizing dependability. and the 2026 subaru impreza is a strong contender in the used car market, particularly for those prioritizing reliability and all-wheel drive capability. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
16 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Subaru Impreza?
Across Carfocal's published Impreza guides, recurring problem areas include Brake Pads and Rotors, Tires, and Battery. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Brake Pads and Rotors, Tires, and Battery.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 16
- Years tracked
- 16
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints