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2023 Subaru Impreza Owner Complaints

Updated May 30, 20264 Critical Recalls
Ethan Miller
2023 Subaru Impreza Owner Complaints

Complaint Summary

The 2023 Subaru Impreza has 4 reported complaints.

  • Top issues involve fuel/propulsion system and electrical system.

Reliability Score

Reliability Score

6.9/ 10

Based on 4 complaints

Most Frequent Issues

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 25%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 25%

ENGINE

1 25%

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 25%

Quick Insights

  • The top category is FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, accounting for 25% of all complaints.

  • Owners have reported issues across 4 distinct vehicle systems.

  • Note: Complaint data reflects owner reports and may not always indicate a verified defect. Compare with Recalls and TSBs for a complete picture.

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Complaint Summary

What owners keep reporting on the 2023 Subaru Impreza

The 2023 Subaru Impreza has 4 owner complaints in this dataset. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM is the most common complaint category, representing about 25% of the reports shown here.

Most common complaint categories

The top complaint groups for the 2023 Subaru Impreza are FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (1), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1), ENGINE (1).

Are these complaints a serious red flag?

Potentially. 3 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems like brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection.

What should buyers inspect on a used 2023 Subaru Impreza?

Start with the top complaint systems, compare them against the recall report, then inspect service records for evidence that those same areas were already repaired or monitored.

Read the full buyer guideRecall report and remedy notesMaintenance costs and intervals2022 Impreza complaints2024 Impreza complaints2021 Impreza complaints

Detailed Complaint Log

Showing 4 of 4 systems

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 Report25% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

Car does not accelerate from a full stop. Hesitates to react to gas pedal for a few seconds

5/16/2023

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 Report25% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

Car does not accelerate from a full stop. Hesitates to react to gas pedal for a few seconds

5/16/2023

ENGINE

1 Report25% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

Car does not accelerate from a full stop. Hesitates to react to gas pedal for a few seconds

5/16/2023

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 Report25% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

This Subaru model and most other models I have researched is having connections issues with the infotainment systems, connecting and keeping a connection with Android auto and apple. It's not like just a small annoyance, this is causing me big issues when it does connect to Android auto then it is intermittent causing the driver to take their attention off of the road to unplug replug in the phone then stopping and turning off the car/ restarting phone to try fixing this issue, this have become very distracting iv almost been in multiple accidents trying to get my cars systems to work properly. This is something I have took to the dealership they assured me there was an update coming and told me they would not service my vehicle for this issue, even tho it's still under manufacturers warranty, it has now been 6 months and still no update or fix for the problem that is a serious distraction, some people might say no big deal drive without it, but when u are counting on directions and your map to work then it continues to jump on and off the completely tanks this is a big issue they are ignoring!

12/17/2023

About This Data

Data and Methodology

Sources
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  • realsafecars.com
  • caranddriver.com
MethodologyHow we score →

Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

FAQ

What are the most common owner complaints for the 2023 Subaru Impreza?

The most reported complaint category for the 2023 Subaru Impreza is FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, with 1 owner report. That is about 25% of all complaints logged here. Other recurring themes include FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE.

Are complaints about the 2023 Subaru Impreza a serious warning sign?

Potentially. 3 complaint reports fall into higher-attention systems such as brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components. That does not prove every vehicle has a defect, but repeated complaints in those systems justify a more careful pre-purchase inspection.

How should buyers use complaint data for the 2023 Subaru Impreza?

Use complaints as an early pattern to investigate, not a standalone verdict. Start with the top complaint categories, compare those themes against the recall report and maintenance guide, then inspect service records for evidence that the same problem areas were already addressed. If the same issue appears repeatedly across complaints and recalls, treat it as a real ownership-risk flag.

Are complaints about the 2023 Subaru Impreza severe?

3 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems such as brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection before purchase.

Complaint list entries are sourced from owner-submitted NHTSA ODI records.

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Subaru Impreza: How should complaint data influence buying decisions?

Use complaint patterns together with recalls and maintenance guidance to estimate ownership risk and inspection priorities.

Carfocal links complaint data directly to recall and maintenance routes for the same model year.

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In this guide

  1. 01Overview
  2. 02Common Problems
  3. 03Owner Complaints
  4. 04Data and Methodology

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