Used Subaru Impreza: Inspection checklist
Pick the model year you are going to see. Each sheet lists the checks for the problems owners reported on that year, in the order you would do them at the car. Owners filed 470 complaints across these 8 years; the 2019 drew the most.
Choose a model year
2025
Few owner complaints
2 complaints0 recallsOpen checklist
2024
Most reported: wipers and visibility
23 complaints2 recallsOpen checklist
2023
Fewest complaintsMost reported: wheels and tires
4 complaints2 recallsOpen checklist
2022
Most reported: wipers and visibility
11 complaints1 recallOpen checklist
2021
Most reported: steering
14 complaints2 recallsOpen checklist
2020
Most reported: wipers and visibility
83 complaints1 recallOpen checklist
2019
Most complaintsMost reported: exterior lights
185 complaints5 recallsOpen checklist
2018
Most reported: exterior lights
148 complaints5 recallsOpen checklist
Problems that follow the Impreza from year to year
Each of these is a top-three complaint area in at least two model years. Darker cells mean more complaints that year. Whatever year you are looking at, give these extra time.
| Area | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wipers and visibility | 34 | 58 | 52 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 154 | ||
| Electrical | 11 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 31 | ||||
| Steering | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 15 | |||
| Exterior lights | 62 | 62 | 2 | 126 |
Impreza generations and updates
First years of a new generation and mid-cycle updates are marked. Each year links to its checklist.
Mileages where Impreza problems start
From owner reports for each model year, lowest mileage first. Compare these with the odometer of the car you are seeing.
Every Impreza recall to confirm
13 recalls cover the Imprezayears on this site. Open a campaign number for NHTSA's full notice. 4 campaigns span more than one model year. One told owners not to drive or to park outside until repaired.
