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Subaru Impreza: which year should you buy?
Across the 2011 to 2024 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2016 (94/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.
Every model year, scored
Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.
29 complaints · 2 recalls
4 complaints · 2 recalls
12 complaints · 1 recalls
14 complaints · 2 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
85 complaints · 1 recalls
191 complaints · 5 recalls
149 complaints · 5 recalls
125 complaints · 7 recalls
75 complaints · 1 recalls
79 complaints · 2 recalls
108 complaints · 3 recalls
248 complaints · 4 recalls
242 complaints · 6 recalls
57 complaints · 14 recalls
Zeroing in on the 2016?
The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2016 Subaru Impreza’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.
Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2024 Subaru Impreza head-to-head →