Compact cars · GJ generation
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It scores 66 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact cars. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $10,087 to own, including $1,763 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Subaru Impreza.
Reliability
66/100
Above average
Repairs, 5 years
$1,763
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$6,581
31 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$8,356
$7,354 – $9,359, estimate
Recalls
2
on record
Owner complaints
77
filed with NHTSA
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and C
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Legacy vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Outback vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Impreza vehicles manufactured September 9, 2014, to April 14, 2015, XV Crosstrek vehicles manufactured October 16, 2014, to April 15, 2015, and 2016 WRX vehicles manufactured March 23, 2015, and equ
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Of the years we rate, the 2021 scores best (92/100) and the 2024 worst (30/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Not rated yet |
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | 30/100 |
| 2023 | 90/100 |
| 2022 | 85/100 |
| 2021 | 92/100 |
| 2020 | 84/100 |
| 2019 | 49/100 |
| 2018 | 59/100 |
| 2017 | 61/100 |
| 2016 | 70/100 |
| 2015 | 66/100 |
No. It scores 66 out of 100, one of the more reliable compact cars of 2015–2024.
It scores 66 out of 100 against other compact cars from 2015 to 2024, which is above average. Based on 77 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $1,763 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $10,087 over 5 years: $1,743 in lost value, $1,763 in repairs and $6,581 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $8,356 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2021 scores best (92/100) and the 2024 worst (30/100).
2 recalls on record with NHTSA.