Compact cars · GJ generation
Smart buy Above average
It scores 70 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact cars. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $10,109 to own, including $1,646 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Subaru Impreza.
Reliability
70/100
Above average
Repairs, 5 years
$1,646
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$6,581
31 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$9,019
$7,937 – $10,101, estimate
Recalls
1
on record
Owner complaints
75
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
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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 70 out of 100, one of the more reliable compact cars of 2015–2024.
It scores 70 out of 100 against other compact cars from 2015 to 2024, which is above average. Based on 75 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $1,646 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $10,109 over 5 years: $1,882 in lost value, $1,646 in repairs and $6,581 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $9,019 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2021 scores best (92/100) and the 2024 worst (30/100).
1 recall on record with NHTSA.