Compact cars · GT generation
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It scores 49 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact cars. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $10,605 to own, including $1,864 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Subaru Impreza.
Reliability
49/100
About average
Repairs, 5 years
$1,864
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$6,375
32 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$11,341
$9,980 – $12,702, estimate
Recalls
5
on record
Owner complaints
194
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 2017-2019 Impreza vehicles. The left and right side reflex reflector and left side low beam reflector may inadequately reflect light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Subaru Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, causing a short circuit.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Impreza, Outback, Legacy, and Ascent vehicles. The low pressure fuel pump may become inoperative.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, which could result in a short circuit and blown fuse.
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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 |
Not especially. It scores 49 out of 100, about average for compact cars; the 2021, 2022 and 2023 scored better.
It scores 49 out of 100 against other compact cars from 2015 to 2024, which is about average. Based on 194 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $1,864 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $10,605 over 5 years: $2,366 in lost value, $1,864 in repairs and $6,375 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $11,341 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2021 scores best (92/100) and the 2024 worst (30/100).
5 recalls on record with NHTSA.