Compact cars · GT generation
Smart buy Well above average
It scores 92 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact cars. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $10,431 to own, including $1,299 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Subaru Impreza.
Reliability
92/100
Well above average
Repairs, 5 years
$1,299
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$6,375
32 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$13,213
$11,628 – $14,799, estimate
Recalls
2
on record
Owner complaints
14
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 2021 Impreza vehicles. The left-front lower control arm weld may fail, allowing the control arm to separate from the crossmember.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2021 Outback and Impreza vehicles. The continuously variable transmission (CVT) select lever cable nut may not have been tightened properly, allowing the nut to loosen.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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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 92 out of 100, one of the more reliable compact cars of 2015–2024.
It scores 92 out of 100 against other compact cars from 2015 to 2024, which is well above average. Based on 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $1,299 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $10,431 over 5 years: $2,757 in lost value, $1,299 in repairs and $6,375 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $13,213 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2021 scores best (92/100) and the 2024 worst (30/100).
2 recalls on record with NHTSA.