Compact cars · GU generation
Fair Below average
It scores 30 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact cars. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $12,798 to own, including $1,508 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Subaru Impreza.
Reliability
30/100
Below average
Repairs, 5 years
$1,508
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$6,800
30 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$17,637
$15,521 – $19,754, estimate
Recalls
2
on record
Owner complaints
32
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 2024 Crosstrek, Impreza, 2023-2024 Forester, and 2023 WRX vehicles. The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek and Impreza vehicles. Due to insufficient clearance, the instrument panel harness may contact the steering beam bracket, damaging the wire insulation and causing a short circuit.
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 |
Not especially. It scores 30 out of 100, below average for compact cars; the 2021, 2022 and 2023 scored better.
It scores 30 out of 100 against other compact cars from 2015 to 2024, which is below average. Based on 32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $1,508 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $12,798 over 5 years: $4,490 in lost value, $1,508 in repairs and $6,800 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $17,637 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2021 scores best (92/100) and the 2024 worst (30/100).
2 recalls on record with NHTSA.