The Lemon Index2007 Subaru Impreza.
The 2007 Subaru Impreza has too few complaints to score: 18 in its first 3 years. Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, it has 9 recalls, and it gets 20 to 22 mpg combined. The best Subaru Impreza year is 2010.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 68 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Subaru Impreza year. 2007 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 16K to 102K miles on the car (40 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 9
- airbags 2020
" These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall us.
- airbags 2020
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- airbags 2020
" These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior.
Show all 9 recalls
- airbags 2017
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as ori.
- airbags 2017
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equ.
- airbags 2017
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- airbags 2016
" These vehicles may be equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used.
- airbags 2016
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- suspension 2011
SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2007 IMPREZA, MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 FORESTER, AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 SAAB 9-2X VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 THROUGH NOVEMBER 26, 2007 ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRE…
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Subaru told dealers about
Subaru sent dealers 145 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- There is a steering wheel vibration at highway speeds due to an imporper wheel balance
- If you encounter a vehicle that has a groaning type noise coming from the power steering pump…
- If you encounter a vehicle that has a groaning type noise coming from the power steering pump…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedFront suspension control arm failure2011
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★☆ · side ★★★★☆ · rollover ★★★★☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $2900–4000 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
Transmission failure: brand new 2007 Subaru Impreza, has broken down twice now. Subaru denies warranty. The first transmission repair cost me $2700, now they want another $4500, for the 2nd repair. This car has 5959 miles on it.
2007 Subaru Impreza owner · NHTSA complaint 10188824
Quick answers
Is the 2007 Subaru Impreza reliable?
There isn't enough data to score it: owners filed only 18 complaints in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2007 Subaru Impreza problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are transmission & drivetrain (33%), tires (17%) and steering (11%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2007 Subaru Impreza have?
9 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2007 Subaru Impreza get?
20 to 22 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2007 Subaru Impreza problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 16,800 and 102,000 miles. The middle report was at 49,900 miles, from 40 complaints.
Does the 2007 Subaru Impreza have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 33% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2007 Subaru Impreza cost in fuel a year?
About $2900 to $4000 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2007 Subaru Impreza have?
2.5L 4-cyl.
What Subaru Impreza year is better than the 2007?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2010, 2014 and 2011.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works