The Lemon Index2014 Subaru Impreza.
The 2014 Subaru Impreza is better than average by owner complaints: 37 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 57, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about airbags, it has 3 recalls, and it gets 19 to 30 mpg combined. The best Subaru Impreza year is 2010.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 114 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Subaru Impreza year. 2014 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 21K to 76K miles on the car (69 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- airbags complaints mostly came at 27K–80K miles
Recalls 3
- lights 2019
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 CVT/automatic transmissions …
- engine 2018
The engine valve springs in these vehicles may fracture causing an engine malfunction or a possible engine stall.
- electrical 2016
The relay that controls the secondary air injection pump may fail, causing the pump to continuously operate and overheat.
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 444 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Information regarding replacement revision of air intake duct for turbocharger where insulator
- Seen various online and other
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subaru Impreza SW AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Subaru Impreza WRX SW AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| Subaru Impreza WRX 4 DR AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2150–4200 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl.
Quick answers
Is the 2014 Subaru Impreza reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.8× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 57; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Subaru Impreza year by this measure is 2010.
What are the most common 2014 Subaru Impreza problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are airbags (27%), engine (19%) and speed control (16%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2014 Subaru Impreza have?
3 safety recalls (latest: lights). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2014 Subaru Impreza get?
19 to 30 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2014 Subaru Impreza safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2014 Subaru Impreza problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 21,600 and 76,400 miles. The middle report was at 42,500 miles, from 69 complaints.
Does the 2014 Subaru Impreza have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2014 Subaru Impreza cost in fuel a year?
About $2150 to $4200 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2014 Subaru Impreza have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl.
What Subaru Impreza year is better than the 2014?
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