The Lemon IndexAll cars · Subaru Impreza · 2014
2014 Subaru Impreza. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 4
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Auto (variable gear ratios) | AWD | 27 / 35 / 30 | Regular | $2,100 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | AWD | 24 / 33 / 28 | Regular | $2,200 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 5-spd | AWD | 19 / 25 / 21 | Premium | $3,700 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | AWD | 17 / 23 / 19 | Premium | $4,050 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 21,600 and 76,400 miles. Median 42,500, from 69 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 50,000 | 27,600–80,800 | 26 |
| Engine | 38,200 | 12,500–51,500 | 14 |
| Electrical | 42,500 | 29,100–74,500 | 9 |
| Speed control | 3,700 | 2,100–63,300 | 6 |
| Body structure | 58,500 | 2,300–107,600 | 6 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Airbags | 27% |
| Engine | 19% |
| Speed control | 16% |
| Brakes | 11% |
| Body structure | 11% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 114 | 16 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 11 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 3
19V149000 Feb 2019 Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights / Switch
Defect. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. 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 from being able to be shifted out of Park.
Risk. Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy. Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUE-90.
18V772000 Nov 2018 Engine And Engine Cooling / Engine
Defect. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Subaru Impreza, 2012-2013 Impreza Stationwagon, 2013 Subaru BRZ, XV Crosstrek and Toyota Scion FR-S vehicles. The engine valve springs in these vehicles may fracture causing an engine malfunction or a possible engine stall.
Risk. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Subaru will notify their owners. Toyota will notify the FR-S owners. Dealers will replace the valve springs, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614, Toyota owners may contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-888-270-9371. Subaru's number for this recall is WTY-84.
16V738000 Oct 2016 Electrical System
Defect. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2008-2014 Impreza vehicles and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, all equipped with turbo-charged engines. The relay that controls the secondary air injection pump may fail, causing the pump to continuously operate and overheat.
Risk. If the air injection pump overheats, it may melt and increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy. Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary air injection pump relay, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTM-73.
Manufacturer communications 444
Subaru filed 444 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Information regarding replacement revision of air intake duct for turbocharger where insulator
- Seen various online and other
Crash ratings by version
| 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 |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
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Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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