The Lemon Index2022 Subaru Impreza.
The 2022 Subaru Impreza is about average by owner complaints: 33 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 87, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about engine, it has 2 recalls, and it gets 25 to 32 mpg combined. The best Subaru Impreza year is 2010.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 39 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Subaru Impreza year. 2022 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.
Recalls 2
- equipment 2023
The owner's manual may contain incorrect instructions for adjusting the sensitivity of the High Beam Assist function.
- visibility 2022
The incorrect paint clearcoat may have been applied, which can cause the windshield to be insufficiently bonded to the vehicle.
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 367 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- (New Voluntary Emissions Recall: WRB 22 - PCV Vacuum Hose Clamp Lock Failure) In the interest…
- This bulletin provides guidance when diagnosing chain slip, judder, shudder, and hesitation…
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 WRX 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2000–2550 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
The seal on the oil pan is chipping off and getting into the oil pan and oil pick up system and causing oil starvation.
2022 Subaru Impreza owner · NHTSA complaint 11501885
More owner reports
Oil pickup tube filled with bits of liquid gasket/RTV. Caused engine failure from oil starvation at under 4000 miles.
NHTSA complaint 11499913
Excessive use of RTV is finding its way into oil pan and clogging oil pick up. Will most likely cause oil starvation to the engine. This needs to be addressed by Subaru ASAP.
NHTSA complaint 11500530
Quick answers
Is the 2022 Subaru Impreza reliable?
About average by government complaints. It drew 1.1× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 87; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Subaru Impreza year by this measure is 2010.
What are the most common 2022 Subaru Impreza problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (48%), transmission & drivetrain (18%) and automatic emergency braking (12%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2022 Subaru Impreza have?
2 safety recalls (latest: equipment). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2022 Subaru Impreza get?
25 to 32 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2022 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.
Does the 2022 Subaru Impreza have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 18% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2022 Subaru Impreza cost in fuel a year?
About $2000 to $2550 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2022 Subaru Impreza have?
2.0L 4-cyl.
What Subaru Impreza year is better than the 2022?
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