The Lemon Index2024 Subaru Impreza.
The 2024 Subaru Impreza is so far worse than average by owner complaints: 46 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 164, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about automatic emergency braking, it has 2 recalls, and it gets 29 to 30 mpg combined. The best Subaru Impreza year is 2010.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 46 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Subaru Impreza year. 2024 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 1K to 40K miles on the car (5 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 2
- transmission & drivetrain 2023
The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break.
- electrical 2023
Due to insufficient clearance, the instrument panel harness may contact the steering beam bracket, damaging the wire insulation and causing a short circuit.
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 248 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- This bulletin announces a design change to the front brake pads which have been redesigned…
- "This bulletin announces a design change to the front brake pads with a new friction material…
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 | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2150–2200 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
A crack in the windshield appeared one day with no apparent reason.
2024 Subaru Impreza owner · NHTSA complaint 11591821
Quick answers
Is the 2024 Subaru Impreza reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn 1.6× the average car's complaints per car sold, against other 2024 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 164; 100 is average). The best Subaru Impreza year by this measure is 2010.
What are the most common 2024 Subaru Impreza problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are automatic emergency braking (22%), brakes (11%) and visibility (11%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2024 Subaru Impreza have?
2 safety recalls (latest: transmission & drivetrain). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2024 Subaru Impreza get?
29 to 30 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2024 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 2024 Subaru Impreza have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 11% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2024 Subaru Impreza cost in fuel a year?
About $2150 to $2200 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2024 Subaru Impreza have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl.
What Subaru Impreza year is better than the 2024?
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