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All cars · Subaru Impreza · 2024

2024 Subaru Impreza. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index164100 = average car
Complaints46NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold31,366U.S. model year
Per 100K sold147complaints

Engines and drivetrains 4

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.0L 4-cylAuto (AV-S8)AWD27 / 34 / 30Regular$2,100
2.4L 4-cyl turboManual 6-spdAWD19 / 26 / 22Premium$3,500
2.4L 4-cyl turboAuto (AV-S8)AWD18 / 25 / 21Premium$3,700
2.5L 4-cylAuto (AV-S8)AWD26 / 33 / 29Regular$2,150

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 1,600 and 40,500 miles. Median 32,600, from 5 complaints with a mileage.

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

SystemShare of complaints
Automatic emergency braking22%
Brakes11%
Visibility11%
Transmission & drivetrain11%
Suspension11%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
4632203

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 2

  • 23V754000 Nov 2023 Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft

    Defect. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek, Impreza, 2023-2024 Forester, and 2023 WRX vehicles. The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break.

    Risk. A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power while driving or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake engaged. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will inspect and replace the left and right front driveshafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRP-23.

  • 23V551000 Aug 2023 Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel

    Defect. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek and Impreza vehicles. Due to insufficient clearance, the instrument panel harness may contact the steering beam bracket, damaging the wire insulation and causing a short circuit.

    Risk. A short circuit may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will inspect the harness and install an additional clamp on the steering beam bracket. If damage is found, dealers will add protective tape or replace the instrument panel harness, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 3, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number fo

Manufacturer communications 248

Subaru filed 248 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • 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…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Subaru Impreza SW AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2021602234,791Transmission & drivetrain
2022873330,846Engine
2023–1234,719Engine
20241644631,366Automatic emergency braking
2025–827,942Transmission & drivetrain

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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