The Lemon Index2025 Subaru Impreza.
The 2025 Subaru Impreza has too few complaints to score: 8 in its first 3 years. Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, it has 0 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 8 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Subaru Impreza year. 2025 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 0
No safety recalls on record.
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 149 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- This bulletin provides guidance when diagnosing chain slip, judder, shudder, and hesitation…
- This bulletin announces a design change to the TR690 CVT control valve body which features an…
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.
Quick answers
Is the 2025 Subaru Impreza reliable?
There isn't enough data to score it: owners filed only 8 complaints in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2025 Subaru Impreza problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are transmission & drivetrain (25%), backup camera (25%) and electrical (25%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2025 Subaru Impreza have?
None: NHTSA has no safety recalls on record for it.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Subaru Impreza get?
29 to 30 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2025 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 2025 Subaru Impreza have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 25% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2025 Subaru Impreza cost in fuel a year?
About $2150 to $2200 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2025 Subaru Impreza have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl.
What Subaru Impreza year is better than the 2025?
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