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All cars · Subaru Impreza · 2025

2025 Subaru Impreza. Advanced data.

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

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints8NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold27,942U.S. model year
Per 100K sold29complaints

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.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Transmission & drivetrain25%
Backup camera25%
Electrical25%
Automatic emergency braking12%
Lane assist12%

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

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
810001

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Manufacturer communications 149

Subaru filed 149 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • 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…

Crash ratings by version

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

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
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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