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2016 Subaru ImprezaProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 108 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 8, 2026

Complaints
108
Crashes
14
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
359
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 108 complaints, 14 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

abs traction control hill assist lights are on

2 complaints • Severity 7/10

$X,XXX
2

engine jerks when compressor engages

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

audio system not working properly

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
4

bluetooth stopped working

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
5

slow drain on battery

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

13 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 28K miles.

!Inspect the DrivetrainMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

36
0–30K
17
30–60K
4
60–90K
90–120K
120–150K
2
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (36 reports) • Median: 28K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (13 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Other19 (18%)
Electrical13 (12%)
Drivetrain13 (12%)
Airbags8 (7%)
Speed Control8 (7%)
Brakes7 (6%)
Steering5 (5%)
Visibility4 (4%)

2016 Subaru Impreza: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2016 Subaru Impreza, with 13 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 28,288 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 28K-mile mark.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2016 Subaru Impreza, with 13 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2016 Subaru Impreza, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2016 Subaru Impreza, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

8
16
5
17
13
18
25
19
14
20
13
21
10
22
9
23
4
24
5
25
2
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2016 Subaru Impreza. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

19V149000Apr 2019

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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2016 Subaru Impreza NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

The worst model year for the Subaru Impreza is the 2012 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 108 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 8, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2016 Subaru Impreza: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Subaru Impreza?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2016 Subaru Impreza is related to the electrical, with 13 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2016 Subaru Impreza reliable?
The 2016 Subaru Impreza has 108 complaints, 14 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How safe is the 2016 Subaru Impreza?
NHTSA rates the 2016 Subaru Impreza 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 5 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2016 Subaru Impreza problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2016 Subaru Impreza have any recalls?
Yes, the 2016 Subaru Impreza has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Subaru Impreza problems start?
Based on 59 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 28,288 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2016 Subaru Impreza data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 13, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 8, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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