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#BS-2018-SUBIMP-118A2018 Subaru Impreza
Based on reports from 180 owners and 5 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
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Based on 180 complaints, 13 crashes, 1 fires, and 5 recalls.
Top reported problems
battery died
4 complaints • Severity 4/10
noise over bumps
2 complaints • Severity 6/10
windshield cracked no reason
2 complaints • Severity 6/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
64 owners reported lights issues — failures commonly reported around 16K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (49 reports) • Median: 16K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Most Likely
Worst Case
Top cost driver: Lights (64 reports).
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Owner Intelligence
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Where the complaints fall
2018 Subaru Impreza: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Lights Issues
Lights complaints account for 36% of all reports filed for the 2018 Subaru Impreza, with 64 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 16,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 16K-mile mark.
Visibility Issues
Visibility complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2018 Subaru Impreza, with 34 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2018 Subaru Impreza, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2018 Subaru Impreza, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-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
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2018 Subaru Impreza. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (5 recalls)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, which could result in a short circuit and blown fuse.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Impreza and 2018 Crosstrek vehicles equipped with an aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve. The PCV valve may come apart, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, possibly resulting in a loss of power while driving.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Subaru Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, causing a short circuit.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza vehicles. The left and right side reflex reflector and left side low beam reflector may inadequately reflect light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
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.
2018 Subaru Impreza vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)
This vehicle
180
Class avg
143
Complaint volume is roughly in line with other midsize cars vehicles from 2018.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 180 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 5 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Other Subaru Impreza Model Years
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