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#BS-2022-SUBIMP-118A

2022 Subaru Impreza

Based on reports from 14 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

224

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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 14 complaints, 0 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the VisibilityHIGH

3 owners reported visibility issues.

!Inspect the DrivetrainMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Visibility (3 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

Visibility3 (21%)

Drivetrain3 (21%)

Steering2 (14%)

Other2 (14%)

Lights1 (7%)

Wheels & Tires1 (7%)

Electrical1 (7%)

Engine1 (7%)

2022 Subaru Impreza: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Visibility Issues

Visibility complaints account for 21% of all reports filed for the 2022 Subaru Impreza, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 21% of all reports filed for the 2022 Subaru Impreza, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2022 Subaru Impreza, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Lights Issues

Lights complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2022 Subaru Impreza, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-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 2022 Subaru Impreza. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

22V712000Nov 2022

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 Impreza and Outback vehicles. The incorrect paint clearcoat may have been applied, which can cause the windshield to be insufficiently bonded to the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."

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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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.

2022 Subaru Impreza vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

Class avg

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles. A good sign.

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. 14 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.

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2022 Subaru Impreza: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2022 Subaru Impreza?

The most commonly reported issue with the 2022 Subaru Impreza is related to the visibility, with 3 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 2022 Subaru Impreza reliable?

The 2022 Subaru Impreza has 14 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.

How much does it cost to fix 2022 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 2022 Subaru Impreza have any recalls?

Yes, the 2022 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?

Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.

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.

How is this different from Carfax?

Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.

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