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2024 Subaru ImprezaProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 55 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
55
Crashes
5
Fires
5
Recalls
2
TSBs
217
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 55 complaints, 5 crashes, 5 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

windshield cracks

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the BrakesHIGH

7 owners reported brakes issues — failures commonly reported around 33K miles.

!Inspect the Wheels & TiresMED
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: Brakes (7 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

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Brakes7 (13%)
Wheels & Tires7 (13%)
Suspension5 (9%)
Steering4 (7%)
Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices:exterior4 (7%)
Visibility4 (7%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking3 (5%)
Other3 (5%)

2024 Subaru Impreza: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2024 Subaru Impreza, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 32,583 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 33K-mile mark.

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2024 Subaru Impreza, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2024 Subaru Impreza, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2024 Subaru Impreza, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-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

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2024 Subaru Impreza. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

23V551000Oct 2023

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek and Impreza vehicles. Due to insufficient clearance, the instrument panel harness may contact the steering beam bracket, damaging the wire insulation and causing a short circuit.

23V754000Jan 2024

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek, Impreza, 2023-2024 Forester, and 2023 WRX vehicles. The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2024 Subaru Impreza NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

5 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.

2024 Subaru Impreza vs. Class Average (Small Station Wagons)

This vehicle

55

Class avg

70

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other small station wagons vehicles from 2024.

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. 55 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

Other Subaru Impreza Model Years

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2024 Subaru Impreza: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2024 Subaru Impreza?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2024 Subaru Impreza is related to the brakes, with 7 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2024 Subaru Impreza reliable?
The 2024 Subaru Impreza has 55 complaints, 5 crash reports, and 5 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 2024 Subaru Impreza?
NHTSA rates the 2024 Subaru Impreza 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 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 2024 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 2024 Subaru Impreza have any recalls?
Yes, the 2024 Subaru Impreza has 2 recalls 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 5 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 32,583 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2024 Subaru Impreza data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 13, 2026.
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.
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