2007 Subaru Impreza Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2007 Subaru Impreza has a Complaint Index of 35 and ranks 14th of 21 model years, earning a Caution verdict that's capped due to 9 recall campaigns despite moderate complaint volume. Airbags are the top problem area, involved in 40% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 35/100
- #14 of 21 Impreza years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 68
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 9
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 6
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 7
- Top issue
- Airbags
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 18 city / 25 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 7 / 0
Top 2007 Subaru Impreza problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags27 (40%)
- Engine14 (21%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires10 (15%)
- Transmission & Powertrain8 (12%)
- Electrical System7 (10%)
- Brakes6 (9%)
- Fuel System2 (3%)
- Other2 (3%)
- Structure & Body2 (3%)
- Visibility & Wipers2 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Passenger front airbag inflators can rupture, sending metal fragments into the cabin during a crash.
- Airbags sometimes fail to deploy at all during a collision, even when the vehicle strikes trees or a guardrail.
- Automatic transmissions have failed or refused to shift into gear at very low mileage, sometimes requiring full replacement.
- The engine can surge or buck at low speeds across all gears, described by some owners as an inherent condition.
- A brake pedal has gone to the floor during a hard stop before regaining function after being released and reapplied.
- An oil pressure switch housing has cracked, spilling oil across the engine and leaving the car undrivable.
2007 Subaru Impreza recalls
9 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 20V001000Jan 2, 2020Airbags258,813 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (STI included), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators with alternate inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKA-20.
- NHTSA 20V003000Jan 2, 2020Airbags111,562 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKC-20.
- NHTSA 20V002000Jan 2, 2020Airbags127,547 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKB-20.
2007 Subaru Impreza fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18 MPG
- Highway
- 25 MPG
- Combined
- 21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,800
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2007 compared with other Impreza years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Subaru Impreza reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2007 Impreza a Complaint Index of 35, ranking 14th out of 21 model years. It carries a Caution verdict, capped from a better rating because of 9 recall campaigns requiring a dealer visit.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2007 Subaru Impreza?
- Airbags are the top problem area, accounting for 40% of complaints (27 of 68), including reports of inflator rupture and non-deployment during crashes.
- Does the 2007 Subaru Impreza have a Takata airbag recall?
- Yes. NHTSA lists multiple airbag recall campaigns covering the 2007 Impreza, all tied to passenger frontal air bag inflator replacement, with 9 total recall campaigns for this year.
- Should I avoid the 2007 Subaru Impreza compared to other years?
- The 2007 model isn't the worst year for the Impreza — 2008, 2012, 2013, 2017, 2018, and 2019 carry higher Complaint Index scores and Avoid verdicts. Still, 2007 rates Caution due to its recall count.
- What mileage do 2007 Impreza problems typically appear at?
- Airbag complaints show a median mileage of 33,544 miles, while engine complaints show a median of 73,120 miles at failure.