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2007 Subaru Impreza Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

35/100

#14 most-complained of 21 Impreza years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2007 Subaru Impreza has 68 owner complaints and 9 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 35 out of 100 — #14 highest of 21 Impreza model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is airbags (27 complaints, 40% of the total). Complaints report 6 crashes, 2 fires, and 7 injuries.

Complaints
68
Recalls
9
Crashes / fires
6 / 2
Injuries / deaths
7 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
21
18 city / 25 hwy

Top 2007 Subaru Impreza problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Airbags27 (40%)
  2. Engine14 (21%)
  3. Suspension, Wheels & Tires10 (15%)
  4. Transmission & Powertrain8 (12%)
  5. Electrical System7 (10%)
  6. Brakes6 (9%)
  7. Fuel System2 (3%)
  8. Other2 (3%)
  9. Structure & Body2 (3%)
  10. Visibility & Wipers2 (3%)
2007 Subaru Impreza complaints: complaints filed per month7Mar 2007Aug 2008Mar 2011Jan 2014Mar 2016Jan 2017Nov 2017Oct 2020
81 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2007 to Feb 2026; peak Oct 2016 (7).

2007 Subaru Impreza recalls

9 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

See all 9 recalls for the 2007 Subaru Impreza →

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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2005Good3075620
2006Caution15561020
2007Caution3568921
2008Avoid851761422
2009Caution551031421

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Subaru Impreza a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 Subaru Impreza ranks #14 of 21 among Impreza model years (Complaint Index 35/100, verdict: Caution). It has 68 complaints and 9 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Subaru Impreza?
The most reported problem areas are airbags (27 complaints), engine (14 complaints), and suspension, wheels & tires (10 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 49,890 miles.
Does the 2007 Subaru Impreza have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 2007 Subaru Impreza, most recently reported 2020, covering airbags and suspension, wheels & tires.
What is the fuel economy of the 2007 Subaru Impreza?
EPA rates the 2007 Subaru Impreza at 21 MPG combined (18 city / 25 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,800. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.