2010 Subaru Impreza Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 15 engine complaints for the 2010 Subaru Impreza, 33% of its 46 total complaints for that year. There is one reported crash, one fire, and one injury tied to engine issues, with a median failure mileage of 69,500. No related recalls are listed.
- Engine complaints
- 15
- 33% of 46
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 69,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden loud bangs or explosions from the engine or rear compartment followed by loss of engine control or unexpected acceleration.
- Some describe smoke coming from under the hood accompanied by a loud bang and an unknown warning light before safely stopping the vehicle.
- Multiple owners report catastrophic internal engine failure, citing rod bearing, turbo, and head gasket problems along with excessive oil burning.
- Several report a cracked piston or failed piston ringland, sometimes appearing at very low mileage, requiring the engine to be disassembled and rebuilt.
- Owners describe the engine hesitating then surging forward violently on acceleration, especially in cold weather, which dealerships have been unable to resolve.
- One owner reports complete loss of oil pressure leading to engine failure.
When 2010 Subaru Impreza engine complaints were filed
First complaint May 5, 2010, latest Aug 25, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2010 Subaru Impreza
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Impreza model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems in the 2010 Subaru Impreza?
- NHTSA shows 15 engine complaints for the 2010 Impreza, which is 33% of all 46 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2010 Subaru Impreza engine?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the 2010 Impreza engine.
- At what mileage do 2010 Impreza engine problems usually happen?
- The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2010 Impreza is 69,500 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
- Have engine problems in the 2010 Impreza caused crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data records one crash, one fire, and one injury among the engine complaints filed for the 2010 Impreza.
- How does the 2010 Impreza compare to other years for engine complaints?
- The 2010 Impreza's engine complaints made up 33% of its total complaints, higher than most other years listed, such as 2011 at 14% and 2018 at 8%.