2014 Subaru Impreza Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
60/100
#7 most-complained of 16 Impreza years
The 2014 Subaru Impreza has 108 NHTSA complaints, 3 recalls, and a complaint index of 60, ranking 7th worst out of 16 model years. It earns a Caution verdict, with airbags and engine problems as the top concerns.
- Complaints
- 108
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 16 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 6 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 24
- 21.5 city / 29 hwy
Top 2014 Subaru Impreza problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags38 (35%)
- Engine27 (25%)
- Electrical System17 (16%)
- Structure & Body14 (13%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires10 (9%)
- Other9 (8%)
- Transmission & Powertrain9 (8%)
- Brakes6 (6%)
- Steering4 (4%)
- Seat Belts3 (3%)
What owners report
- Owners report the vehicle rolling on its own after being parked and the shifter left in drive, in one case causing the car to roll down an embankment and crash.
- Some describe unintended forward or reverse movement while parking, crossing curbs, sidewalks, or barriers and striking parked cars or trees despite the brake being applied.
- Airbag deployment during low-speed collisions has been linked to injuries such as nerve damage in the legs and knee, neck, and back injuries.
- Multiple owners describe sudden, unexplained acceleration while idling or shifting into park, sometimes crashing through a garage door and into a wall.
- One owner reported the accelerator pedal becoming physically stuck under a shoe, leading to a crash into a garage door.
2014 Subaru Impreza recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 19V149000Feb 28, 2019Electrical System1,303,530 vehicles
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park.
Risk: Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUE-90.
- NHTSA 18V772000Nov 1, 2018Engine165,534 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Subaru Impreza, 2012-2013 Impreza Stationwagon, 2013 Subaru BRZ, XV Crosstrek and Toyota Scion FR-S vehicles. The engine valve springs in these vehicles may fracture causing an engine malfunction or a possible engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. Toyota will notify the FR-S owners. Dealers will replace the valve springs, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614, Toyota owners may contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-888-270-9371. Subaru's number for this recall is WTY-84.
- NHTSA 16V738000Oct 13, 2016Electrical System100,127 vehicles
Electrical system
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2008-2014 Impreza vehicles and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, all equipped with turbo-charged engines. The relay that controls the secondary air injection pump may fail, causing the pump to continuously operate and overheat.
Risk: If the air injection pump overheats, it may melt and increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary air injection pump relay, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTM-73.
2014 Subaru Impreza fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 21.5 MPG
- Highway
- 29 MPG
- Combined
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,100
- 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.
2014 compared with other Impreza years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Subaru Impreza a good year to buy?
- NHTSA data gives the 2014 Impreza a complaint index of 60 and a Caution verdict, ranking 7th worst among the 16 model years with data. It is not the worst year but sits above several better-rated years like 2015, 2016, 2021, and 2022.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Subaru Impreza?
- Airbags account for 35 percent of complaints (38 total), followed by engine issues at 25 percent (27 complaints) and electrical system issues at 16 percent (17 complaints).
- Does the 2014 Subaru Impreza have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2014 Impreza, covering the electrical system (brake light switch), engine valve springs, and a secondary air injection pump relay on turbocharged engines. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- At what mileage do 2014 Impreza problems usually appear?
- Median mileage at failure varies by system: airbag complaints occur around 50,000 miles, engine complaints around 46,250 miles, and structure/body complaints around 75,000 miles.
- How does the 2014 Impreza compare to the 2013 model?
- The 2013 Impreza has a complaint index of 100 and an Avoid verdict with 249 complaints, notably worse than the 2014 model's index of 60 and Caution verdict.