2024 Subaru Impreza Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2024 Subaru Impreza has a complaint index of 65, ranking 8th worst out of 21 model years, and carries a Caution verdict. It has 32 complaints, 2 recalls, and its top problem area is Suspension, Wheels & Tires (25% of complaints).
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 65/100
- #8 of 21 Impreza years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 32
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 3
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 3
- Top issue
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 29.5
- 26.5 city / 33.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
Top 2024 Subaru Impreza problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires8 (25%)
- Visibility & Wipers8 (25%)
- Brakes7 (22%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras6 (19%)
- Electrical System5 (16%)
- Steering4 (13%)
- Other3 (9%)
- Engine2 (6%)
- Fuel System2 (6%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (6%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report the brake pedal going to the floor with no resistance, failing to stop the vehicle and leading to rear-end crashes near 40,000 to 41,000 miles.
- Some drivers describe unexpected automatic braking or sudden deceleration triggered by the Forward Collision Avoidance or Eyesight system misreading road reflectors or slowing traffic.
- Owners describe side mirrors that shake or vibrate at speed, blurring the view and license plate visibility, especially on highways.
- One report describes LED steering-responsive headlights that create poor visibility on roads with dips, even on low beam.
- A front passenger airbag sensor was reported to intermittently fail to detect an 85-pound occupant, sometimes triggering and sometimes not.
- One complaint described an engine fire that started after a head-on collision, with smoke appearing before the vehicle came to a stop.
2024 Subaru Impreza recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V754000Nov 9, 2023Transmission & Powertrain4,701 vehicles
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.
Risk: A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power while driving or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake engaged. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the left and right front driveshafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRP-23.
- NHTSA 23V551000Aug 4, 2023Electrical System35,357 vehicles
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.
Risk: A short circuit may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the harness and install an additional clamp on the steering beam bracket. If damage is found, dealers will add protective tape or replace the instrument panel harness, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 3, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRL-23.
2024 Subaru Impreza fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 26.5 MPG
- Highway
- 33.5 MPG
- Combined
- 29.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,200
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- 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.
2024 compared with other Impreza years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Subaru Impreza reliable?
- NHTSA data give the 2024 Impreza a complaint index of 65 and a Caution verdict, ranking 8th worst among 21 model years of the Impreza. It has 32 complaints and 2 recalls on record.
- What problems does the 2024 Subaru Impreza have?
- The top problem area is Suspension, Wheels & Tires with 8 complaints (25% share), followed by Visibility & Wipers with 8 complaints (25%) and Brakes with 7 complaints (22%). Brake complaints included 2 crashes.
- Does the 2024 Subaru Impreza have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2024 Impreza. One covers front driveshaft outer races that may crack and break, and the other covers an instrument panel harness that may rub against the steering beam bracket and damage wire insulation.
- How does the 2024 Impreza compare to other model years?
- With a complaint index of 65, the 2024 Impreza ranks worse than years like 2022 (index 10, Best) and 2025 (index 5, Best), but better than years like 2019 (index 100, Avoid) and 2012 (index 95, Avoid).
- What is the median mileage for brake complaints on the 2024 Impreza?
- Brake-related complaints on the 2024 Impreza had a median mileage at failure of 40,000 miles.