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2024 Subaru Impreza Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

73/100

#5 most-complained of 16 Impreza years

The 2024 Subaru Impreza has 32 NHTSA complaints, 2 recalls, and a Complaint Index of 73, ranking 5th worst of 16 model years. Its verdict is Caution, driven mainly by suspension/wheel/tire and brake complaints.

Complaints
32
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
3 / 2
Injuries / deaths
3 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
29.5
26.5 city / 33.5 hwy

Top 2024 Subaru Impreza problems

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

  1. Suspension, Wheels & Tires8 (25%)
  2. Visibility & Wipers8 (25%)
  3. Brakes7 (22%)
  4. Collision Avoidance & Cameras6 (19%)
  5. Electrical System5 (16%)
  6. Steering4 (13%)
  7. Other3 (9%)
  8. Engine2 (6%)
  9. Fuel System2 (6%)
  10. Transmission & Powertrain2 (6%)

What owners report

  • Owners report the brake pedal going to the floor with no resistance and the vehicle failing to stop, in some cases leading to rear-end crashes at a median mileage of 40000.
  • Some drivers describe sudden, forceful braking at low speed while pressing the gas, not the brake pedal, causing unexpected stops in traffic.
  • The Forward Collision Avoidance system reportedly triggered unnecessary hard braking or misidentified a road reflector at highway speed, at a median mileage of 3000 for that category.
  • Driver-side mirrors are reported to shake and blur at speed, with some owners saying the vibration is distracting and mildly disorienting.
  • LED steering-responsive headlights are described as poor on roads with dips, making low-beam night driving difficult.
  • One owner reported the front passenger airbag sensor failing to detect occupant weight consistently.
2024 Subaru Impreza complaints: complaints filed per month8Aug 2023Sep 2024Feb 2025Jul 2025Dec 2025Apr 2026Sep 2026
50 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2023 to Sep 2026; peak Jan 2026 (8).

2024 Subaru Impreza recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2022Best713130
2023No verdict04230
2024Caution7332229.5
2025Best135029.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Subaru Impreza reliable?
NHTSA lists 32 complaints and a Complaint Index of 73 for the 2024 Impreza, giving it a Caution verdict, better than the worst Impreza years but worse than most recent years like 2021 and 2022.
What problems does the 2024 Subaru Impreza have?
The top reported problem areas are Suspension, Wheels & Tires and Visibility & Wipers, each with 8 complaints (25% share), followed by Brakes with 7 complaints and 2 crashes.
Does the 2024 Subaru Impreza have any recalls?
Yes, there are 2 recalls: one for front driveshaft outer races that may crack (campaign 23V754000) and one for an instrument panel harness that may contact the steering beam bracket and damage wiring (campaign 23V551000). Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2024 Impreza compare to other Impreza years?
With a Complaint Index of 73, the 2024 ranks 5th worst out of 16 model years with data, well below the worst years, 2013 (index 100) and 2012 (index 93), but above recent years like 2021 (20) and 2022 (7).
What is the median mileage for brake failures in the 2024 Impreza?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 40000 for Brakes complaints and 32583 for Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints in the 2024 Impreza.

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.