This page covers 1 recall, 75 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2016 Subaru Impreza.
28–31 mpg combined
7.6–8.4 L/100km
Compact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 4 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
For the 2016 Impreza, powertrain and electrical issues make up the bulk of what owners report. On the powertrain side, owners describe a range of concerns without a single dominant symptom dominating the pattern. The electrical system draws complaints around sporadic failures, including a recurring report of the ignition key getting stuck in the ACC position after driving, owners say the key won't release, which drains the battery and prevents the car from being locked. Vehicle speed control complaints center on the automatic braking system activating unexpectedly: owners describe the system applying the brakes when a vehicle in an adjacent lane slows for a turn, even though their own lane is clear ahead. A smaller number of complaints mention seat cushion degradation, with the driver's seat foam breaking down enough to expose the underlying metal frame.
75
Total Complaints
7
Crash-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
At a glance
What can fail
Contaminants can damage the brake light switch, stopping brake lights from working and preventing some vehicles from starting or shifting out of Park.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the brake light switch at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
