subaru Impreza problems
0 safety recalls. 68 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Top trouble spots 7 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
ON COLD MORNINGS DURING WARM UP SITTING STILL OR MOVING THERE IS A STRONG FUEL SMELL EMANATING FROM THE HEATER VENTS AS WELL AS A STRONG FUEL SMELL FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE RAW FUEL SMELL MAKES THE VEHICLE UNUSABLE. *TR
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V016000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL…
WE WERE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY 14 AT ABOUT 9 PM WHEN WE HEARD (AND FELT) A LOUD BANG AND THEN FELT THE NOTICEABLE BUMPINESS OF A FLAT TIRE. WE PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE TO FIND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE FLAT, WHICH WE PROCEEDED TO CHANGE WITH THE SPARE THAT WAS SUPPLIED WITH THE…
I WAS AT THE DEALERSHIP HAVING A RECALL DONE FOR MY FRONT SUSPENSION A FRAMES. (WVX34) AND WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED MORE EXTENSIVE REPAIRS AS PARTS WERE CORRODED AND COULD NOT BE CHANGED WITHOUT BEING DAMAGED. I WAS TOLD SUBARU HAD REFUSED TO AGREE THE REPAIRS UNTIL…
Estimate your repair exposure
Drag to your current mileage. Numbers are derived from this vehicle's complaint history.
Common questions
Is the 2007 Subaru Impreza reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.0 out of 10 based on 68 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 Subaru Impreza is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
What's the most common problem on the 2007 Subaru Impreza?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 25 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Subaru Impreza has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2007 Subaru Impreza?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 68 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.