general problems of the 2016 Subaru Impreza

Five problems related to vehicle speed control have been reported for the 2016 Subaru Impreza. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Subaru Impreza based on all problems reported for the 2016 Impreza.

1 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 01/31/2022

In November of 2018 and again January 31, 2022. In November 2018, I was backing up in small parking lot tap the gas pedal. And my car speed up going backwards, even when I was pushing the brake. What stopped the momentum was another car, my car crashed into caused extensive damage to that car( it was totaled) . The second time; I turned the wheels to back-in as I had a several times into my driveway. The car was to far over, but because I was not centered enough in the driveway, I moved forward to realign myself. The car seemed to hesitate as I moved forward, before putting it in reverse. I put the car in reverse, lightly hit gas the car seem to take off as if it was a rocket backing up into driveway and went through the back wall of my garage ( because there was so much snow it came to a stop). My daughter was observed on the ring camera. I have been very sensitive to making sure since first time to be more aware. It is significant to note prior to this occurrence my car did this in smaller spurts ,( but did not think anything of it , I took my car in for all of the checks) but I was able to control it by putting foot on brake, it's like this time the engine revved up on its own. This time the car was totaled. ( the back window shattered. A lot of damage underneath the car. I will not be buying another Subaru. It was my dream car:(. I was very traumatized. )I was diligent with the maintenance of the car. I informed my insurance company.

2 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 07/22/2021

The contact owns a 2016 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated while driving at a low rate of speed and making a right turn, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration causing the driver to lose control of the steering and drive into the opposite lane and into the neighbor’s yard. After shifting into neutral, the vehicle decelerated. The vehicle was later towed to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. In addition, on several occasions when turning the vehicle off, the key would remain stuck in the ignition switch. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 24,800. The VIN was not available.

3 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 10/27/2018

Experienced unexpected acceleration when taking my foot off the break when backing out of a parking spot; successfully stopped the car with the break however when I took my foot off the break again to go forward, the car accelerated driving over a small island and hit a parked car which was pushed into another park car. Airbags did not deploy. No injuries were sustained. Recently an outside agency was hired by Subaru and an engineer from this agency completed an inspection. Am waiting to get the results of this report.

4 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 04/29/2017

The contact owns a 2016 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated at a high rate of speed and surged while making a turn in either direction. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed by a dealer. The contact was to check with the manufacturer to determine if they could provide a solution. The failure mileage was not available.

5 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 06/20/2016

The contact owns a 2016 Subaru Impreza. When the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle unintentionally accelerated without warning. The failure recurred on three different occasions. The vehicle was taken to be diagnosed, but the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 34,500. The VIN was not available.


Other Vehicle Speed Control related problems of the 2016 Subaru Impreza

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