Ignition Problems of Subaru Impreza

Subaru Impreza owners have reported 5 problems related to ignition (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Subaru Impreza based on all problems reported for the Impreza.

1 Ignition problem of the 2016 Subaru Impreza

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.

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2 Ignition problem of the 2014 Subaru Impreza

Failure Date: 06/01/2020

The contact owns a 2014 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that the key was ceased in the ignition. The contact stated that they would have to excessively turn the key when in the ignition for the key to be released. The contact contacted the dealer (anchor Subaru - address: 949 eddie dowling hwy, north smithfield, ri 02896, phone: (401) 769-1199) who scheduled an upcoming appointment however, the vehicle had not been diagnosed nor repaired as of yet. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000.

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3 Ignition problem of the 2015 Subaru Impreza

Failure Date: 03/21/2018

2015 Subaru Impreza. Consumer is unable to remove key from ignition.

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4 Ignition problem of the 2013 Subaru Impreza

Failure Date: 03/07/2017

The contact owns a 2013 Subaru Impreza. When attempting to remove the vehicle from the ignition, the contact had to use more force than normal. The failure caused the key to bend. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 36,000.

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5 Ignition problem of the 2014 Subaru Impreza

Failure Date: 06/16/2014

The contact owns a 2014 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle and turning it off, the vehicle rolled down an embankment and crashed. The contact turned the vehicle off, and was able to remove the key from the ignition switch while the shifter was still in drive. The vehicle was destroyed. There were no injuries. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,073.


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