Equipment Problems of Subaru Impreza

Subaru Impreza owners have reported 242 equipment related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common equipment problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment (195 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's carrier/rack (29 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Equipment problems of Subaru Impreza

The Equipment problem

The problem started on towards the end of Dec 2025. The primary latch that holds the hood down failed, and the safety latch kept the hood from flying off. I pulled the car over and shut it, and it seemed okay.   Read details...

The Carrier/rack problem

I have now had 4 windshields crack and break and need to be replaced. It seems like every time one little rock hits the windshield boom another full replacement is needed. Every time I go for a road trip this keeps happening the must be a defect with the design or type of glass used for the Subaru   Read details...

The Owners/service Manual problem

I had purchased a Subaru Impreza 2017 in June of 2017. Since leaving the parking lot with the car I�ve experienced all the info entertainment issues. I have a weird engine ticking noise. The vehicle will continue to accelerate. It has never gone out of control.   Read details...

The Radio/tape Cd Player problem

The car was designed so that the radio turns on automatically when the car is parked & the engine is started. That feature is distracting to the driver. For example, the driver must remember to turn the radio volume completely down before turning off the engine.   Read details...

The Air Conditioner problem

I was driving done a busy street in downtown gardnerville, nv when toxic fumes were emitted into my car making my eyes water and feeling of disorientation. Luckily I was able to pull over quickly. Initially I did not know what was wrong but when I completed the errand I stopped for I realized my   Read details...




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