Exterior Lighting Problems of Subaru Impreza

Subaru Impreza owners have reported 201 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (176 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (19 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Subaru Impreza


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Subaru Impreza

The Exterior Lighting problem

I noticed that visibility at night was poor. I was pulled over by the police and give a warning that my headlight was out and told to get it fixed. I thought it may be as simple as a bulb but was told the entire left headlamp assembly had to be replaced at a cost of more than $2,000.   Read details...

The Headlights problem

The contact owns a 2025 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that while driving at nighttime, the headlights failed to provide adequate illumination of the roadway ahead, reducing the driver's ability to see the roadway.   Read details...

The Turn Signal problem

The rear-end lighting (brake lights, turn signals) for a number of recent model years from a few manufacturers is absolutely terrible. If it hasn't already caused accidents I would be completely amazed.   Read details...

The Turn Signal Switch problem

Design of multifunction lever causes headlights to accidentally be turned off when attempting to activate turn signal.   Read details...

The Back Up Lights problem

Keyless entry was not working properly/dashlights would go out, and sometimes headlights would go out too. Also, had to pull over on the highway and wait for about 20 minutes because consumer had no back up lights.   Read details...




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