Exterior Lighting Problems of Subaru Impreza

Subaru Impreza owners have reported 198 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 (174 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (18 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

Vehicle fire summary – arvada, CO on [xxx] at approximately [xxx], the arvada fire department responded to a report of a vehicle fire on [xxx] . The vehicle involved was a 2013 gray Subaru Impreza wrx.   Read details...

The Headlights problem

The contact owns a 2017 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that the "check headlight assembly" message was displayed, and the front passenger’s side headlight occasionally turned off or on, while attempting to start the vehicle and while driving at various speeds.   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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