Suspension Problems of Subaru Impreza

Subaru Impreza owners have reported 147 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 15 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension control arm (45 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (37 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Suspension problems of Subaru Impreza

The Front Suspension Control Arm problem

The contact owns a 2012 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The vehicle failed to stop immediately. The brake warning light was illuminated.   Read details...

The Suspension problem

The contact owns a 2004 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated while driving 60 mph and hard braking, the vehicle started shuddering violently and the steering wheel was not operating as needed. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the residence at 20 mph.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem

Wheel bearing assembly failed rendering the vehicle unsafe for highway operation. When attempting the (Subaru) recommended repair the oem part was no longer available by substituted by an alternative part for this critical repair. We have retained the original part for inspection.   Read details...

The Multiple Axle Suspension problem

This is the second time the rear bearings have gone out on this car (previous owner had replaced. So far, the dealer has been great. However, the front bearings are starting to go out (at 38,900k) and I am not sure if the dealer is still going to be as good- they claim that they need to talk to the   Read details...

The Suspension Noise problem

Since the end of 2018, about 6 months after acquiring the vehicle lease, I started to hear noises while driving the car. They sounded like creaky noises you'd hear from a car that was 10+ years old. At first, jim burke Subaru dealership said they did not hear the sound, then after another four or   Read details...




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