2015 Subaru Impreza Problems And Complaints

2015 Subaru Impreza Sedan User Complaints and Problems

Mechanical Complaints

• Transmission Problems- Shuddering, lurching, and failing to upshift (electronic CVT steps) are the common problems seen with the 2015 Impreza Sedan’s transmission. Issues are not widespread here, but the reported average mileage of failure is around, 40,000-miles. Owners did address the difficulty in diagnosing certain complaints as it happens intermittently and could not be replicated by the dealers.
• Service Brake Problems- Short circuit of the brake light switch on the 2015 Impreza Sedan is known to cause a few problems. Firstly, the brake lights remain illuminated or stop working completely. Secondly, the ABS loses functionality and in some cases, they also prevent the gear shifter to lock in a single position after the car has been turned off. The automaker is aware of this issue and has rolled out a recall (ID-19V149000) to replace the affected component.

 Electric System complaints

• Stuck ignition key- Several 2015 Impreza Sedan owners have been complaining about the key getting stuck in the ignition switch. The dealers are aware of the issues and as reported is also a common problem under the scrutiny of the automaker for possible recalls. Owners who have come across this issue have been forced to disconnect the 12V battery just to get the keys out. Ignition sets diagnosed with this issue do need replacement.

Structural complaints

• Steering issues- Steering noises, vibration, and assist failure are some issues to look out for on the Impreza Sedan. The causes have mostly been traced to a faulty steering gearbox or the assist motor, both of which would require replacement if found faulty. Owners have reported dealers denying warranty and having to pay the full amount from their pockets.

Safety Complaints

• Forward collision system issues- Trims of the Impreza Sedan equipped with Subaru Eyesight system have been complained to disengage automatically at times. The issue was traced to be a faulty brake light switch that causes the system to disengage. Subaru did initiate a recall (15V366000) to replace the faulty part and reprogrammed the collision mitigation system.

 2015 Subaru Impreza Sedan Recalls

S. No	Date	NHTSA ID	Issues Noticed	Additional Remarks	Remedy
1	28TH February 2018	19V149000	The brake lights may not illuminate	Liquid contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of “Park” mode.	The dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2019.
2	12th June 2015	15V366000	The collision mitigation braking system may not function	If the switch that activates the brake lights fail, cars equipped with the Eyesight Driver Assist System, the automatic pre-collision braking component of the driver assist system will not function, increasing the risk of a crash.	The dealers will reprogram the driver assist system, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015.

Should you buy a used 2015 Subaru Impreza Sedan?

Although the Impreza Sedan is not one of the best sellers in its segment, Subaru has still managed to break the magic 100,000 sales number with this entry-level sedan this model year. Given that the specific generation on the discussion here has existed since 2007, Subaru had a lot of time in their hands to set all things that were wrong straight, and man did they. Registering just 2 recalls and complaints for the 2015 model year, the Impreza places itself right in line with the segment-best as far as reliability and built goes. Some of the aforementioned niggles do come up at times, but we are sure that it would be nothing that would break your bank.