The Subaru Impreza is impressive in terms of comfort and provides a smooth and quiet ride experience. The car has pretty decent handling, good brake response, and sporty steering. The seats are what provide a smooth drive while riding, providing good support and firm cushions. The ride can get small bumps here and there and can be handled well by the car. The Subaru comes with advanced safety features, which come in handy for a family. The car has 5 out of 5 stars in terms of overall safety. But few customers did find some complaints with the car. The majority of the complaint is around the engine losing power mid-operation and the windshield exploding without any reason. The Subaru Impreza had 4 recalls so far, 0 investigations, and 57 complaints officially made against it. Competitors similar to the Impreza are the Hyundai Elantra and the Kia Forte.
2018 Subaru Impreza Users Problems and Complaints
Mechanical problems
- Engine stalling and revving unnecessarily: The problem few users had with the engine was that it would lose power while speeding or while reaching a certain RPM. The engine has stalled a couple of times and would not start.
- Braking problems: One user noticed noises coming from the brakes and the user notified the manufacturer, which led the car to be used as a test subject and an open recall to take place regarding the brake hoses swelling. Another user had a similar issue but the noises would come while turning left or right.
Electrical problems
- Electrical connections are defective for certain features: 2 users had similar problems where the car would not start due to the battery failing or dying. 1 user had problems with the ignition switch not wanting to engage thus leading to the car not starting.
Safety problems
- Airbag failure: 1 user had an accident and the person sitting next to the driver on the passenger side, had injuries to his spine because the airbags did not deploy.
- Visibility issue: Many users had problems with their windshields. The windshield would randomly break or shatter without any physical contact. Some claim the rubbers holding the glass are loose.
2018 Subaru Impreza recalls
|
S.No |
Date |
NHTSA ID |
Issues noticed |
Additional remarks |
Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
July 29, 2021, |
21V587000 |
Fuel pump failure |
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail |
Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 24, 2021. |
|
2 |
April 15, 2021, |
21V264000 |
ECM Software may cause Stall |
The engine control module may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, causing a short circuit |
Subaru will notify owners and dealers will update the ECM software, replace the ignition coils and if necessary, the front exhaust pipe, free of charge. |
|
3 |
October 18, 2019, |
19V743000 |
ECM software may cause a Stall |
The engine control module may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, which could result in a short circuit and blown fuze |
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECM software, replace the ignition coils, free of charge. |
|
4 |
October 17, 2019, |
19V744000 |
PCV Valve may separate |
The PCV valve may come apart, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, possibly resulting in a loss of power while driving. |
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the PCV valve free of charge. |
Should you buy the 2018 Subaru Impreza
The 2018 Impreza has its problems, no doubt. With the engine stalling and few users having the issue of airbag failing to deploy, it can be concerning. But Subaru is known for its reliability and with over 75,000 sales made on that model, it is bound to have some complaints. But make sure, if you are purchasing this particular year and model that it has been checked for the 4 recalls made. Else, the 2018 Hyundai Elantra is also a good choice.
