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2016 Subaru Impreza: recalls and problems

1 recall and 75 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other.

1recalls
75complaints
7crashes reported
0fires reported
2injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Unknown Or Other19 · 25%
  • Electrical System14 · 19%
  • Power Train13 · 17%
  • Air Bags8 · 11%
  • Vehicle Speed Control8 · 11%
  • Service Brakes6 · 8%
  • Steering5 · 7%
  • Structure4 · 5%
  • Exterior Lighting4 · 5%
  • Visibility/Wiper4 · 5%

What owners report

Steering,Suspension

I contacted subaru in mentor oh at adventure subaru under tsb 19v065000 and was told to take it in to get looked at, my issue when i purchased the car at 67k miles i found that the car had a loud clunky sound while steering and going over bumps. after seeing the dealer and the stated the issue was from the steer rack and was exactly what was described exactly in the tsb but the only thing was they did not see a visib

Steering,Suspension,Power Train

Hello, i just purchase this vehicle from a dealership, 615 auto sales. after purchasing the vehicle i decided to go and get the recall done that was never done to the vehicle at the repair shop they did the recall but then ask me where did i purchase this vehicle from then i told them. the repair shop told me the grim news that the car was very rusted and should have not been sold like it was. there was nothing on th

Forward Collision Avoidance

While driving a multi lane road with traffic going same direction in front of me, if one or more cars begin to slow for a left or right turn, the auto braking feature begins to slow and will try to stop my car. problem is that the car in front of me turning isn't in my lane. i have a clear lane ahead and suddenly the system brakes. still locked onto the car in front, but doesn't recognize the clear road ahead and i

Structure,Latches/Locks/Linkages

The hood latch system failed and flew open while driving on the highway smashing the windshield. i was unable to see driving, glass shattered everywhere. the car was serviced three weeks prior and there was no notation of an issue with the hood latch. the hood would not latch after the incident either. police were on scene and viewed the incident and insurance will be investigating. there have been numerous other rep

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2016 Subaru Impreza SW AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2016 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Impreza. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.