Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2005 Subaru Impreza
NHTSA data on file today
The 2005 Subaru Impreza has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 75 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V076000 Incorrectly Installed Replacement Air Bag Inflator NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V001000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V003000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V002000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V323000 Passenger Side Front Air Bag Inflator may Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V464000 FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM/TRANSVERSE LINK NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Suspension 17 complaints
- Air Bags 12 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 9 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 8 complaints
- Structure 6 complaints
- Engine 5 complaints
Of the 75 complaints on file, 10 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 75 complaints, owners report 3 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2005 Subaru Impreza shows an average reliability due to recurring airbag and suspension recalls, along with multiple owner complaints in these areas. The vehicle often faces suspension and fuel system issues, impacting ownership costs and dependability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| suspension | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | very common |
| fuel system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| airbags | 40,000–80,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| engine | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$2,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Replace spark plugs every 30,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 3 years
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Uneven tire wear
- Fuel smell around vehicle
- Airbag warning light staying on
- Squealing or clunking from suspension
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2005 Subaru Impreza at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.