Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2010 Subaru Impreza
NHTSA data on file today
The 2010 Subaru Impreza has 15 NHTSA recall campaigns and 47 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- 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 #19V297000 Ignition Switch may Turn Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V149000 Brake Lights May Not Illuminate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V007000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V008000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V009000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V012000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V013000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V014000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V738000 Power Relay may Fail Allowing Air Pump to Overheat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V358000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V830000 Brake Line Corrosion at Four-Way Connector NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V311000 Brake Lines may Fail due to Corrosion NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 9 complaints
- Air Bags 7 complaints
- Engine 7 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 6 complaints
- Electrical System 5 complaints
- Power Train 5 complaints
Of the 47 complaints on file, 3 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 47 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2010 Subaru Impreza has moderate issues with airbag recalls and a fair number of complaints about brakes, engine, and electrical systems. However, no singular overwhelming issues lead to an overall average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| brake lines | 50,000–80,000 miles | $250–$450 | common |
| ignition switch | 80,000–110,000 miles | $200–$300 | occasional |
| airbag inflator module | Any mileage | No reliable estimate | very common |
| engine oil leaks | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$800 | 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.
- Replace timing belt at 100,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 60,000 miles
- Transmission fluid flush every 60,000 miles
- Replace spark plugs every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Spongy or soft brake pedal feel
- Unusual engine noises indicating oil issues
- Ignition switch difficulty
- Dashboard warning lights for airbags
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2010 Subaru Impreza at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.