Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Subaru Impreza
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Subaru Impreza has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 108 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V149000 Brake Lights May Not Illuminate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V772000 Engine Valve Spring Failure may cause Engine Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V738000 Power Relay may Fail Allowing Air Pump to Overheat NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 38 complaints
- Engine 20 complaints
- Electrical System 17 complaints
- Power Train 9 complaints
- Unknown or Other 9 complaints
- Structure 8 complaints
Of the 108 complaints on file, 16 report a crash; across all 108 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Subaru Impreza shows moderate reliability concerns, primarily around engine and electrical issues. Notable recalls include brake light switch and valve spring failures. Owner complaints highlight issues with airbags and engines, solidifying an average rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine valve springs | 50,000–90,000 miles | $1,200–$2,000 | common |
| Brake light switch | 30,000–70,000 miles | $150–$400 | common |
| Airbags | 40,000–80,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | common |
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
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 60,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine misfiring or stalling
- Persistent check engine light
- Non-responsive brake lights
- Airbag warning light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Subaru Impreza at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.