Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2015 Subaru Impreza
NHTSA data on file today
The 2015 Subaru Impreza has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 77 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 #15V366000 Collision Mitigation Braking may not Function NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 20 complaints
- Unknown or Other 14 complaints
- Power Train 11 complaints
- Engine 10 complaints
- Air Bags 7 complaints
- Steering 6 complaints
Of the 77 complaints on file, 5 report a crash; across all 77 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2015 Subaru Impreza has faced significant electrical system complaints and two key recalls affecting braking and ignition, indicating reliability concerns. Common electrical issues and powertrain complaints suggest a higher ongoing maintenance requirement.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 40,000–80,000 miles | $300–$700 | very common |
| powertrain | 60,000–100,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
| engine | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,200–$2,500 | 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 changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotations
- Air filter replacements
- Coolant system service
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Dim or flickering dash lights
- Delayed engine start
- Unusual engine noises
- Transmission slipping
- Poor acceleration
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2015 Subaru Impreza at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.