Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Subaru Impreza
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Subaru Impreza has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 152 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 #22V624000 Damaged Lamp Reflectors/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V587000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V264000 ECM Software May Cause Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V743000 ECM Software May Cause Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V744000 PCV Valve May Separate NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Exterior Lighting 64 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 34 complaints
- Unknown or Other 25 complaints
- Electrical System 12 complaints
- Engine 11 complaints
- Structure 6 complaints
Of the 152 complaints on file, 5 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 152 complaints, owners report 2 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 2018 Subaru Impreza has received a moderate number of complaints and recall campaigns. The most issues reported are related to exterior lighting, visibility, and the electrical system. Five recall campaigns also emphasize concerns with fuel delivery and electrical software issues. Although the vehicle shows common failure trends, the evidence is limited for more severe problems, justifying an average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 50,000–80,000 miles | $200–$500 | very common |
| Visibility/wiper system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $150–$400 | common |
| Electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$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.
- Oil and filter changes
- Tire rotations and balance
- Brake pad inspections
- Coolant system checks
- Transmission fluid change
- Belt and hose inspections
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Dim or flickering headlights
- Wiper motor failures
- Engine power loss
- Electrical shorts
- Engine warning lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Subaru Impreza at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.