Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Subaru Impreza
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Subaru Impreza has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 14 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 #21V675000 Lower Control Arm Weld Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V024000 CVT Select Lever Cable Nut Not Tightened Properly NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 3 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 3 complaints
- Steering 2 complaints
- Tires 2 complaints
- Unknown or Other 2 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 2 complaints
Of the 14 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 14 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$6,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Subaru Impreza has moderate reliability, with some key recalls focused on suspension and powertrain components. This indicates potential issues but no drastic failures over time.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| front control arm | 30,000–60,000 miles | $500–$800 | common |
| CVT select lever | 30,000–50,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| windshield wipers | 20,000–40,000 miles | $50–$150 | 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
- Brake pad replacement
- Air filter replacement
- CVT fluid replacement
- Battery inspection
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Vibration in front suspension
- Delayed CVT response
- Wiper malfunction
- Steering wheel play
- Unusual tire wear
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Subaru Impreza at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.