Honda CR-V vs Subaru Impreza
For 2005–2022 models, the Subaru Impreza has 17.3 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 24.0 for the Honda CR-V. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2005–2022), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Honda CR-V
24.0 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.4× the Subaru Impreza’s rate
- Complaints
- 12,250
- Sold
- 5,099,006
- Recall campaigns
- 47
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 3
Most complaints: 2007–2008 and 2017–2018. Fewest: 2016 and 2020–2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 68,000 mi
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Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration
Typically around 16,750 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 45,000 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 66,350 mi
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Injectors and high-pressure fuel system
Typically around 13,203 mi · repair $720–$2,150
Subaru Impreza
17.3 complaints per 10,000 sold
28% fewer than the Honda CR-V
- Complaints
- 1,804
- Sold
- 1,040,745
- Recall campaigns
- 39
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 1
Most complaints: 2008, 2012–2013 and 2019. Fewest: 2006, 2015 and 2021–2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 46,000 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 40,000 mi
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Water leaks and seals
Typically around 13,600 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 40,000 mi
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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors
Typically around 63,133 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Honda CR-V or the Subaru Impreza?
For 2005–2022 models, the Subaru Impreza has 17.3 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Honda CR-V has 24.0, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Honda CR-V?
The most-reported problem on the Honda CR-V is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 68,000 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Subaru Impreza?
The most-reported problem on the Subaru Impreza is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 46,000 miles.
Which Honda CR-V and Subaru Impreza years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Honda CR-V: 2007–2008 and 2017–2018; Subaru Impreza: 2008, 2012–2013 and 2019.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.