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Subaru Impreza

2008–2012 only

762 classified complaints 23 recalls

263,099 sold in the US for 2008–2012.

29 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2008–2012 Subaru Impreza models have 762 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 23 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 42,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2008–2012 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Subaru Impreza report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2008–2012 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 214 complaints · 8.1/10k sold

Median onset: 42,000 miles. 8.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Manual clutch, flywheel and hydraulics · Transmission 120 complaints · 4.6/10k sold

Median onset: 67,000 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $1,070–$1,980 nationally.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 69 complaints · 2.6/10k sold

Median onset: 56,500 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 40 complaints · 1.5/10k sold

Median onset: 64,500 miles. 5.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 36 complaints · 1.4/10k sold

Median onset: 26,500 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 33 complaints · 1.3/10k sold

Median onset: 51,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 29 complaints · 1.1/10k sold

Median onset: 18,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 18 complaints · 0.7/10k sold

Median onset: 57,000 miles. 16.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2008–2012 model years. See the full Subaru Impreza report for every year and full specs/safety data.