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2016 Subaru Impreza
Common Problems

Ranked from 43 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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High severity
4
Medium
1
Low

7 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Random brake light malfunction

    28complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Brake lights turn on randomly without pressing the brake pedal, posing an increased risk of rear collisions.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Key Stuck in Ignition

    20complaints
    Low severityOther

    The key becomes stuck in the ignition when the car is in Park, requiring multiple attempts to remove it.

  3. 3

    Windshield Cracking

    6complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Windshields are prone to spontaneous cracking, especially during winter conditions or after hitting small objects.

  4. 4

    Transmission Failures

    5complaints
    High severityTransmission

    Transmission failures occur frequently, leading to loss of power and potential accidents on highways.

    $2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Steering Rack Issues

    4complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    Steering produces a loud clunking noise and issues when going over bumps, potentially indicating a faulty steering rack.

    $900–$2,000est. steering rack replacement · 4–8 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Uncontrolled acceleration while driving

    2complaints
    High severityOther

    The car unexpectedly accelerates while driving, leading to loss of control and potential accidents.

  7. 7

    Vehicle speed control issues

    2complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Vehicle accelerates unintentionally or stalls frequently, leading to loss of control and potential accidents.

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.