NHTSA has received 32 owner complaints about the 2024 Subaru Impreza, or 11.5 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical (complaint index 0.28, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 89 model-year 2024 vehicles we track, it ranks #21 of 89 by complaints per year (#1 = fewest). Against other Subaru models its rate is 68% lower; against other Compact cars it is 48% lower.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Complaints filed between 2023-08-11 and 2026-09-17. Median delay from incident to filing: 9 days.
32Complaints
11.5Complaints per year on the road
0.28Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
2Recalls
12.5%Share involving a crash or fire
15Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2023) drew 1.1 complaints per year, fewer than this one. The following model year (2025) drew 2.8 per year, fewer than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2024 model collected 19 complaints, 73% lower than the average vehicle of the same model year.
The most common problem area is Body & structure (25.0% of complaints), followed by Brakes (15.6%) and Steering (12.5%). Body & structure complaints are 2.8 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. 4 reports (12.5%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 3 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 19 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the second year (50% of incidents). In the last 12 months 15 new complaints were filed, versus 12 in the 12 months before — up 25%.
NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for this model year.
Complaint index
vs. all tracked vehicles0.28
vs. other Subaru models0.32
vs. other 2024 models0.3
vs. other Compact cars0.52
Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (19)0.27
The contact owns a 2024 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended.
Brakes · 2026-09-17 · ODI 11765003 · Crash
The contact owned a 2024 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended.
Brakes · 2026-08-28 · ODI 11760352 · Crash
While driving at various speeds, my vehicle consistently produces a clicking noise from the upper right-rear C-pillar area.
Body & structure · 2026-07-19 · ODI 11751421
My base level 2024 Subaru Impreza , while driving, has a vibration and shake in the drivers side rearview mirror at speeds over 25 mph, making it difficult to see clearly behind my vehicle.
Body & structure · 2026-04-17 · ODI 11731863
The fuel tank is leaking at molded seam making the vehicle undriveable and a fire safety hazard. Contacting dealer Monday morning.
Fuel system · 2026-04-11 · ODI 11730588
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT Campaign 23V754000 · 2023-11-09
Summary: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek, Impreza, 2023-2024 Forester, and 2023 WRX vehicles. The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break.
Risk: A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power while driving or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake engaged. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the left and right front driveshafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRP-23.
Summary: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek and Impreza vehicles. Due to insufficient clearance, the instrument panel harness may contact the steering beam bracket, damaging the wire insulation and causing a short circuit.
Risk: A short circuit may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the harness and install an additional clamp on the steering beam bracket. If damage is found, dealers will add protective tape or replace the instrument panel harness, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 3, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRL-23.
