3.76 vs. all vehicles Too few recent reports to judge
171 of the 499 complaints about the Subaru Impreza (34.3%) concern Body & structure, making it the model's largest problem area. That share is 3.8× the Body & structure share across all tracked vehicles.
171Complaints · Body & structure
34.3%Share of complaints
3.76×vs. all vehicles
5Last 12 months
0.0%Share involving a crash or fire
1Related recalls
Analysis
5 Body & structure complaints were filed in the last 12 months.
None of these reports describes a crash or fire.
1 recall campaign relates to this area, most recently campaign 22V712000 (2022-09-22, model year 2022).
Spontaneous crack in passenger side of windshield 5 times in a row!!
Body & structure · 2026-09-19 · ODI 11765492
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
For the second year in a row my windshield has cracked. Nothing hit it, or happened to make it crack. Both cracks were long and coming from the bottom of the windshield under the passenger wiper blade.
Body & structure · 2026-04-28 · ODI 11734220
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
I have now had 4 windshields crack and break and need to be replaced. It seems like every time one little rock hits the windshield boom another full replacement is needed.
Body & structure · 2026-02-02 · ODI 11715092
Driver Side Mirror vibrates very badly at speeds of about 50mph and up making it difficult to see what is in the mirror. This was dangerous.
Body & structure · 2025-09-04 · ODI 11684962
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Campaign 22V712000 · 2022-09-22 · Model years: 2022
Summary: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 Impreza and Outback vehicles. The incorrect paint clearcoat may have been applied, which can cause the windshield to be insufficiently bonded to the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
Remedy: Subaru will offer owners a vehicle exchange or repurchase, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 21, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-22.
