2014 Subaru Impreza problems and complaints
Owners have filed 108 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Subaru Impreza. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (38), Engine (20), Electrical System (17).
Key takeaways
- 108 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 16 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 6 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 38 | 35% |
| Engine | 20 | 19% |
| Electrical System | 17 | 16% |
| Power Train | 9 | 8% |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 | 8% |
| Structure | 8 | 7% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 7% |
| Wheels | 5 | 5% |
| Suspension | 5 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 5% |
| Seats | 5 | 5% |
| Steering | 4 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Subaru Impreza SW AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| 2014 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2026-06-21
Cabin blower fan stopped working. Faint burned plastic smell. Starting with the blower motor, I worked backwards. The Blower Motor Resistor showed significant wear, which I replaced. After checking or replacing all other components, I realized that it was likely the AC Control Unit. I took it out and the electrical ...
Engine - filed 2026-04-05
Vehicle Production Date: January 2014 Related Recall: Subaru WTM-73 / NHTSA ID 16V738 (revised July 11, 2017 as WTM-73R) Recall Coverage Production End Date: September 13, 2013 Mileage at First Incident (March 2024): 79,268 Mileage at Second Incident (February 2026): 92,325 The secondary air pump failed in March 2024 ...
Power Train - filed 2025-10-22
I am filing a complaint regarding a known issue with the CVT transmission in my 2014 Subaru Impreza, currently at approximately 80,000 miles. The CVT has started making a loud whining noise while driving. A licensed, independent repair shop diagnosed this as a likely early sign of internal CVT failure, advising that fa...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.