2018 Subaru Impreza problems and complaints
Owners have filed 151 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Subaru Impreza. The most-reported areas: Exterior Lighting (64), Visibility/Wiper (34), Unknown Or Other (25).
Key takeaways
- 151 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 5 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 64 | 42% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 34 | 23% |
| Unknown Or Other | 25 | 17% |
| Electrical System | 12 | 8% |
| Engine | 11 | 7% |
| Structure | 6 | 4% |
| Visibility | 6 | 4% |
| Power Train | 4 | 3% |
| Steering | 3 | 2% |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 2% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 2% |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Subaru Impreza SW AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| 2018 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Visibility/Wiper - filed 2026-09-19
Spontaneous crack in passenger side of windshield 5 times in a row!!
Steering - filed 2026-09-13
Vehicle Information: 2018 Subaru ImprezaVIN: [XXX] Affected: Steering (Electronic Power Steering / EPS Gear Box Assembly)Description of the Safety Defect:I am reporting a severe safety defect regarding a sudden and total loss of power steering assist while driving my 2018 Subaru Impreza.The Electronic Power Steering (E...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-05-06
I bought a new Subaru Impreza and there is a cam carrier leak that was reported last time I took it for service at the dealership two weeks ago. There are only 41k miles on the car, and there were no warning lights/messages. Upon my research, this is a common problem with Subarus due to the sealant that they use with a...
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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.