2016 Subaru Impreza Problems, Recalls & Reliability
108 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2016 Subaru Impreza, alongside 1 recall campaign and 0 defect investigations. It scores 33/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Other leads the reports, typically around 44,000 miles.
Typical
Where 2016 sits among all Impreza years
What owners report
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 53 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 28,817 miles. Half of those reports fall between 23,745 and 40,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (1)
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake…
Fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's…
Technical service bulletins
349 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2016 Subaru Impreza. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2016 Impreza TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2016 Subaru Impreza reliable?
The 2016 Subaru Impreza drew 108 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 33/100, scored against the model's worst year (2012).
What are the most common 2016 Subaru Impreza problems?
The top reported problems for the 2016 Subaru Impreza are other (21 complaints), electrical (18), and transmission & drivetrain (13).
At what mileage do 2016 Subaru Impreza problems show up?
Owners most often report 2016 Subaru Impreza problems around 28,817 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 23,745 and 40,000 miles.
Does the 2016 Subaru Impreza have recalls?
1 recall campaign applies to the 2016 Subaru Impreza. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.