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Reliability Database
Subaru

Impreza

Compact Sedan
Best Engine ⚠️ Caution (3.1)
5 Generations
9 Engines Rated
2,438 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
3 recommended 2 caution 4 avoid

Generation Timeline

2000-2007 2nd
3 engines
681 complaints 🔥 8 ☠ 1
Unknown ❌ Avoid (1.6)
→
2008-2011 3rd
1 engine
422 complaints 🔥 10
Unknown ❌ Avoid (1.1)
→
2012-2016 4th
2 engines
741 complaints 🔥 11
2.0L 4-cyl ⚠️ Caution (3.1)
→
2017-2023 5th
2 engines
571 complaints 🔥 8 ☠ 1
2.0L 4-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.5)
→
2024-2025 6th
1 engine
23 complaints 🔥 2
2.5L 4-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.0)
→
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