2014 Subaru Impreza: common problems and reliability
One of the worst Impreza years.
One of the Subaru Impreza years to avoid. All Impreza years
318 owner complaints, most about air bags. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 2014 Impreza?The 2014 Subaru Impreza has 318 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and engine.
Safety record for the 2014 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2014 Subaru Impreza vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2014 a good year for the Impreza?
Across the 31 Impreza model years we track, complaint volume runs from 4 (2023) to 492 (2013). With 318 complaints, the 2014 Impreza sits above the model's median of 68.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2014 Impreza
exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Campaign 19V149000Subaru 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 light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park.
engine and engine cooling:engine
Campaign 18V772000Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Subaru Impreza, 2012-2013 Impreza Stationwagon, 2013 Subaru BRZ, XV Crosstrek and Toyota Scion FR-S vehicles. The engine valve springs in these vehicles may fracture causing an engine malfunction or a possible engine stall.
electrical system
Campaign 16V738000Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2008-2014 Impreza vehicles and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, all equipped with turbo-charged engines. The relay that controls the secondary air injection pump may fail, causing the pump to continuously operate and overheat.
What owners say across generations
Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide.
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