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2016 Subaru Impreza: common problems and reliability
An average Impreza year.
75 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2016 Impreza?The 2016 Subaru Impreza has 75 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and power train.
Safety record for the 2016 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2016 Subaru Impreza vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Impreza years only. How we score it
Is 2016 a good year for the Impreza?
Across the 31 Impreza model years we track, complaint volume runs from 4 (2023) to 492 (2013). With 75 complaints, the 2016 Impreza sits about the same as 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 2016 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.
What owners say across generations
Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Impreza. See the full Impreza owner picture and every model year.
Other Impreza model years
Compare every Impreza year side by side to see how 2016 ranks against the rest.
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