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2021 Subaru Impreza: common problems and reliability
One of the better Impreza years.
14 owner complaints, most about forward collision avoidance. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2021 Impreza?The 2021 Subaru Impreza has 14 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are forward collision avoidance and visibility/wiper.
Safety record for the 2021 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2021 Subaru Impreza vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Impreza years only. How we score it
Is 2021 a good year for the Impreza?
Across the 31 Impreza model years we track, complaint volume runs from 4 (2023) to 492 (2013). With 14 complaints, the 2021 Impreza sits below 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 2021 Impreza
suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Campaign 21V675000Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2021 Impreza vehicles. The left-front lower control arm weld may fail, allowing the control arm to separate from the crossmember.
power train:shift linkage/cable/rod
Campaign 21V024000Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2021 Outback and Impreza vehicles. The continuously variable transmission (CVT) select lever cable nut may not have been tightened properly, allowing the nut to loosen.
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 2021 ranks against the rest.
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