2022 Subaru Impreza

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2022 Subaru Impreza: common problems and reliability

One of the better Impreza years.

13 owner complaints, most about power train. 1 recall.

Should I buy a 2022 Impreza?

The 2022 Subaru Impreza has 13 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are power train and visibility/wiper.

Safety record for the 2022 model year

13
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
0
Crash reports
2
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2022 Subaru Impreza vehicles (US, public record).

The Year Score compares this year with other Impreza years only. How we score it

Is 2022 a good year for the Impreza?

Across the 31 Impreza model years we track, complaint volume runs from 4 (2023) to 492 (2013). With 13 complaints, the 2022 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

power train
4
visibility/wiper
3
service brakes
2
steering
2
engine
1

Recalls affecting the 2022 Impreza

visibility:windshield

Campaign 22V712000

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 Impreza and Outback vehicles. The incorrect paint clearcoat may have been applied, which can cause the windshield to be insufficiently bonded to the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."

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 2022 ranks against the rest.

Compare the Impreza against its rivals

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