3.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
44,288 miles

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problem #8

Jan 012022

Impreza

  • miles
The driver side visor hangs in the face of the driver. It will not stay up against the window, so it blocks the drivers ability to see. The driver must take a hand off the steering wheel to hold it out of the way, and have it block the blazing sun so that she can see the road. This is very unsafe. The passenger side visor fell right off, so the sun shines right in the driver's eyes from that side of the windshield. Both need to be replaced, and/or have their mechanisms replaced so they are safe to use and don't block the driver's vision.

- North Utica, NY, USA

problem #7

Mar 022021

Impreza

  • miles
I have had the most recent airbag recall performed on my car recently. I later received two separate letters in the mail advising me to call/text "fix" to phone numbers 877-244-0533 or 844-898-7574 because my car is supposedly still in need of an airbag recall fix. I have verified through several sources that my vehicle is not subject to any further recalls. These letters are apparently phishing schemes, as the phone numbers are not listed as being NHTSA numbers. The letters include the Subaru and NHTSA logos at the top. The website listed at the bottom of both letters is "safeairbags.com". what disturbs me most is that the letters include my vehicle VIN information, as well as my name and mailing address. The only way that could have happened is if my servicing dealership shared or sold my information to 3rd party companies. Between that and the fact that these letters appear to be phishing for more personal information, I am outraged that this could have happened. What recourse do I have, if any?

- Statesville, NC, USA

problem #6

Oct 122020

Impreza

  • miles
Steering pump, clutch and loss of power

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #5

Oct 122020

Impreza

  • miles
Steering pump, clutch and loss of power

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #4

Jul 312019

Impreza

  • 113,300 miles
After 72 hours of my purchase of the 2010 Subaru Impreza WRX from Toyota boulder dealership located in boulder, Colorado, I had experienced malfunctions with the starter of the vehicle. I had absolutely no fault in this situation, however I was simply misinformed and therefore purchased a vehicle that wasnt in adequate, safe conditions. On Tuesday I had experienced a lack of power when starting up the vehicle. I had no problems with the vehicle in the morning however around noon I had driven 10 miles from my work and had down shifted to 1 gear from 2nd and the vehicle stalled. The following day I had then tried to fire up the vehicle but it would not start. The electrical system was on par, the battery was at 86% of life which narrowed it down to either the starter or alternator. However by the looks and my knowledge of these types of vehicles I believe the root of the malfunction lies within the starter. The car was stationary the second time I had tried to start the vehicle.

- Edwards, CO, USA

problem #3

Aug 142018

Impreza

  • 92,000 miles
Installation of inferior parts in the engine, causing catastrophic failure of the crainkshaft and bottom end.

- Missoula, MT, USA

problem #2

Nov 152018

Impreza

  • 69,000 miles
Vehicle hesitates then surges forward violently when accelerator is pressed when engine is cold or in cold weather. Condition improves when engine is warmed up. Dealership and Subaru have not addressed the issue. Dealership will not allow me to drive vehicle as they say it's unsafe, but are not working on solving the issue.

- Parkville, MD, USA

problem #1

May 012015

Impreza

  • 80,000 miles
The driver side sun visor no longer stays up. The internal plastic tension tubing has broken and visor can separate from mount attaching to the car. Problem occurs when vehicle is stationary and moving. Problem was not exacerbated by any action or abuse, it simply started.

- Greenville, NC, USA