2023 Subaru IMPREZA

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2023 Subaru IMPREZA has 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is tires problems (33% of all complaints), specifically: the original equipment (oe) tires (size: 225/40r18) on a 2023 vehicle exhibited severe, deep concentric cracking on the outer sidewalls and near the bead/rim line of all four tires at approximately 30,000 miles. the safety of the driver and passengers was put at extreme risk as the structural integr.

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

TIRES

2 complaints

33%

• The original equipment (OE) tires (Size: 225/40R18) on a 2023 vehicle exhibited severe, deep concentric cracking on the outer sidewalls and near the bead/rim line of all four tires at approximately 30,000 miles. The safety of the driver and passengers was put at extreme risk as the structural integr
• The contact owns a 2023 Subaru Impreza equipped with Sailun Tires, Tire Line: Black Hawk Street UHP, Tire Size: 225/40R18, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact had purchased the tires from Amazon. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware of a bubble on the outside of

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The original equipment (OE) tires (Size: 225/40R18) on a 2023 vehicle exhibited severe, deep concentric cracking on the outer sidewalls and near the bead/rim line of all four tires at approximately 30,000 miles. The safety of the driver and passengers was put at extreme risk as the structural integr”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

1 complaints

17%

• Car does not accelerate from a full stop. Hesitates to react to gas pedal for a few seconds

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Car does not accelerate from a full stop. Hesitates to react to gas pedal for a few seconds”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

1 complaints

17%

• Car does not accelerate from a full stop. Hesitates to react to gas pedal for a few seconds

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Car does not accelerate from a full stop. Hesitates to react to gas pedal for a few seconds”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

1 complaints

17%

• Car does not accelerate from a full stop. Hesitates to react to gas pedal for a few seconds

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Car does not accelerate from a full stop. Hesitates to react to gas pedal for a few seconds”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

1 complaints

17%

• This Subaru model and most other models I have researched is having connections issues with the infotainment systems, connecting and keeping a connection with Android auto and apple. It's not like just a small annoyance, this is causing me big issues when it does connect to Android auto then it is i

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“This Subaru model and most other models I have researched is having connections issues with the infotainment systems, connecting and keeping a connection with Android auto and apple. It's not like just a small annoyance, this is causing me big issues when it does connect to Android auto then it is i”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

TIRES(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 6 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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TIRES: The original equipment (OE) tires (Size: 225/40R18) on a 2023 vehicle exhibited severe, deep concentric cracking on the outer sidewalls and near the bead/rim line of all four tires at approximately 30,000 miles. The safety of the driver and passengers was put at extreme risk as the structural integr
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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FUEL SYSTEM: Car does not accelerate from a full stop. Hesitates to react to gas pedal for a few seconds
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: Car does not accelerate from a full stop. Hesitates to react to gas pedal for a few seconds
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: Car does not accelerate from a full stop. Hesitates to react to gas pedal for a few seconds
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)