Last updated: 2026-10-10

RELIABILITY SCORE: 81/100 (EXCELLENT)

2026 Subaru Impreza Reliability Report

The 2026 Subaru Impreza rates excellent for reliability, with no owner complaints or recalls so far, though repairs cost more than its class.

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Recalls

Complaints

Complaint Rate

0per 10,000 sold

Est. Repair Cost

$653

Annual Fuel Cost

$2,050

Detailed Score Breakdown

Complaint Severity70/100

Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume

Repair Costs70/100

Independent repair cost ratings

Recall Impact100/100

Recall count weighted by severity

Issue Diversity100/100

Breadth of reported problem categories

The Verdict

Buy

Has no complaints or recalls on file yet, which mostly reflects limited time on the road rather than a proven record.

Should You Buy the 2026 Subaru Impreza?

Owners have filed no complaints about this year, and federal recall records show no recalls. Its reliability standing is excellent, and it sits close to average among 2026 sedans. Within the Impreza's scored model years it ranks first, but that mostly reflects how little time it has had on the road. Complaints take time to arrive. The 2025 model has good reliability and rates worse, with 2 complaints and no recalls.

No problems are on record for this year, so there is no symptom to describe and no recall that keeps the car off the road. Cost is the one weak point in the data. Independent repair-cost data puts yearly repairs for the Impreza at $653, above the $526 typical for its class. That estimate covers the model as a whole, not just this year.

Treat the clean record as a good start, not proof. Ask for the service history on any specific car and confirm with the seller that no recall work is open. The 2025 is also a fair comparison, since it has a short record of its own.

See also the 2025 Subaru Impreza for an earlier comparison.

Pros

+Strong reliability score
+Infrequent unscheduled repairs
+No recalls issued
+Below-average complaint rate for Sedan

Cons

−Above-average repair costs for its class

Compare 2026 Subaru Impreza With

2026 Volkswagen Golf

Reliability: 84/100

Excellent

2026 BMW 2 Series

Reliability: 70/100

Good

Recall Overview

recalls on record

No recalls are on record for the 2026 Subaru Impreza — uncommon, and a strong signal of manufacturing quality.

NHTSA.gov →

Complaint Breakdown

per 10,000 sold

Segment avg: 0.3

LowAvgHigh

Very Low

Safety Incidents

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.

VIN History Report

Buying a used 2026 Subaru Impreza? Check its history first

Every 2026 Subaru Impreza has a different past. A VIN check reveals hidden accidents, title problems, odometer rollbacks, and open recalls that reliability scores can't show you.

Accidents
Open Recalls
Title History
Odometer Rollback

2026 Subaru Impreza NHTSA Safety Ratings

Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)

Gas Powertrain

Driver: 5/5Passenger: 5/5

Rollover risk: 9.3%

Safety Technologies

Dynamic Head Restraints (Not Available)Head Restraint (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Advanced Belt Feature (Not Available)Seat Belt Pretensioners (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Seat Belt Load Limiters (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Frontal Air Bag (Driver, Front Passenger)Head Protection (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Torso and/or Pelvis Protection (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Knee (Driver)Additional Air Bags (Seat Pan Air Bag)Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Requirements (Yes)Unattended Child Reminder Direct Sensing System (No)LATCH Locations (2nd row)Driver Monitoring System (No)Automatic High Beams (Standard)

View full safety data on NHTSA.gov →

Subaru ImprezaRepair Costs & Maintenance

Maintenance Rating

3.5

Based on NHTSA complaint patterns, recall severity, and publicly available cost benchmarks.

Est. Annual Maintenance

$653

vs $526 avg for compact cars

vs $652 avg for all vehicles

Repair Frequency

0.3

unscheduled repair visits per year

Severe Repair Probability

17%

chance of a major repair

Annual Cost Comparison

Impreza

$653

Category Avg

$526

All Vehicles

$652

Category-level averages derived from publicly available industry reports (AAA, CarMD). Model-level estimates produced by Auto Reliability Index.

Subaru Impreza Resale Value

The Subaru Impreza is estimated to retain about 65.2% of its original value after 5 years, based on observed used-car listings.

This benchmark covers the Subaru Impreza model overall and is not specific to the 2026 model year.

Value Retained: 65.2%
Depreciation: 34.8%
Listings Analyzed: 182

Listings observed in May 2021. This is a historical market benchmark, not a current price quote.

Explore Subaru Impreza depreciation and resale value on CarResaleValue.com

MPG & Annual Running Costs

Gas

29 MPG

Running cost: $2,700/yr

Fuel + repair

26–27 city / 33 hwy MPG

Running cost includes EPA fuel-cost estimate and independent repair-cost data (repair cost estimated at model level). Excludes routine maintenance, depreciation, and insurance. Data as of 2026 EPA label cycle.

Gas trims

Trim	Drive	Trans.	City	Hwy	Comb	Fuel Cost
Impreza 2.0L 4-cyl	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AV-S8)	27	33	29	$2,050
Impreza 2.5L 4-cyl	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AV-S8)	26	33	29	$2,050

Best & Worst Subaru Impreza Years

Best Subaru Impreza Years to Buy

Based on reliability index score

Top Pick

Good

Subaru Impreza Reliability Score Trend

Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.

Subaru Impreza reliability scores by year
Year	Score	Rating
2018	69/100	Good
2019	66/100	Good
2020	74/100	Good
2021	71/100	Good
2022	76/100	Good
2023	74/100	Good
2024	74/100	Good
2025	77/100	Good
2026	81/100	Excellent

Subaru Impreza Reliability Compared to Other Years

Reliability scores compared across model years
Year	Score	vs Prior Year	Rating	Recalls	Complaints
2026(selected)	81/100	+4	Excellent	0	0
2025	77/100	+3	Good	0	2
2024	74/100	0	Good	2	23
2023	74/100	-2	Good	2	4
2022	76/100	+5	Good	1	11
2021	71/100	-3	Good	2	14
2020	74/100	+8	Good	1	83
2019	66/100	-3	Good	5	185
2018	69/100	—	Good	5	148

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2026 Subaru Impreza reliable?

Its reliability standing is excellent, and it is close to average among 2026 sedans. Owners have filed no complaints and federal recall records show no recalls. That clean record partly reflects how little time this year has had on the road, so it is encouraging but not yet a long-term track record.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Subaru Impreza?

None are on record. Owners have filed no complaints about this year, so there is no pattern of symptoms to report. Complaints build up as a model year ages, so the picture may change. For comparison, the 2025 model has 2 complaints on file, also a very small number.

Does the 2026 Subaru Impreza have any recalls?

No. Federal recall records list zero recalls for this model year. The 2025 Impreza also has none. Still, ask the seller to confirm that no recall work is open on the specific car you are considering before you buy it.

How much does it cost to maintain a 2026 Subaru Impreza?

Independent repair-cost data estimates $653 a year for the Impreza, compared with $526 for its class. That is higher than typical. The figure covers the model as a whole rather than 2026 alone, so use it as a general guide to expected upkeep.

Is the 2026 Subaru Impreza better than the 2025?

On paper, yes. The 2026 rates excellent with no complaints, while the 2025 rates good and has 2 complaints and no recalls. However, the 2026 has had less time to collect complaints, so the comparison is not settled. The 2025 is still a reasonable option to compare.

Don’t buy a 2026 Subaru Impreza without checking its VIN first — hidden accidents, title issues, and open recalls could cost you thousands.

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How we score the 2026 Subaru Impreza

Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2026 Subaru Impreza does best on recall impact (100/100) and worst on repair costs (70/100). Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.

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