AI Damage2024 Subaru Impreza: common problems
Owners of the 2024 Subaru Impreza filed 32 complaints with NHTSA, most often about visibility and service brakes. The maker issued 217 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 32
- involving a crash
- 3
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 217
What fails most often
- 1 Visibility 25% of all complaints
- 2 Service brakes 22% of all complaints
- 3 Forward collision avoidance 19% of all complaints
- 4 Suspension 16% of all complaints
- 5 Steering 13% of all complaints
- 6 Wheels 13% of all complaints
- 7 Electrical system 9% of all complaints
- 8 Tires 9% of all complaints
- Visibility: 8 complaints (25% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
- Service brakes: 7 complaints (22% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 8.
- Forward collision avoidance: 6 complaints (19% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 6.
- Suspension: 5 complaints (16% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 3.
- Steering: 4 complaints (13% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 6.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- 2.5 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- CVT
Drive: AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 32 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 2 | 8 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Suspension | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| Wheels | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 1 | 143 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 1 | 43 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 1 | 14 |
| Powertrain | 2 | 0 | 14 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 4 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The contact stated that the brake pedal went to the floor with no resistance. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle independently accelerated and rear-ended another vehicle, resulting in a multi-vehicle crash. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard.
head on collision/hit the side of another car head, 2024 subaru impreza was smoking before vehicle stopped moving after impact (was slung in the opposite direction), not even five minutes after exiting vehicle it caught flames starting a the front of the engine that spread to the hood
No warning lights or diagnostic messages were displayed before or during the occurrence of this condition. T
My base level 2024 Subaru Impreza , while driving, has a vibration and shake in the drivers side rearview mirror at speeds over 25 mph, making it difficult to see clearly behind my vehicle. Vibration was present as a new vehicle and have reported issue to service advisor at [dealer] as a new vehicle owner.
The fuel tank is leaking at molded seam making the vehicle undriveable and a fire safety hazard. Contacting dealer Monday morning.
My entire dash went out. Nothing worked. This car has only 3500 miles on it. I got danger signs and it said to stop driving the car. Danger. I also got messages in my e-mail I think from Starlink to stop driving the car and bring it in to service. It was dangerous. Service had it for two weeks.
225 40 r18 all four of my tires have a crack thats on the side wall that goes around the whole tire took it to my dealership and they said that it was defective and that i couldn't drive my vehicle like that
The engine has developed repeated oil leaks into the spark plug wells due to failed spark plug tube seals / valve cover sealing on the same engine. The first occurrence was around 24,000 miles.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 1,058 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 50% least complained about).
On average one model year of the Impreza has 64 complaints (11 years in the data). This year has 32, below average.
What to check before buying
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Forward collision avoidance. Radar and camera: calibration after bumper or windshield replacement.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This announcement provides information on a new software update for the Midtronics Dss and DCA machines
- This announcement provides information on an enhancement of the TechShare CVT diagnostic assitance application
- This bulletin provides paint code information for 2027 model year vehicles
- "This Bulletin announces additional troubleshooting steps for the following DTCs
DTC C1956: RH Actuator Circuit DTC C1957: LH Actuator Circuit"
- This announcement provides an update to all 2027 model year Subaru warranty coverages for wear items and…
- This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a…
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.
- This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during…
This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.
- This bulletin announces a repair procedure developed to address cases of the driver side mirror glass…
This bulletin announces a repair procedure developed to address cases of the driver side mirror glass vibrating at highway speeds.This is an revised version of the original bulletin.
- "This bulletin announces a design change to the cord assembly that connects the Center Infotainment…
"This bulletin announces a design change to the cord assembly that connects the Center Infotainment Display (CID) to the CCU, addressing reports of CID screen flickering."
- This bulletin announces design changes to the front seat bottom heat unit
- This bulletin provides guidance when diagnosing chain slip, judder, shudder, and hesitation concerns on…
This bulletin provides guidance when diagnosing chain slip, judder, shudder, and hesitation concerns on the TR580 model CVT transmissions used in the models listed.
- This bulletin announces a design change to the cord assembly that connects the Center Infotainment Display…
This bulletin announces a design change to the cord assembly that connects the Center Infotainment Display (CID) to the CCU, addressing reports of CID screen flickering.
NHTSA lists 217 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Subaru Impreza?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: visibility, service brakes, forward collision avoidance. Total complaints: 32. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: vibration (16%), smoke, burning smell, fire (13%), warning lights, check engine (9%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2024 Subaru Impreza?
NHTSA lists 217 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2024 Subaru Impreza from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2024 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.