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2014 Subaru Impreza: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues

Name: 2014 Subaru Impreza
Brand: Subaru

What the public record actually says about the 2014 Subaru Impreza — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.

The read

Middle-of-the-pack complaint volume for wagon.

Owners filed 108 NHTSA complaints — more complaints than 60% of 2014 wagons. Air Bags leads the reports (32%). 3 safety recall campaigns on record — check the VIN and remedy terms with a dealer.

Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2014 wagons, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.

Complaints filed

108

Reports to NHTSA, 2014

Safety recalls

NHTSA campaigns on record

NHTSA crash test

Overall NCAP rating

Combined MPG

EPA estimate

Complaint volume vs. segment peers

More complaints than 60% of 2014 wagons

The bar is this car's percentile among 2014 wagons by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.

Known issues

Air Bags issues lead owner complaints (32% of 108 reports), followed by electrical system (16%).

Air Bags32% · 35 reports

Electrical System16% · 17 reports

Engine13% · 14 reports

Power Train7% · 8 reports

Structure6% · 6 reports

Vehicle Speed Control5% · 5 reports

Steering4% · 4 reports

Suspension4% · 4 reports

+ 8 more component categories with fewer reports.

Share of all 108 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11489320, ODI 11438971, ODI 11438969, ODI 11011339, ODI 10986389.

Recalls(3)

Open a recall to read what NHTSA says is wrong, what can happen, and how it gets fixed. Check the VIN and remedy eligibility with a dealer; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though a manufacturer may offer more coverage.

Engine And Engine CoolingJan 2018 · 18V772000Details +

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Subaru Impreza, 2012-2013 Impreza Stationwagon, 2013 Subaru BRZ, XV Crosstrek and Toyota Scion FR-S vehicles. The engine valve springs in these vehicles may fracture causing an engine malfunction or a possible engine stall.

Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. Toyota will notify the FR-S owners. Dealers will replace the valve springs, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614, Toyota owners may contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-888-270-9371. Subaru's number for this recall is WTY-84.

Electrical System · 16V738000Details +

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2008-2014 Impreza vehicles and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, all equipped with turbo-charged engines. The relay that controls the secondary air injection pump may fail, causing the pump to continuously operate and overheat.

Risk: If the air injection pump overheats, it may melt and increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary air injection pump relay, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTM-73.

Exterior Lighting · 19V149000Details +

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park.

Risk: Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUE-90.

A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.

Investigations

0 NHTSA investigations on record

No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.

Crash-test ratings

2014 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD NHTSA source

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2014 Subaru Impreza SW AWD NHTSA source

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).

Fuel economy by trim

Trim	Engine	Drivetrain	Transmission	City	Hwy	Combined
Impreza Wagon AWD	2.0L 4-cyl	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic (variable gear ratios)	27	35	30
Impreza AWD	2.0L 4-cyl	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic (variable gear ratios)	27	35	30
Impreza AWD	2.0L 4-cyl	All-Wheel Drive	Manual 5-spd	24	33	28
Impreza Wagon AWD	2.0L 4-cyl	All-Wheel Drive	Manual 5-spd	24	33	27
Impreza Wagon AWD	2.5L 4-cyl	All-Wheel Drive	Manual 5-spd	19	25	21
Impreza AWD	2.5L 4-cyl	All-Wheel Drive	Manual 5-spd	19	25	21
Impreza Wagon AWD	2.5L 4-cyl	All-Wheel Drive	Manual 6-spd	17	23	19
Impreza AWD	2.5L 4-cyl	All-Wheel Drive	Manual 6-spd	17	23	19

EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.

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Compare model years

2010 2011 2012 2013Most complained 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023Fewest reports 2024 2025

"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.

2014 Subaru Impreza: frequently asked

What does the complaint record show for the 2014 Subaru Impreza?

Owners filed 108 NHTSA complaints about the 2014 Subaru Impreza — more complaints than 60% of comparable 2014 wagons, so it sits toward the weaker end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.

What are the most common problems on the 2014 Subaru Impreza?

The most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (32% of complaints) and electrical system (16%).

How many recalls does the 2014 Subaru Impreza have?

3 recalls have been issued that affect the 2014 Subaru Impreza, covering components such as engine and engine cooling. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.

What gas mileage does the 2014 Subaru Impreza get?

The EPA rates the 2014 Subaru Impreza between 19 and 30 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.