Do 2018 Subaru Impreza owners report Exterior Lighting problems?

64 of 149 NHTSA complaints for the 2018 Subaru Impreza (43%) involve Exterior Lighting.

Do 2018 Subaru Impreza owners report Visibility/Wiper problems?

33 of 149 NHTSA complaints for the 2018 Subaru Impreza (22%) involve Visibility/Wiper.

Do 2018 Subaru Impreza owners report Electrical System problems?

12 of 149 NHTSA complaints for the 2018 Subaru Impreza (8%) involve Electrical System.

2018 Subaru Impreza — Common Problems Owners Report

Owners filed 149 complaints with NHTSA. Exterior lighting is the most reported area at 43%, followed by visibility/wiper issues (22%). The engine complaints are fewer (7%) but the most serious by outcome, with the only reported fire and the only reported death. Worth a careful look on a test drive.

Most reported areas

Exterior Lighting safety 43%

The single biggest complaint: 64 reports (43%), linked to 1 crash. Owners describe dim or weak headlights, so check the lighting during a test drive.

Visibility/Wiper0 22%

Second most reported: 33 reports (22%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries. Owners often mention windshield cracks. Inspect the glass closely.

Electrical System safety 8%

12 reports (8%), tied to 1 crash and 1 injury. Some owners report stalling while driving, so watch for it on the road.

Engine safety 7%

Only 11 reports (7%) but the most serious by outcome: the single reported fire, the single reported death, and 1 crash. Worth checking carefully.

Structure safety 4%

The fewest complaints: 6 reports (4%), linked to 1 crash. A small but recurring area, with owners again noting windshield cracks.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 149 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.