Subaru Impreza
10 model years from 2018 to 2027, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2018–2027
- Class
- Small Station Wagons, Midsize Cars
- Latest engines
- 2.5L 4-cyl
- Best MPG
- 29–32 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- ★★★★★ (2025)
- Recalls
- 13 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2019 (194)
- Fewest problems
- 2022
- Interest
- 26,267 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 Impreza in brief
The 2026 Subaru Impreza is a small station wagon offered with 2 engines (2.0L 4-cyl and 2.5L 4-cyl) and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 176 inches long and 70 inches wide on a 105-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,172 lb (Convenience/Touring 4dr Sedan).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 29 MPG combined (27 city / 33 highway), 9% better than the 2026 small station wagon average of 26.6 MPG, for an estimated $2,300 a year in fuel.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the wheels.
The Subaru Impreza has 10 model years in our data, from 2018 to 2027, classed as Small Station Wagons, Midsize Cars.
Its most efficient year was 2023 at 32 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 29 to 32 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the visibility/wiper (151), exterior lighting (128), unknown or other (78).
Buying used? 2023 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2019 is the year to avoid.
2019 has the most recalls (5); all years together count 13 campaigns and 501 owner complaints.
How the 2018 Impreza compares
The 2018 Subaru Impreza is a midsize car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl engine and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 182 inches long and 70 inches wide on a 105-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,034 lb (4dr Sedan).
About the Subaru Impreza
The Subaru Impreza is a compact car that has been manufactured by the Japanese automaker Subaru since 1992. It was introduced as a replacement for the Leone, with the predecessor's EA series engines replaced by the new EJ series. It is now in its sixth generation.
From the Wikipedia article "Subaru Impreza", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 Impreza pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.
Watch out for
- Modest powerUp to 152 hp, versus about 214 hp for similar 2026 models.
Best and worst years to buy used
2023 Impreza
4 owner complaints · 2 recalls
NHTSA overall: ★★★★★
Year to avoid2019 Impreza
194 owner complaints · 5 recalls · 1 fire report · 6 crash reports
Most reported: Exterior Lighting
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 7 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
Impreza changes by model year
- 2024
- New body dimensions: 6.3 in shorter — most likely a redesign or new generation
- Engine added: 2.5L 4-cyl
- Best combined MPG down from 32 to 30
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 10 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2.5L 4-cyl | 29 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl | 29 MPG | 176 in | 3,172 lb | Not rated | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl | 30 MPG | 176 in | 3,172 lb | ★★★★★ | 0 | 5 |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl | 30 MPG | 176 in | 3,172 lb | ★★★★★ | 2 | 32 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl | 32 MPG | 182.3 in | 3,034 lb | ★★★★★ | 2 | 4 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl | 32 MPG | 182.3 in | 3,034 lb | ★★★★★ | 1 | 14 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl | 32 MPG | 182.3 in | 3,034 lb | ★★★★★ | 2 | 14 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl | 31 MPG | 182.3 in | 3,034 lb | ★★★★★ | 1 | 85 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl | 32 MPG | 182.3 in | 3,034 lb | ★★★★★ | 5 | 194 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl | 32 MPG | 182.3 in | 3,034 lb | ★★★★★ | 5 | 152 |
Alternatives to the 2026 Impreza
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Honda HR-V | 28 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Nissan Leaf | 303 mi | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Chevrolet Trax | 30 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Buick Envista | 30 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Subaru. How we calculate this →



