2007 SUBARU IMPREZA Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Subaru Impreza. This model year has 68 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Airbag Malfunctions.
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Worst 2007 Subaru Impreza Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbag Malfunctions
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Subaru Impreza. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag Malfunctions | 27 | 3 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 13 | — | 1 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 7 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Brake System | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electric | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2007 Subaru Impreza. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Showing 68 most recent complaints
car just locking on its own as you're driving down the road cruise control light blinking on and off randomly had a brake light gets stuck when I got home and got other vehicle the other night it took you forever to get that off but I have received takata airbag recall notice do …
My brake line was extremely rusted and broke while driving. I I discovered this when I got home after I felt a Difference in the brake pedal and the responsiveness which quickly lead to no response at all with the brakes and brake light coming on right before I pulled into my dri…
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WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD(LUCKILY AT 35 MPH) THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. I DOWN SHIFTED AND USED THE EBRAKE AND STOPPED SAFELY AND NOTICED A PUDDLE UNDER THE CAR IN FRONT OF THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE. AFTER GETTING THE VEHICLE HOME SAFELY, AND CHECKING THINGS…
THE "AIRBAG" LIGHT FOR DRIVERS SIDE COMES ON AND GOES OFF RANDOMLY. THIS PROBLEM WAS DISCOVERED WHILE UNDER WARRANTY AND I DID TAKE THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR. BUT IF THE DEALERSHIP EVER REPAIRED THE PROBLEM (I SUSPECT THEY DID NOT REPAIR IT) THE LIGHT STILL CONTINUES TO COME ON A…
2007 SUBARU IMPREZA. CONSUMER WRITE IN REGARDS TO RECALL AND REPAIRS. *AS THE CONSUMER STATED THE KNUCKLE/HUB WAS RUSTED. THE CONSUMER REFERENCED RECALL WVX-34 THAT WAS NOT BEING HONORED. *JS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUBARU IMPREZA. WHILE PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY, THE CONTROL ARM FAILED AND THE WHEELS SEIZED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER (WALLACE SUBARU, 320 VOLUNTEER PKWY, BRISTOL, TN 37620, (888)-859-0650) WAS CONTACTED, BUT THE VEHIC…
ROAD SALT RUSTING OUT BRAKE LINES AT JUNCTION RIGHT IN FONT OF RIGHT REAR WHEEL. VEHICLE LOST BREAKING. PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKES AND USE HAND BRAKE TO STOP. THIS MAYBE LIKE THE OTHER SALT RELATED BRAKE LINE RECALLS FOR THIS MODEL OTHER YEARS AND OTHER SU…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V016000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL R…
THE VVL PRESSURE SWITCH HOUSING UNIT CHIPPED CAUSING OIL TO SPILL ALL OVER THE ENGINE AND MAKES THE OIL I PUT BACK IN THE CAR JUS TLEAK RIGHT BACK OUT THE NEXT DAY. THE CAR IS NO UNDRIVABLE I HAVE NO WAY TO OR FROM WORK THE BUS RUNS NO WEAR NEAR MY HOUSE IM LOSING MONEY DAILY I S…
BRANDON, THE SERVICE ADVISOR AT SUBARU OF SANTA CRUZ, ATTENDED TO MY SERVICE AND REPAIR NEEDS I HAD IN JULY OF 2017, HOWEVER NOT THE AIRBAG RECALL. WHEN I ENTERED THE SERVICE AREA I WENT OVER MY CONCERNS WITH THE VEHICLE AND WHAT SERVICES I NEEDED. I ALSO ASKED BRANDON TO LOOK …
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V016000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF T…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V016000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE…
TAKATA RECALL, I WAS INFORMED VIA MAIL THAT THERE IS CURRENTLY A RECALL ON CERTAIN SUBARU MODEL AIRBAGS AND THAT MY CAR IS AFFECTED.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE IN FRONT REAR-ENDED THE VEHICLE AHEAD OF IT AND CAUSED THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE TO REAR END THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. …
TAKATA RECALL IT HAS BEEN OVER A YEAR SINCE I RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE AND SUBARU STILL HAS NOT PRODUCED A FIX
TAKATA RECALL PARTS UNAVAILABLE UNTIL MARCH 31, 2018
TAKATA RECALL. I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM SUBARU TODAY STATING THAT MY CAR IS AFFECTED BY THE RECALL, BUT THAT THEY DON'T EXPECT TO HAVE SUFFICIENT PARTS TO BEGIN REPAIRS UNTIL MARCH 31, 2018. I AM NOT HAPPY THAT I WILL HAVE TO WAIT SUCH A LONG TIME TO HAVE MY CAR FIXED AND WOUL…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V359000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REP…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V359000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE INTERIM NOTICE DID NOT GIVE A S…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2007 Subaru Impreza.
Recalls for 2007 Subaru Impreza
9 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2007 Subaru Impreza. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2007 Subaru Impreza — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2007 Subaru Impreza reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2007 Subaru Impreza has 68 NHTSA owner complaints, 6 crash-related, and 9 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Airbag Malfunctions (27 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Subaru Impreza?▾
#1: Airbag Malfunctions (27 complaints). #2: Engine Problems (13 complaints). #3: Transmission / Drivetrain (8 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Subaru Impreza?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2007 Subaru Impreza?▾
The 2007 Subaru Impreza has 6 crash-related complaints and 2 fire reports out of 68 total NHTSA complaints. 7 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2007 Subaru Impreza have any recalls?▾
Yes — 9 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2007 Subaru Impreza. The largest issue: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2007 Subaru Impreza?▾
The 2007 Subaru Impreza has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Airbag Malfunctions issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Subaru Impreza reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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