Severe Issues

2010 SUBARU IMPREZA Problems

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2010 Subaru Impreza. This model year has 46 NHTSA complaints β€” top issue: Engine Problems.

46
Complaints
3
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
β€”
Deaths
15
Recalls

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Worst 2010 Subaru Impreza Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1
10
complaints

Engine Problems

Fires:1
#2
8
complaints

Uncategorized Issues

#3
7
complaints

Airbag Malfunctions

Crash-related:1

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Subaru Impreza. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
Engine Problems10β€”1β€”
Uncategorized Issues8β€”β€”β€”
Airbag Malfunctions71β€”β€”
Brake System71β€”β€”
Fuel/Propulsion System6β€”β€”β€”
Transmission / Drivetrain5β€”β€”β€”
Electrical Faults4β€”β€”β€”
Visibility/Wiper4β€”β€”β€”
Unintended Acceleration41β€”β€”
Tire Issues2β€”β€”β€”
Visibility2β€”β€”β€”
Hydraulic21β€”β€”
Seat-Related Issues1β€”β€”β€”
Structural Problems1β€”β€”β€”

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 2010 Subaru Impreza. Type a keyword (e.g. β€œtransmission”, β€œstalling”, β€œbrakes”) to filter.

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Showing 46 most recent complaints

Electrical FaultsAug 17, 2023

The contact owns a 2010 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle would not start. The contact was able to jumpstart the vehicle and the vehicle was able to start. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact replaced the battery…

Airbag MalfunctionsFeb 22, 2023

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Engine ProblemsπŸ”₯ FireAug 3, 2022

The contact owned a 2010 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated while her son was driving approximately 60 MPH, he stated that he heard a loud bang from the engine compartment and saw smoke coming from under the hood. The son stated that an unknown warning light had illuminated. The …

Uncategorized IssuesJul 16, 2022

The driver side visor hangs in the face of the driver. It will not stay up against the window, so it blocks the drivers ability to see. The driver must take a hand off the steering wheel to hold it out of the way, and have it block the blazing sun so that she can see the road. Th…

Visibility/WiperDec 3, 2021

The driver's side sun visor, which is supposed to stay where you put it (either up out of the way or down in front of the window) has lost its grip and now just hangs straight down obscuring my view of the road ahead and could swing into my face if I brake or accelerate quickly.

Tire IssuesAug 12, 2021

All four tires had to be replaced due to tire rot. The tires had a 45,000 warranty and had to be replaced with 14,000 miles on the tires. The tires were deemed unsafe to drive on. 08/05/2021

Uncategorized IssuesMar 3, 2021

I HAVE HAD THE MOST RECENT AIRBAG RECALL PERFORMED ON MY CAR RECENTLY. I LATER RECEIVED TWO SEPARATE LETTERS IN THE MAIL ADVISING ME TO CALL/TEXT "FIX" TO PHONE NUMBERS 877-244-0533 OR 844-898-7574 BECAUSE MY CAR IS SUPPOSEDLY STILL IN NEED OF AN AIRBAG RECALL FIX. I HAVE VERIFI…

Unintended AccelerationOct 12, 2020

STEERING PUMP, CLUTCH AND LOSS OF POWER

Unintended AccelerationOct 12, 2020

STEERING PUMP, CLUTCH AND LOSS OF POWER

Brake SystemFeb 25, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND WENT TO THE FLOOR BOARD WITH THE BRAKES FAILURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND BECAME OF BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM THE V…

Transmission / DrivetrainJan 22, 2020

THE TRANSMISSION COOLING LINES ARE RUSTING AND CORRODING, WHICH LEADS TO TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKING OR SPRAYING OUT OF THE LINE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. WHICH LEADS TO LOSS OF TRANSMISSION FLUID AND TRANSMISSION NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. SEE IN PICTURE THE TRANSMISSION COOLING LINE WA…

Uncategorized IssuesAug 1, 2019

AFTER 72 HOURS OF MY PURCHASE OF THE 2010 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX FROM TOYOTA BOULDER DEALERSHIP LOCATED IN BOULDER, COLORADO, I HAD EXPERIENCED MALFUNCTIONS WITH THE STARTER OF THE VEHICLE. I HAD ABSOLUTELY NO FAULT IN THIS SITUATION, HOWEVER I WAS SIMPLY MISINFORMED AND THEREFORE PU…

Uncategorized IssuesFeb 25, 2019

INSTALLATION OF INFERIOR PARTS IN THE ENGINE, CAUSING CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE CRAINKSHAFT AND BOTTOM END.

Airbag MalfunctionsJan 24, 2019

TAKATA RECALL MY CAR WAS PARKED IN A SPACE WHEN I LEFT TO GO AND EAT. WHEN I GOT BACK TO THE CAR S0MEONE HAD BACKED INTO IT . THEY HAD IT REPAIRED AND IT WAS FINE.

Unintended AccelerationDec 27, 2018

VEHICLE HESITATES THEN SURGES FORWARD VIOLENTLY WHEN ACCELERATOR IS PRESSED WHEN ENGINE IS COLD OR IN COLD WEATHER. CONDITION IMPROVES WHEN ENGINE IS WARMED UP. DEALERSHIP AND SUBARU HAVE NOT ADDRESSED THE ISSUE. DEALERSHIP WILL NOT ALLOW ME TO DRIVE VEHICLE AS THEY SAY IT'S UNSA…

Electrical FaultsDec 18, 2018

VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. CAR DIED WHEN STARTING. THE STARTER TURNED OVER AND THE ENGINE ENGAGED, BUT IMMEDIATELY DIED. THERE WAS NO FOREWARNING CONCERNING THE HEALTH OF THE ENGINE (I.E. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, NO ROUGH RIDING/ISSUES WITH GEARS). MY MECHANIC CHECKED INSIDE THE F…

Fuel/Propulsion SystemMay 29, 2017

I AM UNABLE TO ADD ANY MORE FUEL TO MY CARE EVEN THOUGH MY FUEL TANK IS ALMOST EMPTY. I KNOW IT IS ALMOST EMPTY BECAUSE IT HAS BEEN ABOUT 350 MILES SINCE MY LAST FILL. WHEN I TRY TO ADD FUEL, THE NOZZLE STOPS PUMPING AND GAS SPURTS OUT ALL OVER THE CAR.

Engine ProblemsFeb 23, 2017

ENGINE FAILED CATASTROPHICALLY AT 73K MILES. SUBARU ATTRIBUTED FAILURE TO "POOR LUBRICATION", BUT DENIES RESPONSIBILITY. THESE CARS BURN OIL EXCESSIVELY AND HAVE NO LOW OIL CAUTION LIGHT. MAJOR INTERNAL ENGINE FAILURES ARE COMMON WITH EJ AND FB ENGINES DUE TO FAILURE OF ROD BEARI…

Airbag MalfunctionsFeb 9, 2017

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED AN INTERIM RECALL NOTICE MONTHS AGO AND THERE WAS NO TIME FRAME TO INDICATE WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE SUPPLIED TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED NO SPECIFIC TIME FRAME FOR WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE…

Engine ProblemsJan 6, 2017

DUE TO THE SECONDARY AIR PUMP CONSTANTLY RUNNING IT HAS OVER PRESSURIZED MT CYLINDER HEAD AND HAS CAUSED COOLANT PROBLEMS. POSSIBLY HAS BLOWN THE HEAD GASKET BY CREATING EXCESSIVE BACK PRESSURE IN THE CYLINDER.

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Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2010 Subaru Impreza.

Recalls for 2010 Subaru Impreza

15 campaigns

NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2010 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.

19V149000Invalid Date
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

19V007000Sep 1, 2019
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

19V008000Sep 1, 2019
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

19V009000Sep 1, 2019
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

20V001000Feb 1, 2020
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

20V003000Feb 1, 2020
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

20V002000Feb 1, 2020
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

19V297000Nov 4, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

16V358000Invalid Date
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

18V012000Sep 1, 2018
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

17V014000Oct 1, 2017
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

16V738000Invalid Date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

18V013000Sep 1, 2018
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

14V311000Oct 6, 2014
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

14V830000Invalid Date
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2010 Subaru Impreza β€” FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2010 Subaru Impreza reliable?β–Ύ

Severe Issues. The 2010 Subaru Impreza has 46 NHTSA owner complaints, 3 crash-related, and 15 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Engine Problems (10 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Subaru Impreza?β–Ύ

#1: Engine Problems (10 complaints). #2: Uncategorized Issues (8 complaints). #3: Airbag Malfunctions (7 complaints)

At what mileage do problems start on the 2010 Subaru Impreza?β–Ύ

Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.

How safe is the 2010 Subaru Impreza?β–Ύ

The 2010 Subaru Impreza has 3 crash-related complaints and 1 fire reports out of 46 total NHTSA complaints. 1 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Does the 2010 Subaru Impreza have any recalls?β–Ύ

Yes β€” 15 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2010 Subaru Impreza. The largest issue: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.

Should I buy a 2010 Subaru Impreza?β–Ύ

The 2010 Subaru Impreza has severe issues β€” review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Engine Problems 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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