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2010 Subaru Impreza

Hatchback · 2010–2026

2010–2011 Subaru Impreza
2010–2011 pictured. Photo: OSX, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Which year to buy

Too new to judge: 2026. Give a new year a year or two of owner reports.

Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.

2010GOOD BUYSerious complaints 1.0× usual

34 serious complaints of 46, the most about engine (7) and fuel system (6); per car on the road, 1.0× this model's usual year. 15 recalls.

What owners report

“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.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Aug 2022

“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).”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the fuel system, Dec 2018

46 owner complaints · 15 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 19–22 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2010 trims and features

Every Impreza year's verdict →

Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.

Trims and features

20102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

What changed for 2010

First year we have trim data for.

2010 Impreza trims

2.5GT2.5i2.5i PremiumOutback Sport
Powertrain
Engine2.5-liter DOHC intercooled turbocharged SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter SOHC SUBARU BOXER with i-Active Valve Lift System2.5-liter SOHC SUBARU BOXER with i-Active Valve Lift System2.5-liter SOHC SUBARU BOXER with i-Active Valve Lift System
Horsepower224 hp170 hp170 hp170 hp
Torque226 lb-ft170 lb-ft170 lb-ft170 lb-ft
TransmissionElectronically controlled automatic with SPORTSHIFT manual control5-Door 4-Speed Automatic: Electronic direct-control automatic with SPORTSHIFT manual control
5-Door 5-Speed Manual: Fully synchronized manual with Incline Start Assist
4-Door 5-Speed Manual: Fully synchronized manual with Incline Start Assist
5-Door 4-Speed Automatic: Electronic direct-control automatic with SPORTSHIFT manual control
5-Door 5-Speed Manual: Fully synchronized manual with Incline Start Assist
4-Door 5-Speed Manual: Fully synchronized manual with Incline Start Assist
4-Speed Automatic: Electronic direct-control automatic with SPORTSHIFT manual control
5-Speed Manual: Fully synchronized manual with Incline Start Assist
Gears45-Door 4-Speed Automatic: 4
5-Door 5-Speed Manual: 5
4-Door 5-Speed Manual: 5
5-Door 4-Speed Automatic: 4
5-Door 5-Speed Manual: 5
4-Door 5-Speed Manual: 5
4-Speed Automatic: 4
5-Speed Manual: 5
Drivetrain5-Door / 4-Door5-Door 4-Speed Automatic / 5-Door 5-Speed Manual / 4-Door 4-Speed Automatic / 4-Door 5-Speed Manual5-Door 4-Speed Automatic / 5-Door 5-Speed Manual / 4-Door 4-Speed Automatic / 4-Door 5-Speed Manual4-Speed Automatic / 5-Speed Manual
Size and capability
Seats5555
Cargo behind last row5-Door: 19 cu ft
4-Door: —
5-Door 4-Speed Automatic: 19 cu ft
4-Door 4-Speed Automatic: —
4-Door 5-Speed Manual: —
5-Door 4-Speed Automatic: 19 cu ft
4-Door 4-Speed Automatic: —
4-Door 5-Speed Manual: —
19 cu ft
Max cargo5-Door: 44.4 cu ft
4-Door: —
5-Door 4-Speed Automatic: 44.4 cu ft
4-Door 4-Speed Automatic: —
4-Door 5-Speed Manual: —
5-Door 4-Speed Automatic: 44.4 cu ft
4-Door 4-Speed Automatic: —
4-Door 5-Speed Manual: —
44.4 cu ft
Trunk5-Door: —
4-Door: 11.3 cu ft
5-Door 4-Speed Automatic: —
4-Door 4-Speed Automatic: 11.3 cu ft
4-Door 5-Speed Manual: 11.3 cu ft
5-Door 4-Speed Automatic: —
4-Door 4-Speed Automatic: 11.3 cu ft
4-Door 5-Speed Manual: 11.3 cu ft
—
Length5-Door: 173.8 in
4-Door: 180.3 in
5-Door 4-Speed Automatic: 173.8 in
4-Door 4-Speed Automatic: 180.3 in
4-Door 5-Speed Manual: 180.3 in
5-Door 4-Speed Automatic: 173.8 in
4-Door 4-Speed Automatic: 180.3 in
4-Door 5-Speed Manual: 180.3 in
173.8 in
Curb weight3,240 lb5-Door 4-Speed Automatic: 3,141 lb
5-Door 5-Speed Manual: 3,075 lb
4-Door 5-Speed Manual: 3,075 lb
5-Door 4-Speed Automatic: 3,119 lb
5-Door 5-Speed Manual: 3,053 lb
4-Door 5-Speed Manual: 3,053 lb
4-Speed Automatic: 3,174 lb
5-Speed Manual: 3,108 lb
Tech
Apple CarPlayOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Android AutoOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Speakers1041010
Comfort
SeatsClothClothClothCloth
Heated seatsFront——Front
Climate zones1111
Remote startOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Exterior
SunroofTilt/Slide Moonroof———
Wheels17 in16 in16 in17 in
HeadlightsHalogenHalogenHalogenHalogen
Packages and options (34)
2.5GT2.5i2.5i PremiumOutback Sport
Navigation and Power Moonroof Package ————
Special Edition Package ————
Bike Carrier—Roof Mounted OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Body Side Moldings OptionalOptionalOptionalStandard
Deck Lid Spoiler OptionalOptionalOptional—
Hood Protector OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Moonroof Air Deflector Optional—Optional—
Roof Carrier Bars OptionalOptionalOptionalStandard
Sport Mesh Grille OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
All-Weather Floor Mats OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Auto-Dimming Mirror with Compass and HomeLink OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Cargo Net—Rear Seatback OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Remote Engine Starter OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Trunk Tray OptionalOptionalOptional—
BlueConnect OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Media Hub OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
SIRIUS Satellite Radio OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
XM Satellite Radio OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Camellia Red Pearl OptionalOptionalOptional—
Dark Gray Metallic OptionalOptionalOptional—
Newport Blue Pearl OptionalOptionalOptional—
Newport Blue Pearl/Steel Silver Metallic ———Optional
Obsidian Black Pearl/Dark Gray Metallic ———Optional
Obsidian Black Pearl OptionalOptionalOptional—
Paprika Red Pearl OptionalOptionalOptional—
Paprika Red Pearl/Steel Silver Metallic ———Optional
Sage Green Metallic/Steel Silver Metallic ———Optional
Satin White Pearl OptionalOptionalOptional—
Spark Silver Metallic OptionalOptionalOptional—
Steel Silver Metallic/Spark Silver Metallic ———Optional
Carbon Black Cloth Optional——Optional
Carbon Black Tricot —OptionalOptional—
Ivory Cloth ———Optional
Ivory Tricot —OptionalOptional—

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: fuel economy, exterior, interior, infotainment, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.

Year by year

YearEnginesDriveFuel economyCrash ratingRecalls Owner complaintsMost-reported problemCarPlay
2026 2.0L 4-cyl, 152 hp
2.5L 4-cyl, 180 hp
AWD29 mpg 5 of 5 0 1 Wheels (1) —
2025 2.0L 4-cyl, 152 hp
2.5L 4-cyl, 182 hp
AWD29–30 mpg 5 of 5 0 5 Power train (2) Yes
2024 2.0L 4-cyl, 152 hp
2.5L 4-cyl, 182 hp
AWD29–30 mpg 5 of 5 2 32 Forward collision avoidance (6) Yes
2023 2.0L 4-cyl, 152 hp
manual available
AWD25–32 mpg 5 of 5 2 4 Tires (2) Yes
2022 2.0L 4-cyl, 152 hp
manual available
AWD25–32 mpg 5 of 5 1 13 Power train (4) Yes
2021 2.0L 4-cyl, 152 hp
manual available
AWD25–32 mpg 5 of 5 2 14 Forward collision avoidance (3) Yes
2020 2.0L 4-cyl, 152 hp
manual available
AWD25–31 mpg 5 of 5 1 85 Visibility/wiper (52) Yes
2019 2.0L 4-cyl, 152 hp
manual available
AWD25–32 mpg 5 of 5 5 194 Exterior lighting (63) Yes
2018 2.0L 4-cyl, 152 hp
manual available
AWD25–32 mpg 5 of 5 5 151 Exterior lighting (64) Yes
2017 2.0L 4-cyl, 152 hp
manual available
AWD25–32 mpg 5 of 5 7 125 Exterior lighting (32) Yes
2016 2.0L 4-cyl
manual available
AWD27–31 mpg 5 of 5 1 75 Unknown or other (19) No
2015 2.0L 4-cyl
manual available
AWD27–31 mpg 5 of 5 2 79 Electrical system (20) No
2014 2.0L 4-cyl
2.5L 4-cyl turbo
manual available
AWD19–30 mpg 5 of 5 3 108 Air bags (38) No
2013 2.0L 4-cyl
2.5L 4-cyl turbo
manual available
AWD19–30 mpg 5 of 5 4 249 Air bags (79) No
2012 2.0L 4-cyl
2.5L 4-cyl turbo
manual available
AWD19–30 mpg 4 of 5 6 243 Air bags (105) No
2011 2.5L 4-cyl
2.5L 4-cyl turbo
manual available
AWD19–22 mpg Not rated 14 57 Air bags (17) No
2010 2.5L 4-cyl
2.5L 4-cyl turbo
manual available
AWD19–22 mpg Not rated 15 46 Unknown or other (9) No

Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.

Which years have…

Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingAWD or 4WDAdaptive cruise with stop and goLane centeringBlind-spot monitoringHeated front seatsLeather seatsRemote startSunroof or moonroof

Apple lists CarPlay for: Impreza 2017–2025 (Apple).

Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
YearVersionStarsForward collision warning Lane departure warningRecallsComplaints
2026 SUBARU IMPREZA SW N/A AWD5 StandardStandard 01
2025 Subaru Impreza SW AWD5 StandardStandard 05
2024 Subaru Impreza SW AWD5 StandardStandard 232
2023 Subaru Impreza SW AWD5 OptionalOptional 24
2023 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD5 OptionalOptional 24
2022 Subaru Impreza SW AWD5 OptionalOptional 113
2022 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD5 OptionalOptional 113
2021 Subaru Impreza SW AWD5 OptionalOptional 214
2021 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD5 OptionalOptional 214
2020 Subaru Impreza SW AWD5 OptionalOptional 185
2020 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD5 OptionalOptional 185
2019 Subaru Impreza SW AWD5 OptionalOptional 5194
2019 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD5 OptionalOptional 5194
2018 Subaru Impreza SW AWD5 OptionalOptional 5151
2018 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD5 OptionalOptional 5151
2017 Subaru Impreza SW AWD5 OptionalOptional 7125
2017 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD5 OptionalOptional 7125
2016 Subaru Impreza SW AWD5 OptionalOptional 175
2016 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD5 OptionalOptional 175
2015 Subaru Impreza SW AWD5 OptionalOptional 279
2015 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD5 OptionalOptional 279
2014 Subaru Impreza SW AWD5 NoNo 3108
2014 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD5 NoNo 3108
2014 Subaru Impreza WRX SW AWDNot Rated NoNo 3105
2014 Subaru Impreza WRX 4 DR AWDNot Rated NoNo 3105
2014 Subaru Impreza WRX/STI SW AWDNot Rated NoNo 3105
2014 Subaru Impreza WRX/STI 4 DR AWDNot Rated NoNo 3105
2013 Subaru Impreza SW AWD5 NoNo 4249
2013 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD5 NoNo 4249
2013 Subaru Impreza WRX/STI SW AWDNot Rated NoNo 4243
2013 Subaru Impreza WRX/STI 4 DR AWDNot Rated NoNo 4243
2012 Subaru Impreza SW AWD4 NoNo 6243
2012 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD4 NoNo 6243
2012 Subaru Impreza WRX/STI SW AWDNot Rated NoNo 6239
2012 Subaru Impreza WRX/STI 4 DR AWDNot Rated NoNo 6239
2011 Subaru Impreza SW AWDNot Rated NoNo 1457
2011 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWDNot Rated NoNo 1457
2010 Subaru Impreza 4-DR w/SABNot Rated NoNo 1546
2010 Subaru Impreza 4-DR Wagon w/SABNot Rated NoNo 1546

Source: NHTSA.

Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
YearEPA modelEnginesCombined
2026ImprezaAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
29
2025ImprezaAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
29–30
2024ImprezaAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
29–30
2023Impreza 4-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
26–32
2023Impreza 5-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
26–31
2023Impreza Sport 4-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 30
2023Impreza Sport 5-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
25–30
2022Impreza 4-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
26–32
2022Impreza 5-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
26–31
2022Impreza Sport 4-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 30
2022Impreza Sport 5-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
25–30
2021Impreza 4-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
26–32
2021Impreza 5-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
26–31
2021Impreza Sport 4-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 30
2021Impreza Sport 5-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
25–30
2020Impreza 4-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
26–31
2020Impreza 5-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
26–31
2020Impreza Sport 4-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
26–30
2020Impreza Sport 5-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
25–30
2019Impreza 4-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
27–32
2019Impreza 5-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
26–31
2019Impreza Sport 4-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
26–30
2019Impreza Sport 5-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
25–30
2018Impreza 4-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
27–32
2018Impreza 5-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
26–31
2018Impreza Sport 4-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
26–30
2018Impreza Sport 5-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
25–30
2017Impreza 4-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
27–32
2017Impreza 5-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
26–31
2017Impreza Sport 4-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
26–30
2017Impreza Sport 5-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
25–30
2016Impreza AWDAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
28–31
2016Impreza Sport AWDAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
27–30
2016Impreza Wagon AWDAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
28–31
2015Impreza AWDAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
28–31
2015Impreza Sport AWDAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
27–30
2015Impreza Wagon AWDAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
28–31
2014Impreza AWDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
19–30
2014Impreza Wagon AWDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
19–30
2013Impreza AWDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
19–30
2013Impreza Wagon AWDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
19–30
2012Impreza AWDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
19–30
2012Impreza Wagon/Outback Sport AWDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
19–30
2011Impreza AWDAuto (S4), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
19–22
2011Impreza Wagon/Outback Sport AWDAuto (S4), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
19–22
2010Impreza AWDAuto (S4), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (S4), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
21–22
2010Impreza Wagon/Outback SportAuto (S4), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (S4), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
19–22

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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