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2011 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.

2011GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.9× usual

40 serious complaints of 57, the most about air bags (17) and fuel system (6); per car on the road, 0.9× this model's usual year. 14 recalls.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2011 subaru impreza. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v358000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Aug 2016

“The gas tank is slowly leaking near the seam due to corrosion from salt and moisture being caught up in there from the same plastic gas tank cover with holes in it that caused the brake line corrosion recall. Leaks when it is over half full.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the fuel system, Sep 2019

57 owner complaints · 14 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 19–22 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2011 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

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What changed for 2011

2011 Impreza trims

2.5i2.5i PremiumOutback Sport
Powertrain
Engine2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER
Horsepower170 hp170 hp170 hp
Torque170 lb-ft170 lb-ft170 lb-ft
Transmission5-Door 4-Speed Automatic: Electronic direct-control automatic with manual shift mode
5-Door 5-Speed Manual: Standard fully synchronized 5-speed manual with Incline Start Assist
4-Door 5-Speed Manual: Standard fully synchronized 5-speed manual with Incline Start Assist
5-Door 4-Speed Automatic: Electronic direct-control automatic with manual shift mode
5-Door 5-Speed Manual: Standard fully synchronized 5-speed manual with Incline Start Assist
4-Door 5-Speed Manual: Standard fully synchronized 5-speed manual with Incline Start Assist
4-Speed Automatic: Electronic direct-control automatic with manual shift mode
5-Speed Manual: Standard fully synchronized 5-speed manual with Incline Start Assist
Gears5-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-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
Seats555
Cargo behind last row5-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 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-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 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 weight5-Door 4-Speed Automatic: 3,142 lb
5-Door 5-Speed Manual: 3,075 lb
4-Door 5-Speed Manual: 3,075 lb
5-Door 4-Speed Automatic: 3,120 lb
5-Door 5-Speed Manual: 3,053 lb
4-Door 5-Speed Manual: 3,053 lb
4-Speed Automatic: 3,175 lb
5-Speed Manual: 3,109 lb
Tech
Touchscreen—OptionalOptional
Apple CarPlay—OptionalOptional
Android Auto—OptionalOptional
Speakers466
Comfort
SeatsClothClothCloth
Heated seats—OptionalFront
Climate zones111
Remote startOptionalOptionalOptional
Exterior
Sunroof—OptionalOptional
Wheels16 in16 in17 in
HeadlightsHalogenHalogenHalogen
Packages and options (35)
2.5i2.5i PremiumOutback Sport
Power Moonroof and TomTom Navigation System ——Optional
Power Moonroof Value Package —Optional—
Bike Carrier—Roof Mounted OptionalOptionalOptional
Body Side Moldings OptionalOptionalStandard
Deck Lid Spoiler OptionalOptional—
Fog Lights OptionalOptionalStandard
Hood Protector OptionalOptionalOptional
Moonroof Air Deflector —OptionalOptional
Roof Carrier Bars OptionalOptionalStandard
Sport Mesh Grille OptionalOptionalOptional
All-Weather Floor Mats OptionalOptionalOptional
Auto-Dimming Mirror with Compass and HomeLink OptionalOptionalOptional
Cargo Net—Rear Seatback OptionalOptionalOptional
Remote Engine Starter OptionalOptionalOptional
Removable Cargo-Area Tray OptionalOptionalStandard
Trunk Tray OptionalOptional—
SIRIUS Satellite Radio OptionalOptionalOptional
TomTom Navigation System —Optional—
XM Satellite Radio OptionalOptionalOptional
Camellia Red Pearl OptionalOptionalOptional
Dark Gray Metallic OptionalOptional—
Marine Blue Pearl OptionalOptional—
Marine Blue Pearl/Steel Silver Metallic ——Optional
Obsidian Black Pearl/Dark Gray Metallic ——Optional
Obsidian Black Pearl OptionalOptional—
Paprika Red Pearl OptionalOptional—
Sage Green Metallic ——Optional
Satin White Pearl OptionalOptional—
Sky Blue Metallic OptionalOptional—
Spark Silver Metallic OptionalOptional—
Steel Silver Metallic/Spark Silver Metallic ——Optional
Carbon Black Cloth ——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: chassis, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, 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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