Is the 2014 Subaru Impreza a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
B7/10
A solid choice for those prioritizing all-wheel drive and safety on a budget.
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Pros
- Good all-wheel-drive system
- Solid safety features
- Practical and spacious interior
Cons
- Mediocre acceleration
- Can be noisy at highway speeds
- Potential for oil consumption
Ownership at a glance
Fuel economy
25 mpg
Maintenance cost
$1,800/yr
Expected lifespan
200,000 miles
Common problems to watch for
- Oil consumption
- CVT transmission issues
- Wheel bearings wear
CarsJudge exclusive data
Active recalls (3)
The 2014 Subaru Impreza has 3 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Electrical System (campaign 16V738000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- Exterior Lighting — Brake Lights — Switch — Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to c…
- Engine And Engine Cooling — Engine — Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Subaru Impreza, 2012-2013 Impreza Stationwagon, 2013 Subaru BRZ, XV Crosstrek and Toyota Scion FR-S vehicles. The engine valve springs in these vehicles ma…
- Electrical System — Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2008-2014 Impreza vehicles and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, all equipped with turbo-charged engines. The…
Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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