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2010 Subaru Impreza Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 15 NHTSA recalls and 46 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Subaru Impreza

The 2010 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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Buyer Beware — 2010 Subaru Impreza

The 2010 Subaru Impreza shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

15
NHTSA Recalls
15 recalls on record
46
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
3
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2010 Subaru Impreza (15)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Subaru dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V149000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V007000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V008000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V009000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V001000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V003000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V002000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V297000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V358000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V012000

Showing 10 of 15 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2010 Subaru Impreza

Based on 46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Air Bags
6
Engine
5
Unknown Or Other
5
Service Brakes
5
Power Train
5
Electrical System
4
Vehicle Speed Control
4
Visibility/wiper
3
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Subaru Impreza — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2010 model year is highlighted.

2010 46 complaints 2011 57 complaints 2012 242 complaints 2013 248 complaints 2014 107 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2013 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2010, 2011 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2010 Subaru Impreza

Is the 2010 Subaru Impreza reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2010 Subaru Impreza has 15 recalls and 46 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2010 Subaru Impreza have?
The 2010 Subaru Impreza has 15 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Subaru Impreza?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2010 Subaru Impreza are: Air Bags, Engine, Unknown Or Other, Service Brakes. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2010 Subaru Impreza safe to buy?
The 2010 Subaru Impreza has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 15 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Subaru Impreza should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Subaru Impreza are: 2010, 2011. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2013.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.