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2011 Subaru Impreza Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 14 NHTSA recalls and 57 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 2011 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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Buyer Beware — 2011 Subaru Impreza

The 2011 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.

14
NHTSA Recalls
14 recalls on record
57
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
5
Crashes + Injuries
2 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2011 Subaru Impreza (14)

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 #20V003000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V001000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V002000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V297000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V012000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V014000

Showing 10 of 14 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2011 Subaru Impreza

Based on 57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Air Bags
16
Electrical System
9
Power Train
5
Unknown Or Other
4
Visibility
4
Fuel/propulsion System
4
Engine And Engine Cooling
3
Visibility/wiper
3
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Subaru Impreza — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2011 model year is highlighted.

2010 46 complaints 2011 57 complaints 2012 242 complaints 2013 248 complaints 2014 107 complaints 2015 79 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2012, 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 — 2011 Subaru Impreza

Is the 2011 Subaru Impreza reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2011 Subaru Impreza has 14 recalls and 57 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2011 Subaru Impreza have?
The 2011 Subaru Impreza has 14 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 2011 Subaru Impreza?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2011 Subaru Impreza are: Air Bags, Electrical System, Power Train, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2011 Subaru Impreza safe to buy?
The 2011 Subaru Impreza has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 14 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: 2012, 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.