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Impreza
Subaru Impreza: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Licensed photo · Photo creditMakeSubaru
ClassSmall estate
Model years (US)2000–2027
New registrations (EU)2000–2025
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Subaru Impreza – Sixth generation2023–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | GU |
| Production | 2023–present |
| Model years | 2024–present |
| Body styles | 5-door hatchback |
| Platform | Subaru Global Platform |
| Engines | Gasoline 2.0 L FB20D H4 (GU6/7) 2.5 L FB25D H4 Gasoline hybrid/MHEV 2.0 L FB20D e-Boxer H4 (GUD/E) |
| Transmissions | Lineartronic CVT 8-speed Lineartronic CVT (Sport, RS) |
| Drivetrain | MHEV (e-Boxer) |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm |
| Length | 4,475 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm |
| Height | 1,481 mm |
| Kerb weight | Manual: 2,976 lbs (1,350 kg), Automatic: 3,047 lbs (1,382 kg) |
| Assembly | Japan: Ōta, Gunma |
Subaru Impreza – Fifth generation2016–2023
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | GK (sedan) / GT (hatchback) |
| Production | 2016–2023 |
| Model years | 2017–2023 |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan 5-door hatchback |
| Platform | Subaru Global Platform |
| Engines | Gasoline 1.6 L FB16 H4 2.0 L DAVCS FB20D H4 Gasoline hybrid 2.0 L FB20D e-Boxer H4 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual Lineartronic CVT |
| Drivetrain | MHEV (e-boxer) |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm |
| Length | 4,625 mm (sedan) 4,460 mm (hatchback) |
| Width | 1,775 mm |
| Height | 1,455 mm (sedan) Hatchback: 1,480 mm (hatchback) |
| Kerb weight | 1,386–1,433 kg |
| Assembly | Japan: Ōta, Gunma (Yajima Plant) United States: Lafayette, Indiana (SIA) |
| Designer | Takashi Hagino, Yoshifumi Tomita and Shinya Murase |
Subaru Impreza – Fourth generation2011–2016
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | GJ (sedan) / GP (hatchback) |
| Production | 2011–2016 |
| Model years | 2012–2016 |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan 5-door hatchback |
| Engines | Gasoline 1.6 L FB16 H4 2.0 L FB20 H4 Diesel 2.0 L EE20 turbo H4 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual Lineartronic CVT |
| Wheelbase | 2,644 mm |
| Length | 4,580 mm (sedan) 4,414 mm (hatchback) |
| Width | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,465 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,320 kg |
| Assembly | Japan: Ōta, Gunma |
Subaru Impreza – Third generation2007–2014
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | GE (sedan, narrow body) / GH (hatchback, narrow body) / GR (hatchback, wide body) / GV (sedan, wide body) |
| Production | 2007–2011 2007–2014 (WRX) |
| Model years | 2008–2011 2008–2014 (WRX) |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan 5-door hatchback |
| Engines | Gasoline 1.5 L EL15 H4 2.0 L EJ20 H4 2.0 L EJ20 turbo H4 2.5 L EJ25 H4 2.5 L EJ25 H4-T Diesel 2.0 L EE20 turbo H4 |
| Transmissions | 4-speed automatic 5-speed automatic 5-speed manual 6-speed TY856UB1KA manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm |
| Length | Sedan: 4,580 mm Hatchback: 4,415 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm WRX STI: 1,795 mm |
| Height | 1,475 mm Outback Sport: 1,481 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,394 kg |
| Assembly | Japan: Ōta, Gunma |
Subaru Impreza (second generation)2000–2007
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | GG |
| Production | 2000–2007 (Japan) 2001–2007 (North America) |
| Model years | 2001–2007 2002–2007 (North America) |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan (GD) 5-door wagon (GG) |
| Layout | Front-engine, all-wheel drive |
| Engines | 1.5 L EJ15 F4 1.5 L EL15 F4 1.6 L EJ16 F4 2.0 L EJ20 F4 2.0 L EJ20 F4 (Turbo) 2.5 L EJ25 F4 2.5 L EJ25 F4 (Turbo) |
| Transmissions | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual 6-speed manual (STI) |
| Wheelbase | 2,525 mm |
| Length | 4,415 mm |
| Width | Sedan: 1,730 mm Hatchback: 1,695 mm |
| Height | 1,425 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,360 kg |
| Class | Compact |
| Assembly | Japan: Ōta, Gunma Sweden: Trollhättan (Trollhättan Assembly), Saab 9-2X only |
| Designer | Hidefumi Kato (1998) Peter Stevens (2001) (2003 Facelift) Andreas Zapatinas (2004) (2005 Facelift) |
Subaru Impreza – Second generation2000–2007
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | GD (sedan) / GG (wagon) |
| Production | 2000–2007 |
| Model years | 2002–2007 (North America) |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan 5-door wagon |
| Engines | Gasoline 1.5 L EJ15 H4 1.6 L EJ16 H4 2.0 L EJ20 H4 2.0 L EJ20 turbo H4 2.5 L EJ25 H4 2.5 L EJ25 turbo H4 |
| Transmissions | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual 6-speed TY856WH3MA/ TY856WH4MA/TY856WW6MA manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,525 mm |
| Length | 4,415 mm |
| Width | Sedan: 1,730 mm Wagon: 1,695 mm |
| Height | 1,425 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,360 kg |
| Assembly | Japan: Ōta, Gunma |
Subaru Impreza – First generation1992–2001
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | GC (sedan) / GF (estate) / GM (coupe) |
| Production | October 1992–2000 |
| Model years | 1994–2001 (North America) |
| Body styles | 2-door coupe 4-door sedan 5-door estate |
| Engines | Gasoline 1.5 L EJ15 H4 1.6 L EJ16 H4 1.8 L EJ18 H4 2.0 L EJ20 H4 2.0 L EJ20 turbo H4 2.2 L EJ22 H4 2.2 L EJ22G turbo H4 (22B STI) 2.5 L EJ25 H4 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,520 mm |
| Length | 4,340 mm |
| Width | 1,690 mm |
| Height | 1,405 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,220 kg |
| Assembly | Japan: Ōta, Gunma Taiwan: Pingtung City (TCMC; CKD) |
| Designer | Hidefumi Kato (1990) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–2027 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | CVT (continuously variable) | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2012–2026 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | CVT (continuously variable) | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2012–2023 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2010–2014 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2010–2014 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed manual | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2010–2011 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2010–2011 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2010 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2006–2009 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2000–2009 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2006–2009 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2000–2009 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| +5 more configurations |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–2027 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · All-wheel drive | 8.1 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 7.1 L/100 km |
| 2012–2026 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · All-wheel drive | 7.4–8.1 L/100 km | 8.4–8.7 L/100 km | 6.2–7.1 L/100 km |
| 2012–2023 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive | 8.4–9.4 L/100 km | 9.4–10.7 L/100 km | 7.1–7.8 L/100 km |
| 2010–2014 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive | 10.7–11.2 L/100 km | 11.8–13.1 L/100 km | 8.7–9.4 L/100 km |
| 2010–2014 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed manual · All-wheel drive | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 10.2–10.7 L/100 km |
| 2010–2011 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 10.7–11.2 L/100 km | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km | 9.0–9.8 L/100 km |
| 2000–2009 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 10.7–11.8 L/100 km | 11.8–13.1 L/100 km | 8.7–10.2 L/100 km |
| 2000–2009 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 10.2–11.8 L/100 km | 11.8–13.8 L/100 km | 8.7–9.8 L/100 km |
| 2004–2009 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed manual · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km | 13.8–14.7 L/100 km | 10.2–10.7 L/100 km |
| 2002–2005 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 9.8–10.2 L/100 km |
| 2002–2005 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 11.2–11.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| 2001 | 2.2 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 10.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km |
| +1 more configurations |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–2025 | Petrol hybrid | 1995 cm³ | 100 kW (136 PS) | 1674 kg | 166 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2020–2024 | Petrol hybrid | 1995 cm³ | 110 kW (150 PS) | 1589–1590 kg | 174 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2012–2023 | Petrol | 1600 cm³ | 84 kW (114 PS) | 1405–1496 kg | 172–184 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2012–2017, 2021–2022 | Petrol | 1995 cm³ | 110 kW (150 PS) | 1380–1495 kg | 143–174 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2017–2019 | Petrol | 1995 cm³ | 115 kW (156 PS) | 1452–1496 kg | 152–159 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2012–2015, 2019 | LPG (bi-fuel) | 1600 cm³ | 84 kW (114 PS) | 1450–1530 kg | 172–177 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2012–2014, 2018 | Diesel | 1998 cm³ | 108 kW (147 PS) | 1515–1560 kg | 146 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2014 | Petrol | 1498 cm³ | 79 kW (107 PS) | 1350–1435 kg | 173–177 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2014 | Petrol | 2457 cm³ | 221 kW (300 PS) | 1580–1610 kg | 243 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2012–2014 | LPG (bi-fuel) | 1995 cm³ | 110 kW (150 PS) | 1450–1525 kg | 146–153 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2012 | Petrol | 1994 cm³ | 110 kW (150 PS) | 1440–1495 kg | 194–199 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2012 | Diesel | 1998 cm³ | 110 kW (150 PS) | 1530–1580 kg | 152 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2010 | LPG (bi-fuel) | 1498 cm³ | – | 1485 kg | 165–176 g/km (NEDC) |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Small estate, Midsize car, Compact car, Subcompact car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2027 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 2.0–2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission types | CVT, Manual, Automatic |
| Drive | All-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 191 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged (on some versions) |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 311–708 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,379–2,860 L |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol, Petrol hybrid, Diesel, LPG (bi-fuel) |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 1,498–2,457 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 79–221 kW (107–300 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,350–1,610 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,620–2,670 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2027 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2000–2025 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 418 | 2008, 2012, 2013 |
| Engine and cooling | 368 | 2008, 2012, 2013 |
| Visibility and wipers | 290 | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 283 | 2002, 2008, 2009 |
| Brakes | 253 | 2002, 2008, 2013 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 251 | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Electrical system | 224 | 2012, 2013, 2017 |
| Lights | 198 | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Body and structure | 134 | 2002, 2008, 2009 |
| Suspension | 131 | 2002, 2004, 2005 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2025: 2517 complaints, 156 with a crash and 42 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.
Recalls
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