A dependable older Impreza
The 2015 Impreza has the lowest complaint rate of its generation.
Updated November 2026 · based on 79 owner complaints and 2 recalls
79 54% below the Impreza average
2 free to fix at a dealer
Every Impreza year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Top problems and what they cost
Scattered complaints
No repeat fault stands out.
Fix: Diagnosis $100 to $200
Other
Recalls
Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.
If the automatic pre-collision braking system does not function as intended, the vehicle will not react to an obstacle in its path, increasing the risk of a ...
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2015 Subaru Impreza
- Check the oil level.Some engines burn or thin their oil. A low or high level, a gas smell on the dipstick or blue smoke are warning signs, and regular oil changes show the engine was looked after.10 of the 79 owner complaints about the 2015 Impreza involve the engine (13%).
- Check by VIN for open recalls.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.The 2015 Impreza has 2 recalls on record, listed below.
Questions
Is the 2015 Subaru Impreza reliable?
A dependable older Impreza. The 2015 Impreza has the lowest complaint rate of its generation.
How many recalls does the 2015 Subaru Impreza have?
2 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Subaru dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2015 Subaru Impreza problems?
Scattered complaints.
Crash rating shown for the 2015 Subaru Impreza SW AWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.