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Subaru Impreza STI years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 36 complaints about the Subaru Impreza STI since 2008. The 2008 model year has 33 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and transmission problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
36
Recalls
0
Worst year
2008
Model years
2008-2009

Subaru Impreza STI years to avoid

No model year of the Subaru Impreza STI stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Subaru Impreza STI years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Subaru Impreza STI complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

20082009

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Subaru Impreza STI problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    17
  • Transmission
    11
  • Brakes
    6
  • Body
    6
  • Airbags
    5
  • Acceleration
    2
  • Lights
    1
  • Electrical
    1

Subaru Impreza STI problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2009953Engine00
20087533Engine30,00001

Recalls 0

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the Subaru Impreza STI

What years of the Subaru Impreza STI should you avoid?

No single model year of the Subaru Impreza STI has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Subaru Impreza STI?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Subaru Impreza STI?

Engine, with 17 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (11) and brakes (6).

How many recalls does the Subaru Impreza STI have?

No recalls on record.

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