With 1 recalls and 75 complaints, the 2016 Subaru Impreza rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

19V1490002019-28-02

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park.

Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2016 Subaru Impreza's biggest weak point? UNKNOWN OR OTHER. It leads 75 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Unknown Or Other14

02Power Train8

03Electrical System5

04Vehicle Speed Control5

05Air Bags4

75 total across 1 model years (2016–2016)Full data at NHTSA.gov

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Subaru Impreza Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2016 Subaru Impreza trims

27–31mpg combined

24-28city

33-36hwy

$1,400-$1,600/yr

Fuel economy for the 2016 Subaru Impreza ranges from 27 to 31 MPG combined across 6 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

Impreza AWD - Automatic (AV-S6)

31mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

28 city36 hwy~$1,400/yr7/10 Clean

Impreza Wagon AWD - Automatic (AV-S6)

31mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

28 city36 hwy~$1,400/yr7/10 Clean

Impreza Sport AWD - Automatic (AV-S6)

30mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

27 city35 hwy~$1,450/yr7/10 Clean

Impreza AWD - Manual 5-spd

28mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

25 city33 hwy~$1,550/yr7/10 Clean

Impreza Wagon AWD - Manual 5-spd

28mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

25 city33 hwy~$1,550/yr7/10 Clean

Impreza Sport AWD - Manual 5-spd

27mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

24 city33 hwy~$1,600/yr7/10 Clean

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

2016 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport Special Edition FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the Outback Sport Special Edition compare to other Subaru Impreza trims?

The Outback Sport Special Edition occupies a distinct position in the Subaru Impreza range. See how it stacks up on the 2016 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2016 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport Special Edition?

Budget for standard Outback Sport Special Edition maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2016 has 1 recall on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Subaru Impreza Outback Sport Special Edition?

For the Outback Sport Special Edition, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Subaru Impreza buyer's guide.

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