Subaru Impreza STI Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 33 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Subaru Impreza STI (2008–2008) that have at least 5 complaints. 2008 has the most, with 33. Across all years, the part named most often is engine cooling (13 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All Impreza STI model years

Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

• Engine cooling13 28%
• Transmission and drivetrain11 24%
• Body and structure6 13%
• Brakes6 13%
• Air bags4 8.7%
• Vehicle speed control2 4.3%
• Other or unknown2 4.3%
• Engine2 4.3%

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

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