2005 Subaru Impreza Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 8%of 75 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,058miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 Subaru Impreza, 8% of the 75 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,058 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I believe my vehicle needs added to the safety recall: wqk47. Nhtsa campaign: 14v311000. I own a 2005 Subaru Impreza rs. Driving down residential street I lost all brake pressure coming to a stop. Problem was from brake line had leak from corrosion. It's the same problem and exact spot described in the recall for wqk47. Yes, I live in the salt belt. This needs to be looked into more and as soon as possible. Definitely a safety issue. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #11267693, filed 2019-10, 145,000 miles“As I was about to take my 17 year old son out for a driving lesson. The right rear brake line blew as we were leaving our driveway. Thankfully we were not going fast and had enough braking to stop at which point I took over and used the parking brake to get the vehicle back to our house. After further inspection I discovered the right rear break line corroded and leaking as it exits the internal frame of the vehicle just prior to a junction in front of the rear wheel. …”
NHTSA complaint #10671598, filed 2015-01, 86,810 miles“On 6/8/06 I drove my brand-new Subaru Impreza 2005 (under 6000 miles and not a wrx) station wagon down a country road at approximately 25-30 miles per hour. The road was straight and level; the surface was smooth and dry. Traffic in front of me had stopped before a traffic light and I applied the brakes in a normal fashion. I felt the most unusual sensation: the brake pedal went down ever so slightly - I guess about one half inch at the most, and then it felt as though I had hit a brick, as if someone placed a solid object under the pedal. …”
NHTSA complaint #10160712, filed 2006-06, 6,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Subaru Impreza. While parked on an incline with the parking brake engaged, the vehicle rolled down a hill, crashed through fences, and struck a mailbox. There were no injuries. The vehicle is currently at a repair shop awaiting further inspection to determine why the emergency brake failed. The powertrain was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 21,307.”
NHTSA complaint #10204208, filed 2007-09, 21,307 milesRelated service bulletins
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Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 20% |
| 2024 | 7 | 22% |
| 2022 | 2 | 14% |
| 2021 | 1 | 7% |
| 2020 | 5 | 6% |
| 2019 | 8 | 4% |
| 2018 | 3 | 2% |
| 2017 | 7 | 6% |
| 2016 | 6 | 8% |
| 2015 | 4 | 5% |
| 2014 | 5 | 5% |
| 2013 | 25 | 10% |
| 2012 | 15 | 6% |
| 2011 | 6 | 10% |
| 2010 | 7 | 15% |
| 2009 | 15 | 14% |
| 2008 | 21 | 12% |
| 2007 | 6 | 9% |
| 2006 | 6 | 11% |
| 2005 | 6 | 8% |
| 2004 | 6 | 6% |
| 2003 | 14 | 23% |
| 2002 | 60 | 21% |
| 2001 | 3 | 27% |
| 2000 | 5 | 12% |
| 1999 | 2 | 9% |
| 1998 | 1 | 3% |
| 1997 | 1 | 3% |
| 1996 | 5 | 25% |
| 1995 | 3 | 7% |
| 1993 | 2 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2005 Subaru Impreza
19 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Subaru Impreza
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology