2005 Subaru Impreza Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 8%of 75 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 2005 Subaru Impreza, 8% of the 75 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles. 2 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.
“When I applied the brake and slowed down while entering the garage, the car became uncontrollable. It revved and accelerated hitting the wall between the garage and laundry room. The car came to rest approximately 4 feet inside the laundry room. My foot was not on the gas; floor mat was anchored to the floor and was not involved.”
NHTSA complaint #10663478, filed 2014-12, 146,000 miles“On october 10, 2014 at 6:13 am I drove home from the gym. As I approached my house I opened the garage door and the light came on. I slowed down and applied the brake before entering the garage, but the car became uncontrollable. It revved and accelerated hitting the wall between the garage and laundry room. It felt like I was in an airplane taking off a runway. The car came to rest approximately 4 feet inside the laundry room. …”
NHTSA complaint #10659158, filed 2014-11, 146,000 miles“I bought an 05 wrx in the end of august. 2 weeks and less than 500 miles later there was a quarter sized spot on the driver side door where the paint had come off down to the metal. I noticed the spot immediately after washing my car. After speaking with the dealer I contacted Subaru and they told me it was environmental damage and they would not cover it. For the past 5 weeks I have been contacting Subaru and they have agreed to repaint only the affected body panels. However, since the initial spot there have been several other spots all over the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10135856, filed 2005-09, 480 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Subaru Impreza. When the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a yearly inspection, the technician noticed that the front subframe was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11001716, filed 2017-06, 120,000 miles“In April 2022 hood latch malfunctioned and caused hood to open while driving on interstate. Caused damage to Hood, Fenders, Windshield and Roof. I was able to get stopped safely without injury.”
NHTSA complaint #11483177, filed 2022-09Related service bulletins
- 11022304Aug 11, 2025This bulletin provides information on paint codes for vehicles in the 2026 line up.
- 10130277Jan 11, 2018( 2017-2018MY Impreza - 5 Dr Only)
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 | 6 | 4% |
| 2017 | 2 | 2% |
| 2016 | 4 | 5% |
| 2015 | 3 | 4% |
| 2014 | 8 | 7% |
| 2013 | 6 | 2% |
| 2012 | 6 | 2% |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 22 | 21% |
| 2008 | 24 | 14% |
| 2007 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 2 | 4% |
| 2005 | 6 | 8% |
| 2004 | 3 | 3% |
| 2003 | 3 | 5% |
| 2002 | 21 | 7% |
| 2000 | 1 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 3% |
| 1997 | 1 | 3% |
| 1995 | 1 | 2% |
| 1993 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2005 Subaru Impreza
19 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsBrakes
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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