2007 Subaru Impreza Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 7%of 68 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,606miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2007 Subaru Impreza, 7% of the 68 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,606 miles.
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.
“The Subaru of america dealership would not pay for a ecu replacement at the Subaru dealership I brought the 2007 Impreza outback sport to. The bill is $1,100.00 and I am really disappointed in this dealership. They said the mileage is too high to be covered by any warranty. The mileage to date is at 113,000 miles. I received a letter to get the fuel tank one way fuel valve replaced. I did not get that replaced and the Subaru dealership said that has no effect on the ecu to fail. Is that true?”
NHTSA complaint #10448363, filed 2012-02, 43,213 miles“(potential for a serious incident or accident). Vehicle surges and bucks uncontrollably in all gears at low speeds, which occasionally forces the foot to depress accelerator accidentally do to violent bucking in slow traffic conditions. Other subarus in the 2.5 liter category do the same thing. I was informed that it is an inherent condition in this vehicle I must live with despite the potential for an accident. …”
NHTSA complaint #10198698, filed 2007-08, 7 miles“Oil leak started, and was pooling on top of engine. Took car to get repaired, was told gasket would need replacement. Upon starting repairs, it was discovered that heli-coil had been over torqued supposedly during installation and due to over torquing, had become stripped resulting in a loose bolt and oil was able to leak out. The failure caused oil to leak out at a catastrophic rate, which could potentially cause engine fire and/or damage to catalytic converter. Old coil was taken out, threads came out with it (demonstrating over torquing), and new coil was installed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10389794, filed 2011-03, 74,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated and when accelerating in fourth or fifth gear, the vehicle would stall. The dealer advised the contact that the air valve was clogged. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. The contact was awaiting repairs to the vehicle. The current mileage was 114,000 and the failure mileage was 110,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10443713, filed 2012-01, 110,000 miles“2007 Subaru Impreza. Consumer writes in regards to recall notice and repairs the dealer informed the consumer, the part(s) were not available to perform the recall. # 11v464000. Also, the head gasket was replaced. The consumer didn't believe there was a problem with the head gasket, as there were no leaks coming form the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10447635, filed 2012-02Related service bulletins
- 10198749Jun 7, 2021This bulletin is to advise of SOAâs revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.
- 10186364Jan 12, 2021This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing.
- 10179416Aug 26, 2020This service information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models listed.
- 10131702Feb 6, 20172.5 Liter N/A engine only. REVISED. Subaru of America, Inc. has determined that vehicles affected by this Service Program require ECM reprogramming. A modification to the Engine…
- 10038970Jun 3, 2011Subaru service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Ecm reprogramming procedure. 2006-2010 legacy/outback/forester/impreza. *rm updated 9/26/11.
- 10024965Mar 19, 2008Intake manifold modification.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 3 | 5% |
| 2010 | 3 | 7% |
| 2009 | 7 | 7% |
| 2008 | 14 | 8% |
| 2007 | 5 | 7% |
| 2006 | 7 | 13% |
| 2005 | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 | 5 | 5% |
| 2003 | 4 | 6% |
| 2002 | 19 | 7% |
| 2000 | 3 | 7% |
| 1999 | 1 | 5% |
| 1998 | 7 | 23% |
| 1997 | 1 | 3% |
| 1996 | 2 | 10% |
| 1995 | 4 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2007 Subaru Impreza
27 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsTires
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 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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