2010 Subaru Impreza Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 13%of 46 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 2010 Subaru Impreza, 13% of the 46 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,000 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.
“Vehicle was stationary. Car died when starting. The starter turned over and the engine engaged, but immediately died. There was no forewarning concerning the health of the engine (I.e. No check engine light, no rough riding/issues with gears). My mechanic checked inside the fuel pump and saw there was a wire burned black that caused the fuel pump to fail. We are very concerned that this is a fault of equipment and not simple wear and tear on the car.”
NHTSA complaint #11162299, filed 2018-12, 116,000 miles“I am unable to add any more fuel to my care even though my fuel tank is almost empty. I know it is almost empty because it has been about 350 miles since my last fill. When I try to add fuel, the nozzle stops pumping and gas spurts out all over the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10992070, filed 2017-05, 75,000 miles“Car is 6 years old, ~50,000 miles on it, and the fuel tank is rusted out. Leaking enough that it cannot be fixed and must be replaced. My mechanic says this is highly irregular. Dealer says they haven't had to replace a fuel tank in decades.”
NHTSA complaint #10898265, filed 2016-08, 50,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to start. After several attempts, the vehicle started. The failure recurred multiple times intermittently. While driving approximately 45 MPH, there was a smell of fuel from the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the wire that was attached to the fuel pump had a short and caused the fuel pump to melt. The fuel pump and the wiring harness were replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10787917, filed 2015-11, 97,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10234829Jan 15, 2014Repair Procedure for High-Pitched Sound from Extension Housing Area Using Latest Generation Production Parts
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 6% |
| 2019 | 6 | 3% |
| 2017 | 5 | 4% |
| 2016 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 | 5 | 2% |
| 2012 | 7 | 3% |
| 2011 | 6 | 10% |
| 2010 | 6 | 13% |
| 2009 | 8 | 8% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 7 | 13% |
| 2005 | 19 | 25% |
| 2004 | 37 | 39% |
| 2003 | 26 | 42% |
| 2002 | 99 | 34% |
| 2001 | 1 | 9% |
| 2000 | 3 | 7% |
| 1999 | 2 | 9% |
| 1996 | 1 | 5% |
| 1995 | 8 | 17% |
| 1993 | 5 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2010 Subaru Impreza
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsTires
2 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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.
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