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2016 Subaru Impreza Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
3%of 75 total for the year
Median mileage
66,265miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2016 Subaru Impreza, 3% of the 75 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,265 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.

“Key will not come out of the ignition which happens every day since the first happening on 8/22/20. After googling it appears this is a common occurrence with 2016 imprezas and outbacks.”

NHTSA complaint #11351771, filed 2020-08

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201711%
201623%
201411%
201342%
201210%
201112%
200933%
200821%

Other parts of the 2016 Subaru Impreza

Other or unknown
19 complaints
Electrical system
14 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
13 complaints
Air bags
8 complaints
Vehicle speed control
8 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
Exterior lighting
4 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology