2016 Subaru Impreza Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 75 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,510miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seat belts of the 2016 Subaru Impreza, 3% of the 75 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,510 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 seat belts lock often and will not release until they are fully retracted and put back on. The driver or passenger will be firmly secured to the seat when this occurs. It has caused us many times to have to pull off the road to correct the belt. This causes a dangerous situation when the driver cannot move to check for oncoming traffic etc. The dealer calls this normal operation and says nothing is wrong. Also, this happens in motion or standing still and even when the car is off.”
NHTSA complaint #10824680, filed 2016-02, 5,000 miles“When my wife sits on a 3 inch foam cushion on the passenger side the passenger side to sit more comfortably (she is 4'11' and has hip problems); the passenger side air bag indicator only goes into on mode intermittently. This happen when entering the car and continues while the car is in motion. This could be dangerous in an accident, if not notice be the passenger or driver. Corrective action believe it or not involve.s bouncing up and down on the seat. A side effect seems to be, that when the sign is in off position, the seat belts lockup and constrict the passenger.”
NHTSA complaint #10839197, filed 2016-03, 19 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10213193May 18, 2022This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.
- 10201027Aug 4, 2021This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.
- 10186363Jan 12, 2021This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.
- 10185083Dec 15, 2020This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.
- 10185082Dec 15, 2020This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 | 6 | 2% |
| 2012 | 4 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 1 | 2% |
| 1999 | 1 | 5% |
| 1998 | 1 | 3% |
| 1997 | 2 | 7% |
| 1996 | 1 | 5% |
| 1995 | 2 | 4% |
| 1993 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2016 Subaru Impreza
19 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Subaru Impreza
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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