2016 Subaru Impreza Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 11%of 75 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 24,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2016 Subaru Impreza, 11% of the 75 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,400 miles. 4 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.
“Experienced unexpected acceleration when taking my foot off the break when backing out of a parking spot; successfully stopped the car with the break however when I took my foot off the break again to go forward, the car accelerated driving over a small island and hit a parked car which was pushed into another park car. Airbags did not deploy. No injuries were sustained. Recently an outside agency was hired by Subaru and an engineer from this agency completed an inspection. Am waiting to get the results of this report.”
NHTSA complaint #11173830, filed 2019-02, 24,000 miles“When trying to accelerate rapidly from a standing or slow moving position the car stalls often times leaving you momentarily stopped in the face of oncoming traffic.this action is sporadic, it does not happen every time you mash the accelerator for take-off . The dealer mechanic says it has been a normal problem with this car.”
NHTSA complaint #10872648, filed 2016-06, 10,000 miles“While car was slowing in a parking lot area, turning and braking (have witness to attest to this), it had sua (sudden unintended acceleration) as I was about to park and the vehicle went over a curb and through a building wall in less than 10 seconds. The air bags did not deploy. This car also had a recent recall involving the electrical brake system lights/sensors. There was no alcohol, pills or anything of that sort involved and nor was a cell phone in play and no distractions. …”
NHTSA complaint #11231541, filed 2019-07, 28,817 miles“In November of 2018 and again January 31, 2022. In November 2018, I was backing up in small parking lot tap the gas pedal. and my car speed up going backwards, even when I was pushing the brake. What stopped the momentum was another car, my car crashed into caused extensive damage to that car( it was totaled) . The second time; I turned the wheels to back-in as I had a several times into my driveway. The car was to far over, but because I was not centered enough in the driveway, I moved forward to realign myself. The car seemed to hesitate as I moved forward, before putting it in reverse. …”
NHTSA complaint #11450687, filed 2022-02“The contact owns a 2016 Subaru Impreza. While driving 3 MPH, the vehicle accelerated rapidly without warning and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a whiplash and a bloody nose, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,047.”
NHTSA complaint #10927234, filed 2016-11, 2,047 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 14% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 3 | 2% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 8 | 11% |
| 2015 | 6 | 8% |
| 2014 | 8 | 7% |
| 2013 | 13 | 5% |
| 2012 | 11 | 5% |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 | 5 | 11% |
| 2009 | 9 | 9% |
| 2008 | 7 | 4% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 5% |
| 2004 | 5 | 5% |
| 2003 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 6 | 2% |
| 2000 | 3 | 7% |
| 1999 | 2 | 9% |
| 1997 | 2 | 7% |
| 1995 | 2 | 4% |
| 1994 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2016 Subaru Impreza
19 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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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