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2019 Subaru Impreza Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 194 total for the year
Median mileage
146,733miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2019 Subaru Impreza, 1% of the 194 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 146,733 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 contact owns a 2019 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle was jerking, shaking, and failed to accelerate as needed. The check engine warning light was intermittently illuminated. The failure nearly caused a crash. The vehicle was taken to AutoZone, where the oxygen sensor and spark plugs were replaced, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 147,600.”

NHTSA complaint #11761222, filed 2026-09, 147,600 miles

“The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH, while depressing the accelerator pedal the vehicle loss power. An independent mechanic was contacted. No warning light warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken an independent mechanic where the diagnosed the coil pack was melted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed the coil pack had a shortage. The contact mention this failure has occurred on several different occasions. The vehicle was repaired as the coil pack and wiring was replaced. …”

NHTSA complaint #11740850, filed 2026-05, 145,866 miles

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Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201921%
201511%
201321%
201210%
201135%
201037%
200977%
2008148%
200757%
2006713%
200534%
200455%
200346%
2002197%
200037%
199915%
1998723%
199713%
1996210%
199549%

Other parts of the 2019 Subaru Impreza

Exterior lighting
63 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
60 complaints
Other or unknown
26 complaints
Electrical system
19 complaints
Brakes
8 complaints
Engine
8 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 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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