Subaru Impreza vs Nissan Sentra
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Subaru Impreza | Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 3,451 | 8,300 |
| Model years covered | 1990–2026 | 1982–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2017 | 2015 |
| Best model year | 1999 | 2023 |
| Crashes reported | 269 | 865 |
| Fires reported | 66 | 167 |
| Injuries reported | 152 | 548 |
| Deaths reported | 5 | 16 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 14.3% | 19.2% |
Subaru Impreza by year
What breaks
Airbags
510
14.8%
Engine & Cooling
362
10.5%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
319
9.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
305
8.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
270
7.8%
Brakes
267
7.7%
Electrical System
236
6.8%
Other & Unspecified
225
6.5%
Nissan Sentra by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
1,360
16.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
1,295
15.6%
Electrical System
847
10.2%
Airbags
796
9.6%
Brakes
621
7.5%
Other & Unspecified
595
7.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
426
5.1%
Steering
342
4.1%