17 of the
100 complaints about the 2020 Subaru Impreza are about the
other systems — 17% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
6,600 miles.
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17
Complaints
1
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
Exactly what failed
Unknown OR Other
17100.0%
Other & Unspecified across every Subaru Impreza year
The electrical system failed and battery then exploded. The vehicle is behind held at a tow yard and has been inspected by allied insurance CPI of tower federal credit union. It is available to be inspected for the time being but will be scrapped soon. Both my safety and the safety of others was at risk- this occurred in a Wendy’s drive through near other vehicles, a building and of course people there in. There’s video footage of the incident taken by Wendy’s staff. The car stopped running as the fire caught- I ( the driver ) had to push the vehicle physically away from the building and cars and got away only one minute before it entirely exploded. Whether or not the problem has been confirmed or reproduced elsewhere is UNKNOWN. The fire was extinguished by firefighters and police did take a report as well. There was absolutely no warning that there was an issue prior - not even a hazard light- the only thing I noticed was my oil temp had begun to increase.
NHTSA complaint #11746233 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
LAS Vegas, NV
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I HAVE NOW HAD 4 WINDSHIELDS CRACK AND BREAK AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. IT SEEMS LIKE EVERY TIME ONE LITTLE ROCK HITS THE WINDSHIELD BOOM ANOTHER FULL REPLACEMENT IS NEEDED. EVERY TIME I GO FOR A ROAD TRIP THIS KEEPS HAPPENING THE MUST BE A DEFECT WITH THE DESIGN OR TYPE OF GLASS USED FOR THE SUBARU IMPREZA 2020 MODELS.
NHTSA complaint #11715092 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pittsburgh, PA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The windshield spontaneously cracked while sitting in my driveway. Windshield had no chips, damage, etc. The weather has been in the upper 70's, so no inclement weather. Upon researching, I found that many other Subaru owners have had the same issue.
NHTSA complaint #11608479 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Derry, NH
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My car spontanously developed a crack in the windshield. It has slowly grown double in size. The crack has no clear cause, chipping, or impact.
NHTSA complaint #11519163 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Wynantskill, NYCrash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I believe this article describes the cause of the issue. Thankfully the vehicle was parked in my driveway, and did not roll into the street or harm any people, but it could have. 2020 Subaru Impreza Wrx Service Brakes related problems https://www.carproblemzoo.com/subaru/imprezawrx/2020/2020-subaru-imprezawrx-service-brakes-problems.php
NHTSA complaint #11476393 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
NEW Windsor, NY
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I own a 2020 Impreza Hatchback with 18k miles. A significant crack appeared in the windshield out of nowhere, literally while parked in a safe environment. I was advised by Subaru corporate and my local dealership that this is not covered by warranty and would have to make a claim with my insurance. I can provide pictures and further detailed information if so required.
NHTSA complaint #11468778 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pleasant Prairie, WI
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I have had a crack develop in my windshield . This is distracting while driving.I have not reported this . It will be inspected by glass repair shop. There were no warning lights or lamps associated with this .
NHTSA complaint #11457474 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Philadelphia, PA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My windshield cracked straight up the middle for no apparent reason. This problem has been confirmed by numerous NHTSA complaints. Less than 12,000 miles. No rock hit my windshield but I hit a bump when it cracked. $470 to replace or pay my $2,000 deductible.
NHTSA complaint #11452296 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Des Moines, WA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Windshield cracked for no reason
NHTSA complaint #11448474 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hialeah, FL
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The problem has been recognized as a vehicle that is not meeting manufacturer specifications by the Subaru from Pembroke Pines. Shifting and harm is visible to frame and vehicle is having clonking and parts are touching.
NHTSA complaint #11435840 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fairfax, VA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
A pebble hit the windshield while driving on the interstate highway which creating a roughly 12 inch crack starting in the upper passenger-side of the windshield. Within 24 hours, that crack has increased in length, now extending to the middle of the windshield. This has not been assessed by any repair facilities.
NHTSA complaint #11425397 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Omaha, NE
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Second windshield cracked within a year, needs to be replaced.
NHTSA complaint #11425548 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Atlanta, GA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
A crack in my windshield appeared, seemingly over night, and is rapidly growing at an alarming rate. Because of the crack if I do not get this replaced soon my vision will be impeded. This is a problem the affects 2020 Subaru Imprezas and is a current class action law suit. It has not yet been inspected. And there were no prior warnings.
NHTSA complaint #11419343 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 6,000 milesCarmel, IN
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MY WINDSHIELD CRACKED FOR NO APPARENT REASON.
NHTSA complaint #11403161 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 10,022 milesEagan, MN
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DRIVING AT 40 MPH WITHOUT HITTING A BUMP, AND WITHOUT A LIT "HOOD AJAR" WARNING LIGHT, THE CAR'S HOOD FLEW OPEN SMASHING THE WINDSHIELD AND OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVER'S VIEW. THIS OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE ONLY HAD 10,022 MILES ON IT AND WAS LESS THAN 1 YEAR IN SERVICE. THE VEHICLE WAS ON A CITY STREET WITH NO OTHER TRAFFIC. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER, UNDER DEALER'S PROTEST.
NHTSA complaint #11390791 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 7,200 milesSkaneateles, NY
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MY FRONT PASSENGERS SIDE WINDSHIELD CRACKED. A TINY ROCK CAME UP AND MADE A 10 INCH CRACK.
NHTSA complaint #11388099 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 2,100 milesProvidence, RI
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
BOUGHT THE CAR 12/21 FIRST WINDSHIELD CRACKED 1/28 WHILE SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY OVER THE WEEKEND. DEALER CLAIMS THERE WAS A CHIP CAUSED BY A ROCK BUT I THINK THE "CHIP" WAS CAUSED BY THE CRACKING OF THE WINDSHIELD DROPPED OFF AT DEALER 2/4 THE FIRST REPLACEMENT IS BROKEN TAKES A WEEK TO GET ANOTHER PICKED UP 2/11 $500 REPLACEMENT WINDSHIELD CRACKED 2/20 - WHILE DRIVING. I DID NOT SEE OR HEAR ANYTHING IMPACT THE WINDSHIELD BUT I DID HERE THE GLASS CRACK. I FEEL THAT THESE WINDSHIELDS ARE UNREASONABLY FRAGILE AND SHOULD LAST LONGER THAN 9 DAYS UNDER NORMAL USAGE.
NHTSA complaint #11310494 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.