Subaru Impreza

"We noticed the problem when the front of the car vibrated or shook pretty violently either when we brake, we turn, we drive at a certain speed (around 60 MPH) or a combination of these. I couldn't see a specific problem, so I had my mechanic look. He showed me that the right front disk had been severely overheated and said it appears the caliper was not releasing as it should some times. He suggested replacing the caliper (not cheap!). We did so and haven't had any problems with it for the several months since then."

"Had to replace front pads and rotors, rear pads and machine the rotors at 20K. Then again at 50K had to replace front pads and replace rear pads and rotors."

"All the brake problems I list are the same event / problem. See the first write-up."

"vehicle is constantly draining batteries while off somehow. Vampire drain perhaps. Have to recharge battery outside the vehicle every several months."

"One of the adaptive headlights failed where it would go out while cornering and was causing multiple errors to be reported. The repair took several visits and months to get all the parts replaced. Ultimately the entire headline module was replaced along with a vertical motion sensor and some sort of controller module. Subaru did cover much of the expense as they could not fix it on the first try."

"Ignition/transmission interlock failed. Ignition system couldnt detect car was in park. Couldnt remove keys or start engine. Required extensive repair under warranty."

"windshield broke for no reason"

"I cannot adjust driver's seat to provide full vision in front and outside corners. I'm 5'5" tall and short-waisted."

"The 2nd time the center console cover/armrest seemed to mottle or dimple as if I had put undue pressure on it. They replaced it and I expect it will continue to happen. It appeared as if it was a response to heat or some exposure. Unknown reason, no reason given, however that it happened twice and that they replaced without question, alludes to a known issue, they just don't admit to."

"The vehicle stalled once due to carbon buildup and oil starvation. An engine flush and oil change resolved the issue."

"A noisy bearing on one of the rear wheels. It didn't stop me, but perhaps there was a risk of a failure that would have made the car unusable. Probably the result of a pothole, and not really a weakness of the vehicle."

"The transmission was replaced under an aftermarket warranty at the Subaru dealership. They replaced it with the wrong transmission. My car had paddle shifters the transmission they installed, did not, and they tried to blame it on me for not telling them I had paddle shifters. Eventually, they took the old modules from a transmission that they took out of my car and installed into my new transmission. They also try to blame me for a transmission issues as I had something other than a Subaru transmission fluid installed even though it met Subaru specifications. Had to get a letter from mobile oil with all the specification and criteria showing that it met their criteria, even though it was a different colour"