Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2005 Subaru Impreza has 7 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
7
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 18, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2015 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SUBARU IMPREZA. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILL... |
| Jan 9, 2015 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I OWN A 2005 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX STI, UPON STARTING VEHICLE, IDLE, AND DRIVING THERE'S STRONG FUEL SM... |
| Jan 6, 2014 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL FUMES WERE EMITTED INSIDE T... |
| Feb 1, 2013 | ENGINE | WHEN CAR IS IN MOTION AND THE HEATER IS ON THE SMELL OF BURNT OIL WHICH BECOMES WORSE WHEN THE CAR C... |
| Feb 21, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | WHEN IN TO STAR SUBARU FOR A TURBO CHANGE AND MY ENGINE WENT 1 WEEK LATER. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WEN... |
| Jan 2, 2008 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | IN JANUARY 2008, I NOTICED A VERY STRONG SMELL OF GAS WHEN I STARTED A THE CAR ON A COLD DAY. I OPE... |
| Jun 13, 2005 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | EVENTS UP TO FAILURE - NOT RELATED TO FUEL LEVELS IN TANK. APPROACHING LEFT HAND 60-90 DEGREE TURN A... |