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2018 Subaru Impreza Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2018 Subaru Impreza has 7 NHTSA engine complaints and 1 engine-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2018 Subaru Impreza

Lights
62
Visibility
34
Other
19
Electrical
11
Engine
7
Powertrain
4
Structure
4
Brakes
3

7

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 16, 2026

Engine Recalls

19V744000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Impreza and 2018 Crosstrek vehicles equipped with an aluminum Positive Crankcase Venti...

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 19, 2026ENGINEThe contact owns a 2018 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed spee...
May 29, 2025ENGINEEngine oil leak. An engine oil leak could potentially cause a fire hazard by igniting when leaking ...
Nov 30, 2023ENGINEEngine began failing at 68k miles. The vehicle spews blue smoke from the tailpipe and under the hood...
Nov 1, 2023ENGINEKnocking sound in engine confirmed by dealership service center to be a spark knock in the engine. N...
Nov 23, 2022ENGINEDriver / owner of vehicle was found deceased from a fire that originated in the engine compartment o...
Nov 25, 2020ENGINEWHEN STARTING THE SUBARU RELEASES DARK GREY SMOKE IN HIGH QUANTITIES, AND HAS BEEN LOOSING POWER WHE...
Sep 13, 2018ENGINETHE ENGINE DIED WHILE COMING TO A RAPID STOP FROM ABOUT 35-40 MPH. ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT ...

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