Subaru Impreza STI Problems by Year

We compared every Subaru Impreza STI model year from 2008 using 33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 0 recalls and federal defect investigations. No Impreza STI year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

1model years
33complaints
0recalls
—worst years
—best years

Complaints by model year

200833
Owner complaints per model year, Subaru Impreza STI. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
200833——EngineLimited data

* Complaints compared with the median Impreza STI year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Subaru Impreza STI problems

  • Engine & coolingworst: 2008
    1545%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2008
    1133%
  • Body & structureworst: 2008
    618%
  • Brakesworst: 2008
    618%
  • Air bagsworst: 2008
    412%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2008
    26%
  • Other / not specified
    26%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2008
    13%
  • Lightsworst: 2008
    13%

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Subaru Impreza STI should you avoid?

None of the Subaru Impreza STI years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Subaru Impreza STI problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (15), transmission & drivetrain (11) and body & structure (6). Engine complaints peak in the 2008 model year.

How many recalls has the Subaru Impreza STI had?

0 recalls across 2008.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.