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2007 Subaru Impreza

Common problems & what to know before you buy

Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2007 Subaru Impreza.

Safety record

Recalls on the 2007 Subaru Impreza

Recall·20V003000

Air bags: inflator module

Subaru of America, Inc.

Recall·20V001000

Air bags: inflator module

Subaru of America, Inc.

Recall·20V002000

Air bags: inflator module

Subaru of America, Inc.

6 more in the guide, with whether each one was done on the car you're looking at.

Source: NHTSA

Owner complaints

What 68 owners reported

Air bags25
Power train7
Electrical system6
Engine6

Source: NHTSA

Specifications

2007 Subaru Impreza at a glance

Trims
2.5 RS2.5 TS2.5iOutback SportWRXWRX LimitedWRX STIWRX TR
Engine
2.5L Flat-4, 2.5L Flat-4 Turbo
Transmission
Manual 5-spd, Automatic 4-spd, Manual 6-spd
Drivetrain
AWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Body style
Wagon
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Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 2007 Subaru Impreza?

Owners have filed 68 complaints about the 2007 Subaru Impreza with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. There are 9 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.

Is the 2007 Subaru Impreza reliable?

Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 9 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.

Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2007 Subaru Impreza?

Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2007 Subaru Impreza listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.

Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.