Subaru Impreza Buying Guide

2 Known Issues to Check

We track 2 known issues for the Subaru Impreza in the Australian market. 1 of these are high severity and could result in significant repair costs. Check the details below before buying.

Known Issues

Higher-than-normal oil consumption on early FB engines

MEDIUM

Affected Years

2012–2016

Typical Repair Cost

$1,000–$3,000

Ask the Seller

"Does the car consume oil between services? Any top-ups required? Has the issue been diagnosed or repaired?"

Petrol

CVT shudder or valve body issues (Lineartronic CVT)

HIGH

Affected Years

2012–2018

Typical Repair Cost

$2,000–$6,000 (up to ~$9,000 if full replacement)

Ask the Seller

"Any shudder or hesitation when accelerating from low speed? Has the CVT fluid ever been serviced?"

CVT (Continuously Variable)

Transmission Notes

The Subaru Impreza uses different automatic transmission types depending on the model year:

2012–2023 CVT (Continuously Variable)

Questions to Ask the Seller

Use these questions when inspecting a Subaru Impreza:

1 Does the car consume oil between services? Any top-ups required? Has the issue been diagnosed or repaired?
2 Any shudder or hesitation when accelerating from low speed? Has the CVT fluid ever been serviced?