2014 SUBARU IMPREZA Wheels Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Wheels Issues in the 2014 SUBARU IMPREZA
5 wheels complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 SUBARU IMPREZA. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
5
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Wheels Complaints
Two Lug studs broke on opposite wheels from torque issues caused when rotating tires. Based on speaking with both the dealer and the tire shop, they said this is a common issue with Subaru's. Fortunately this happened while the tires were being replaced and not while driving. Had 2 of the lug studs broken on the same tire and I had not been aware, this could cause safety issues for both myself and other drivers.
THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM ON THE SUBARU IMPREZA. THE INSIDE OF THE TIRES WILL WEAR OUT PREMATURELY AND THE OUTSIDE OF THE TIRE WILL HAVE PLENTY OF TREAD ON IT. IF THE OWNER DOES NOT CHECK THE WHOLE TIRE THEY WILL MISS IT AND COULD RESULT IN A BLOWN TIRE. HAVE HEARD OF MANY IMPREZA OWNERS HAVING THIS PROBLEM. TALKED TO A SERVICE MANAGER AND THEY INDICATED THAT THEY HAVE SEEN THIS PROBLEM ALSO. IT NEEDS LOOKED AT BEFORE SOMEBODY GET HURT OR KILLED.
TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT SYSTEM OF MY VEHICLE IS DEFINITELY DEFECTIVE. DEALERSHIP ACKNOWLEDGED DEFECT & "RESET" TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR AFTER I GOT INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON THE FREEWAY FROM MY TIRE EXPLODING FROM A LACK OF TIRE PRESSURE & FAILURE OF LIGHT SHOWING ON MY DASHBOARD. AFTER THE ACCIDENT, A 3RD PARTY TIRE SHOP THEN PROPERLY INFLATED AIR PRESSURE TO ALL 4 TIRES WHICH THEN CAUSED THE AIR PRESSURE LIGHT TO APPEAR ON THE DASH... THIS REVEALS THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE ALERT SYSTEM IS WORKING IN THE OPPOSITE WAY THAT IT IS SUPPOSED TO. IN MY CASE; WHEN THE TIRE PRESSURE WAS LOW; I WOULD NOT GET AN ALERT (THIS IS WHEN IT SHOULD ALERT); BUT WHEN MY TIRE PRESSURE WAS INFLATED TO STANDARDS, THE LIGHT WOULD ALERT ON THE DASH (ERROR). THIS CAUSED ME TO GET INTO A CAR ACCIDENT ON THE FREEWAY AND IS A DANGER TO MANY...
WARNING LIGHT FLASHES FOR 30 SECONDS THEN STAY ON. CHECKED TIRE PRESSURE. ALL WERE GOOD. *TR
CAR UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED IN A REMOTE AREA OF A PARKING LOT IN A MALL. WENT OVER A CURB, CROSSED A GRASSY AREA AND STRUCK A TREE. DRIVER INDICATES THAT BRAKES WERE APPLIED TO NO AVAIL. REAR DRIVING WHEELS WERE DEPRESSED INTO THE GROUND AFTER THE CAR WAS STOPPED BY THE TREE, INDICATING THE POSSIBILITY THAT THE CAR WAS STILL ACCELERATING AFTER IT WAS STOPPED BY THE TREE. *TR
Other 2014 SUBARU IMPREZA Problem Areas
Air Bags
38 complaints
Engine
19 complaints
Electrical System
15 complaints
Power Train
9 complaints
Unknown Or Other
9 complaints
Air Bagssensoroccupant Classification
8 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
7 complaints
Structurebody
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Service Brakes
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Air Bagssensoroccupant Classificationfront Passenger
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint