2016 Subaru Impreza

Introduction: The 2016 Subaru Impreza is a compact car offered with three engine options: a 2.0L 4-cylinder (152 horsepower, 145 lb-ft of torque), a 2.0L 4-cylinder with direct injection (156 horsepower, 152 lb-ft of torque), and a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder (268 horsepower, 258 lb-ft of torque). All three engines are mated to a 5-speed manual transmission or a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The Impreza is praised for its fuel efficiency, safety features, and all-wheel drive capability. However, some owners have reported issues with certain components.

Engine 2.0L 4-Cylinder Engine Oil Consumption

• Description/Symptoms: Excessive oil consumption, resulting in low oil levels and potential engine damage.
• Solution: Piston ring replacement or engine overhaul.
• Estimated Cost to Fix: $2,000 - $4,000+
• Recalls: None Found

2.0L 4-Cylinder with Direct Injection

• No Issues Found

2.0L Turbocharged 4-Cylinder Turbocharger Failure

• Description/Symptoms: Reduced engine power, whistling noises, smoke from the engine bay.
• Solution: Turbocharger replacement.
• Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,500 - $2,500+
• Recalls: None Found

Transmission 5-Speed Manual Transmission Difficulty Shifting Gears

• Description/Symptoms: Hard or grinding when shifting gears.
• Solution: Synchronizer rings or shift forks replacement.
• Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,500
• Recalls: None Found

CVT Hesitation or Jerking

• Description/Symptoms: Transmission hesitating or jerking during acceleration or shifting.
• Solution: Software update or CVT valve body replacement.
• Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $2,000+
• Recalls: None Found

Suspension

• No Issues Found

Electrical Battery Drain

• Description/Symptoms: Battery draining quickly, even when the vehicle is parked and turned off.
• Solution: Alternator or parasitic electrical drain diagnosis and repair.
• Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $1,000+
• Recalls: None Found

Exterior Wind Noise

• Description/Symptoms: Excessive wind noise at highway speeds.
• Solution: Door or window seal adjustment or replacement.
• Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $500
• Recalls: None Found

Interior Dashboard Rattle

• Description/Symptoms: Dashboard vibrating or making rattling noises.
• Solution: Dashboard disassembly and component tightening.
• Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $500
• Recalls: None Found

Summary: The 2016 Subaru Impreza is generally a reliable and well-liked vehicle. However, certain issues, such as engine oil consumption, turbocharger failure, and CVT hesitations, have been reported by some owners. These issues can be costly to fix, but Subaru has not issued any recalls for them. Overall, the severity and cost of these issues vary, and many Impreza owners do not experience any significant problems.