2015 Subaru Impreza power train problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2015 Subaru Impreza — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My transmission completely locked up on me while driving at interstate speeds. I was traveling at 65 MPH with the car in regular driving mode, on cruise control and the transmission completely locked up on me. The front tires locked briefly, causing me to go into a small skid, which I was able to…”
filed Jul 27, 2022
“Smoke and oil burning smell entering cabin through vents. I have two young children. I’m concerned of toxic fumes. Coming from oil leaking onto exhaust manifold and at only 52,000 miles on odometer!”
filed Feb 4, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This bulletin announces a design change made to the CVT Control Valve Body which incorporates an enhanced valve sleeve to improve durability.
16-156-25R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 13, 2026This announcement provides information on the remanufactured CVT transmission program.
SubaruNet Announcement (R · Other · issued May 4, 2026This bulletin announces the service manual correction regarding clutch master cylinder reservoir service procedures.
03-97-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 24, 2026
Power Train problems in other Impreza years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Impreza | 2 | 7% |
| 2019 Impreza | 4 | 2% |
| 2018 Impreza | 4 | 3% |
| 2017 Impreza | 5 | 4% |
| 2016 Impreza | 13 | 17% |
| 2014 Impreza | 9 | 8% |
| 2013 Impreza | 23 | 9% |
| 2012 Impreza | 26 | 11% |
| 2011 Impreza | 6 | 11% |
| 2010 Impreza | 5 | 11% |
| 2009 Impreza | 30 | 29% |
| 2008 Impreza | 59 | 34% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Subaru Impreza
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.