2016 Subaru Impreza power train problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2016 Subaru Impreza — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Hello, I just purchase this vehicle from a dealership, 615 auto sales. After purchasing the vehicle I decided to go and get the recall done that was never done to the vehicle at the repair shop they did the recall but then ask me where did I purchase this vehicle from then I told them. The repair…”
filed Dec 8, 2025
“Engine light came on. Checked it, the failure was the transmission solenoid. It reported that a failure was about to occur. Brought it into the Subaru dealership because the will not sell any transmission parts to repair shops in the Phoenix area. I am not sure if I would have had a bigger problem…”
filed Sep 5, 2023
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% |
| 2015 Impreza | 11 | 14% |
| 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 2016 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.