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Buying a used 2018 Subaru Impreza? Check these 5 recalls first

5 NHTSA recalls · 150 owner complaints on file

Four of the five recalls point the same direction — losing engine power or stalling: valve breakup, a short circuit, a separate stall defect, and a fuel pump that can quit while driving. The fifth covers headlight reflectors that don't reflect enough light, and that matches what owners filed: exterior lighting is by far the largest area, 64 of 150 unverified NHTSA complaints, then wiper/visibility. Five crashes, one fire and two injuries appear in those reports.

Before you buy

1. Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
2. Confirm all four stall-related recalls, fuel pump included, are closed by VIN
3. Look at headlight output after dark and ask if the reflector recall was done
4. Ask the seller directly about any stalling or sudden power loss
5. Open recalls are repaired free at any Subaru dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.

Recalls covering the 2018 Subaru Impreza

What owners have reported to NHTSA

150 complaints filed for this model year, including 5 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 2 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.

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