There are four Subaru Impreza model years – 2002, 2007, 2009, and 2013 – that have a 50% chance of $500+ repairs being engine-related. All are on our list of years to avoid, but 2013 and 2002 are particularly prone to engine problems given the 67% and 75% chance, respectively, of an expensive day at the shop being due to engine repairs.
And the 2007 Impreza has the dubious honor of both engine and transmission problems. This model year comes with a 50% chance of the transmission being the cause of an expensive repair, so be sure to stay on top of your automatic transmission service if you own one of these Imprezas.