2018 Subaru Impreza Visibility/wiper Problems
NHTSA component category: VISIBILITY/WIPER · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How visibility/wiper ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 149 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2018 Subaru Impreza overview page.
What owners report
“While parked at a roadside rest for the night I heard a sound similar to cracking but didnât think anything of it. The next day…”NHTSA complaint 11528696 — filed 06/24/2023
“Subaru has failed to repair the halogen headlight safety recall in a timely manner. This recall was first announced on August 16th, 2022. It has…”NHTSA complaint 11521807 — filed 05/13/2023
“Have had low visibility at night since purchase in 2018. Thought it was just the bulbs until receiving a recall notice that it is a…”NHTSA complaint 11504453 — filed 01/30/2023
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Visibility/wiper complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2018 Subaru Impreza have visibility/wiper problems?
Visibility/wiper is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2018 Subaru Impreza: 33 of 149 complaints on file (22.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2018 Subaru Impreza have in total?
149 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 2 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's visibility/wiper category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the VISIBILITY/WIPER category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
