Common Problems with the
2015–2016 Subaru Impreza Mk4 (GJ/GP)

We've identified 2 known issues that can affect the 2015–2016 Subaru Impreza Mk4 (GJ/GP). 1 of these are serious faults that could be expensive to repair.

Known Issues

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Moderate

Minor

The 2015–2016 period has 1 more issue than the Subaru Impreza Mk4 (GJ/GP) average across all year periods.

All Known Issues

Lineartronic CVT Valve Body Failure

SeriousGearbox & Transmission

The Mk4 Impreza’s CVT can suffer solenoid or valve body faults that show up as shunting, hesitation and warning-light clusters.

Estimated cost: £800–£1,800Affects: 2012–2016Often appears around: 60,000–100,000 miles

Typical symptoms

•Judder pulling away
•Transmission warning lights
•Delayed engagement

What to inspect before you buy

✓Drive it from cold and then fully warm
✓Check for smooth ratio changes
✓Ask whether the CVT fluid has ever been replaced

Air-Conditioning Condenser Damage

ModerateCooling System

The low-mounted condenser is vulnerable to stone damage and corrosion, leaving some cars with weak or completely failed air conditioning.

Estimated cost: £300–£650Affects: 2012–2016

Typical symptoms

•AC blows warm
•Cooling fades after regas
•Visible oily marks on condenser

What to inspect before you buy

✓Test AC thoroughly from cold
✓Inspect the condenser through the grille
✓Be wary if a seller says it only needs gas again

Buying Tips for the 2015 Subaru Impreza Mk4 (GJ/GP)

✓Check the oil level before and after the test drive, then ask directly how often the car needs topping up.
✓A smooth CVT and proof of fluid servicing matter more than a low owner count on these cars.
✓Test the air conditioning hard, as weak condensers often look like a simple regas issue at first.

2013–2014 Subaru Impreza Mk4 (GJ/GP)