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Subaru Impreza Mk5 (GT/GK) Problems by Year

Built on Subaru’s global platform, the Mk5 is far more polished and safer than older Imprezas. Serious mechanical failures are rarer, but warning-light faults and ageing infotainment now matter more.

Select a year below to see the specific problems affecting that model year, with estimated repair costs and severity ratings.

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Year Periods
2
Known Issues
0
Serious Faults
2
Moderate Issues

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2022–20231 issue2019–20212 issues20181 issue20170 issues

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Buying Tips for the Subaru Impreza Mk5 (GT/GK)

  • ✓If the windscreen has ever been replaced, make sure Eyesight works properly and the cameras were recalibrated.
  • ✓A healthy 12V battery matters on these cars because weak voltage can trigger a lot of confusing dashboard warnings.
  • ✓Test the touchscreen, Bluetooth and reverse camera carefully rather than assuming a software reset will cure everything.
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