Parts for your 2018 Subaru Impreza-Wiper blades

2018 Subaru Impreza wiper blades

The 2018 Subaru Impreza is factory-fitted with front windscreen wiper blades, and hatch models also include a rear wiper. This isn’t guesswork—both the 2018 Subaru Impreza Owner’s Manual (Wiper and Washer section) and the Subaru Service Manual (WI – Wiper & Washer) spell out operation, blade specs and service replacement. On top of that, Australian Design Rules and New Zealand’s Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Equipment require effective windscreen wipers on road-going vehicles with windscreens. So yes, wiper blades are absolutely relevant on this model.

On the Impreza, the wiper blades do the heavy lifting for visibility in rain, road spray, and frosty mornings. They clear water, grime and insect residue from the windscreen so the driver can see what’s happening ahead. On hatch variants, the rear blade also helps keep the back glass clear of mist and muck, which is especially handy on wet commutes and gravel roads.

As part of routine servicing for a 2018 Subaru Impreza, blades should be inspected each visit and typically replaced every 6–12 months, or sooner if they smear, squeak, chatter, or leave streaks. Local conditions in Australia and New Zealand—UV, coastal salt, and quick weather changes—can harden the rubber faster than expected. If the edge is nicked, the rubber’s cracked, or the frame is bent, it’s time for new blades.

Typical fitment for this generation is a 26-inch driver’s blade and a 16-inch passenger blade. Hatchbacks usually run a 12-inch rear blade