Model year record

1995 Subaru Impreza

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 69 owner complaints on file.

Subaru Impreza, 1993–2001 generation
Pictured: the 1993–2001 generation. IFCAR, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V315000

Air bags

Component
Air bags
Manufacturer
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
95,673
Reported to NHTSA
1998-12-11
Owners notified
1999-06-01

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN OCCUR AFTER UNDERCARRIAGE CONTACT OF THE TOW HOOKS WITH CURBS, DIPS, SPEEDBUMPS, POTHOLES, ETC.

Safety risk

UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE FRONT TOW HOOKS.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags: frontal21141,125 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control3—
Electrical system: horn2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner2—
Fuel system, gasoline2145,000 mi
Suspension: rear253,743 mi
Vehicle speed control2—
Wheels: hub2—
Air bags1—
Air bags: side/window1—
Electrical system1180,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch1—
Electrical system: starter assembly1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine1—
Equipment: mechanical: wrecker and wheel lift devices1—
Exterior lighting: headlights1—
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1123,000 mi
Fuel system, other1—
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system1—
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly1—
Power train: clutch assembly1—
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)1—
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Seats1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1—
Structure: body: door1—
Unknown or other1—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1—
Visibility/wiper1180,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1—
Visibility: windshield1—

The 1994 model has 9 times as many complaints as this one. The 1996 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Other Subaru Impreza model years

All Subaru Impreza recalls by year

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.