Model year record

1995 Subaru Impreza

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

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.

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.