1995 Subaru Impreza: problems, recalls and reliability
4 recalls and 46 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is air bags (43% of complaints); the 1994 and 1996 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2009
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Vehicle hit a curb on the right front tire at approximately 5 mph and both frontal air bags deployed. No injury reported. Also, no damage to the vehicle, except the right front tire. Vehicle was towed to the repair shop, and mechanic confirmed that the vehicle did not sustain any damages, and the right front tire needed to be replaced. The dealer was not notified.*ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Mar 2005
“At 53743 miles right wheel bearing went, fixed by dealer. I noticed the same noise again at 78378, only 24,635 later the right rear wheel bearing needed to be replaced again. I called subaru and they told me it was a wear item. This should not have happened twice and feel this is a safety issue, I could have lost control of vehicle.”Owner report · Suspension · Mar 2003
“While traveling on the highway without prior warning the vehicle shut down. Please provide additional information dealer is aware of the problem. Ts”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Nov 2002
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“Was involved in a side swipe accident, the other vehicle hit me in the front quarter panel and both air bags immediatley deployed, causing the windshield to break and causing me to run into a sign, rather than being able to correct myself. Due to the airbags being deployed the car was totalled vs. Being fixable had they not gone off as there is no front end damage or engine damage. *ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Mar 2001
“While driving the shoulder harness locking mechanism failed during vehicle collision resulting in several injuries, consumer took vehicle into subaru for inspection, they claim it is functioning properly, however nothing has been issued in writing stating this. Nlm”Owner report · Seats · Nov 2000
“Right rear wheel bearing went at 53,743 miles on my 1995 subaru impreza. Subaru had a tsb and used legacy bearings for the fix. If not fixed tire can separate from car and lose control.”Owner report · Suspension · Jul 2000
“While driving 35-40 mph had a direct frontal impact, and driver's/ passenger's airbags did not deploy, which did not protect the occupants in this crash. There was no previous problems with airbag system. Please provide further information. *ak”Owner report · Air Bags · May 2000
“While unscrewing gas cap, vehicle turned off at the time, ball of fire came out of the tank around gas cap opening, dealership was not able to locate defect/problem. *mjs”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Nov 1999
“I drove my 1995 subaru impreza to the gas station (just a few miles up the road); turned the car completely off. I pulled the release to open the gas door. After I began to unscrew the gas cap (I did not get the cap completely off) a ball of fire came out of the gas tank around the gas cap. The fire ball lasted for 5 to 10 seconds then died out on its own. I had the car towed to the dealership. They were unable to find anything wrong.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Nov 1999
“Floating gasoline gauge. Gauge shows constant fluctuations from 3/4 tank to empty regardless of amount of gasoline in tank.”Owner report · Fuel System, Other · Sep 1999
When filing, owners marked a crash in 11 of these complaints and injuries in 17 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 4 campaigns
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN OCCUR AFTER UNDERCARRIAGE CONTACT OF THE TOW HOOKS WITH CURBS, DIPS, SPEEDBUMPS, POTHOLES, ETC.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE FRONT TOW HOOKS.
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Remedy: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1995 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 1995 Subaru Impreza reliable?
NHTSA has 46 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on record for the 1995 Subaru Impreza. The most complained-about area is air bags (43% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1995 Subaru Impreza problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 132,063 miles or less.
Does the 1995 Subaru Impreza have open recalls?
4 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning exterior lighting:headlights. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.