1995 Subaru IMPREZA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
30 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
132,063 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1995 model year. Data snapshot: . 6 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags:Frontal is the most frequently named component, appearing in 11 of 30 complaints (36.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 3 | 10.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 6.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags:Frontal | 11 |
| Electrical System:Horn | 2 |
| Suspension:Rear | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 1 |
Air Bags:Frontal: 11; Electrical System:Horn: 2; Suspension:Rear: 2; Vehicle Speed Control: 2; Air Bags: 1; Air Bags:Side/Window: 1; Electrical System: 1; Electrical System:Starter Assembly: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 1
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 24 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
1995: 9; 1996: 5; 2000: 6; 2001: 2; 2002: 2; 2003: 2; 2005: 2; 2010: 1; 2015: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags:Frontal leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10670306 · 2015-01-05 (January 5, 2015)
REAR WIRES IN HATCH BOOT COMPLETELY SEVERED. NO THIRD BRAKE LIGHT, WIPER, OR DEFOGGER BECAUSE OF ISSUE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 180,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10670306 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 481128 · 1995-02-01 (February 1, 1995)
FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIRBAG WHEN HARD BRAKING, RESULTED IN LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURY. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 481128 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10116212 · 2005-04-01 (April 1, 2005)
FUEL LEAK IN FILL TUBE. (RUST THROUGH). *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 123,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10116212 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10315272 · 2010-03-01 (March 1, 2010)
GAS TANK FILLER TUBE HAS RUST THROUGH. CAN NOT FILL TANK OVER HALF FULL OR GAS WILL LEAK OUT. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 145,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10315272 at NHTSA ↗