1995 Subaru IMPREZA: complaints, problems and recalls
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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10039431 · 2003-09-24 (September 24, 2003)
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-reported narrative. 53,743 miles reported. Look up ODI 10039431 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10039432 · 2003-09-24 (September 24, 2003)
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-reported narrative. 78,378 miles reported. Look up ODI 10039432 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10115334 · 2005-03-17 (March 17, 2005)
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-reported narrative. 141,125 miles reported. Look up ODI 10115334 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 ↗
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 485871 · 1995-07-11 (July 11, 1995)
DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL FAILS TO SHUT OFF AT TIMES.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 485871 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
98V315000 · Air Bags
Reported: 1998-12-11 (December 11, 1998)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN OCCUR AFTER UNDERCARRIAGE CONTACT OF THE TOW HOOKS WITH CURBS, DIPS, SPEEDBUMPS, POTHOLES, ETC.
Consequence: UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE FRONT TOW HOOKS.
NHTSA campaign record ↗