1995 Subaru Impreza recalls
Problem: 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.
Risk: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Fix: 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.
42,540 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Problem: 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.
Risk: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Fix: 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.
16,270 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Problem: 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."
Risk: Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Fix: 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.
1,921 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Air Bags · NHTSA 98V315000 · Dec 11, 1998
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Inadvertent air bag deployment can occur after undercarriage contact of the tow hooks with curbs, dips, speedbumps, potholes, etc.
Risk: Unexpected air bag deployment could result in personal injury.
Fix: Dealers will remove the front tow hooks.
95,673 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Latest owner complaints
Visibility/Wiper · Jan 5, 2015 · 180,000 miles · CO
Rear wires in hatch boot completely severed. No third brake light, wiper, or defogger because of issue. *tr
Electrical System · Jan 5, 2015 · 180,000 miles · CO
Rear wires in hatch boot completely severed. No third brake light, wiper, or defogger because of issue. *tr
Fuel System, Gasoline · Mar 1, 2010 · 145,000 miles · KY
Gas tank filler tube has rust through. Can not fill tank over half full or gas will leak out. *tr
Fuel System, Gasoline · Apr 1, 2005 · 123,000 miles · OH
Fuel leak in fill tube. (rust through). *ak
Air Bags · Mar 17, 2005 · 141,125 miles · NY
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
Suspension · Sep 24, 2003 · 78,378 miles · VT
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.
Suspension · Sep 24, 2003 · 53,743 miles · VT
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.
Engine and Engine Cooling · Nov 25, 2002 · GA
While traveling on the highway without prior warning the vehicle shut down. Please provide additional information dealer is aware of the problem. Ts
Air Bags · Sep 16, 2002 · CO · 2 injured
While driving both side airbags deployed without any warning, causing injuries. Dealer has been notified. *ak
Air Bags · Mar 24, 2001 · NY · crash
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…
Seats · Mar 7, 2001 · OH · 3 injured
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
Air Bags · Sep 20, 2000 · MD · 1 injured
While driving and without a collision occurring driver's air bag deployed, cause unknown. *ak
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1995 Subaru Impreza have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls covering the 1995 Subaru Impreza, the most recent one (09E025000) for exterior lighting. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Subaru Impreza?
Based on 46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are air bags (23), engine and engine cooling (7), electrical system (5).
Have there been crashes or injuries linked to the 1995 Subaru Impreza?
Owners reported 11 crashes, 2 fires, 19 injuries and 0 deaths in complaints to NHTSA. These are unverified owner reports, not findings of fault.
Is NHTSA investigating the 1995 Subaru Impreza?
NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations that include this vehicle, most recently EA97010: Oversensitive air bag deployment.