MYRModel Year Report

1993 Subaru Impreza

▲ Better than typical
1993 Subaru Impreza
RENDERED 2026-09-16T18:55:43.316Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Subaru Impreza Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1993 highlighted. 1990: 1 complaints 1990 1993: 33 complaints 1993 1994: 8 complaints 1995: 46 complaints 1996: 20 complaints 1997: 30 complaints 1997 1998: 30 complaints 1999: 22 complaints 2000: 41 complaints 2001: 11 complaints 2002: 292 complaints 2002 2003: 62 complaints 2004: 96 complaints 2005: 75 complaints 2006: 56 complaints 2007: 68 complaints 2007 2008: 176 complaints 2009: 103 complaints 2010: 46 complaints 2011: 57 complaints 2012: 243 complaints 2012 2013: 249 complaints 2014: 108 complaints 2015: 77 complaints 2016: 75 complaints 2017: 125 complaints 2017 2018: 150 complaints 2019: 193 complaints 2020: 85 complaints 2021: 14 complaints 2022: 13 complaints 2022 2023: 4 complaints 2024: 30 complaints 2025: 5 complaints 2026: 1 complaints 2026
1993: 33 complaints
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YearComplaints
19901
199333
19948
199546
199620
199730
199830
199922
200041
200111
2002292
200362
200496
200575
200656
200768
2008176
2009103
201046
201157
2012243
2013249
2014108
201577
201675
2017125
2018150
2019193
202085
202114
202213
20234
202430
20255
20261

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

VISIBILITY 42%

42% of complaints: visibility — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing windshield and windshield wiper/washer.

AIR BAGS 33%

33% of complaints: air bags — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASH INJURY
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WE JUST PURCHASED A 1993 SUBARU IMPREZA 4 DOOR SEDAN. YESTERDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2004 WHILE WE WERE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, WE WERE HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE WHICH WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 30 MPH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20041128

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED .

NHTSA ODI report, 19951004

AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY ON A HEAD ON COLLISION, RESULTING IN AN INJURY. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950106

SERVICE BRAKES 15%

15% of complaints: service brakes — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 12%

12% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing filler pipe and cap and fuel injection system.

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FOUR FUEL PUMPS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE SINCE PURCHASE OF 2000. THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL OUT WITH NO WARNING PUTTING THE OCCUPANTS AT RISK UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20021104

POWER TRAIN 9%

9% of complaints: power train — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing constant velocity joint and axle shaft.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19930424 — fuel system, gasoline

THE FUEL FILLER SYSTEM DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE LEAKAGE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY".

Remedy: A MODIFIED REPLACEMENT FUEL VENT PIPE WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE FUEL FILLER SYSTEM TO REDUCE LEAKING.

Campaign 93V072000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090511 — exterior lighting

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 CONF

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.

Campaign 09E012000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090728 — exterior lighting

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 CONF

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.

Campaign 09E025000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1993 Subaru Impreza — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 93V072000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E012000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E025000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1998 ▲ 2024 ▲ 1997

WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 1993 Subaru Impreza reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Subaru Impreza is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1993 Subaru Impreza?

The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 Subaru Impreza have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.