1995 Subaru Impreza

▲ Better than typical

1995 Subaru Impreza
RENDERED 2026-09-16T21:07:51.665Z

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

1995: 46 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1990	1
1993	33
1994	8
1995	46
1996	20
1997	30
1998	30
1999	22
2000	41
2001	11
2002	292
2003	62
2004	96
2005	75
2006	56
2007	68
2008	176
2009	103
2010	46
2011	57
2012	243
2013	249
2014	108
2015	77
2016	75
2017	125
2018	150
2019	193
2020	85
2021	14
2022	13
2023	4
2024	30
2025	5
2026	1

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

AIR BAGS 43%

43% of complaints: air bags — 20 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASH INJURY

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WHILE DRIVING BOTH SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY WARNING, CAUSING INJURIES. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020916

DURING IMPACT ON LEFT ANGLE THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. NO RESPONSE FROM ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950201

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 13%

13% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing emission control and gasoline.

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WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS

NHTSA ODI report, 20021125

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 11%

11% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing filler pipe and cap and tank assembly.

FIRE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: electrical system — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing horn and starter assembly.

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REAR WIRES IN HATCH BOOT COMPLETELY SEVERED. NO THIRD BRAKE LIGHT, WIPER, OR DEFOGGER BECAUSE OF ISSUE. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20150105

Also filed under VISIBILITY/WIPER

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 7%

7% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing cruise control.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19961218 — PE (closed 19970430)

OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

I 19970430 — EA (closed 19981223)

OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

R 19990601 — air bags

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.

Campaign 98V315000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20081217 — exterior lighting

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

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.

Campaign 08E050000 — 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

1995 Subaru Impreza — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for air bags issues (20 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (6 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (5 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 98V315000 (air bags) has been completed.
Verify recall 08E050000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Verify recall 09E012000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Verify recall 09E025000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1998 ▲ 2024 ▲ 1997

WORST YEARS

■ 2002 ■ 2013 ■ 2012

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FAQ

Is the 1995 Subaru Impreza reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Subaru Impreza is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Subaru Impreza?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Subaru Impreza have?

4 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.