1995 Subaru Impreza
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.
- Complaints
- 46
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 1995
Opened by NHTSA
43% of complaints
Complaints per year
1995: 46 complaints
View as data table
| 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 | 58 |
| 2012 | 243 |
| 2013 | 251 |
| 2014 | 108 |
| 2015 | 77 |
| 2016 | 75 |
| 2017 | 125 |
| 2018 | 152 |
| 2019 | 193 |
| 2020 | 85 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 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% · 20 reportsMost commonly citing frontal and side/window.
Show complaint excerpts
While driving both side airbags deployed without any warning, causing injuries. Dealer has been notified.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-16
During impact on left angle the driver side air bag did not deploy. No response from anti lock braking system. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-01
Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic
Engine and engine cooling
13% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing emission control and gasoline.
Show complaint excerpts
While traveling on the highway without prior warning the vehicle shut down. Please provide additional information dealer is aware of the problem.…
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-11-25
Fuel system, gasoline
11% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing filler pipe and cap and tank assembly.
Electrical system
11% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing horn and starter assembly.
Show complaint excerpts
Rear wires in hatch boot completely severed. No third brake light, wiper, or defogger because of issue.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-01-05
Also filed under Visibility/wiper
Vehicle speed control
7% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing cruise control.
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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1996-12-18Preliminary evaluationClosed 1997-04-30 Oversensitive air bag deployment
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1997-04-30Engineering analysisClosed 1998-12-23 Oversensitive air bag deployment
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1999-06-01Air bags98V315000 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.
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2008-12-17Exterior lighting08E050000 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…
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.
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2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 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…
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.
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2009-07-28Exterior lighting09E025000 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…
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.
Buy-smart checklist
1995 Subaru Impreza — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 20 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 5 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 98V315000 · Air bags
- Recall 08E050000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
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- 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.