1990 SUBARU IMPREZA

0 recalls, 2 complaints - 16 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS Sep 8, 1999
BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE.
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Jun 2, 1998
Incident date: Mar 3, 1997
TRANSMISSION WILL NOT COME OUT OF PARK UNLESS PRESSING RELEASE BUTTON, DISSCONNECT ALLARM, NO POWER TO SOLENOID, REPAIR WIRING FOR STOP LITES AND SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1990 SUBARU IMPREZA

16 manufacturer communications from 10 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT10
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
190000 TIRES1
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
103110 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE1
12-249-23R Jul 11, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin announces the recommended cleaning procedures to followed when encountering vehicles with long time exposure to pollen on painted surfaces on vehicles imported from Japan. This bulletin does not apply to SIA built vehicles.
15-302-22 Aug 23, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
15-302-22 Aug 23, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
01-167-08R Aug 23, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
15-192-22R Mar 18, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic essential information during diagnosis and repair of the Infotainment concerns. (Applicable to all models with Harman or Denso CP1 Infotainment).
01-167-08R Jun 17, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models
01-167-08R Jun 17, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models
09-51-08R Jun 7, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin is to advise of SOAa??s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.
09-51-08R Jun 7, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin is to advise of SOAa??s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.
14-22-16R Feb 1, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.
14-22-16R Aug 4, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Special Service Tools Cross Reference List.
01-181-20 Apr 30, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
All Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices)
Subaru Tech Tips May 21, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter.
14-22-16R May 6, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.
166399R Dec 12, 2012
103110 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Remanufactured Automatic Transaxle Program
SB-05-50-10R Feb 3, 2011
190000 TIRES
SUBARU: THERE IS A STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS DUE TO AN IMPORPER WHEEL BALANCE. *RM

NHTSA Safety Investigations, SUBARU IMPREZA

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE15012 Opened: Apr 10, 2015 , Closed: Jul 15, 2015
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2012
Passenger Front Air Bag Suppression
The Office of Defects Investigation opened this investigation on April 10, 2015 based on 26 Vehicle Owner Questionnaire reports involving the passenger frontal air bag in MY 2012 Subaru Impreza vehicles.These vehicles use a capacitive type Occupant Detection System (ODS), which is intended to classi... Read more
EA09011 Opened: Jul 2, 2009 , Closed: Dec 14, 2009
EA, Closed , Model Year: 2002
FUEL LINE LEAK
THE DESIGN OF THE FUEL LINE (METAL RAIL/RUBBER HOSE INTERFACE) IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO FUEL ODOR AND/OR SEEPAGE IN EXTREME COLD TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS.OWNERS MOST OFTEN NOTICED FUEL ODOR IN THE OCCUPANT COMPARTMENT AREA DURING INITIAL COLD ENGINE START-UP.ONCE THE ENGINE IS WARMED, THE ODOR/SEEPAGE ISSUE ... Read more
PE09017 Opened: Mar 10, 2009 , Closed: Jul 2, 2009
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2002
FUEL LINE LEAK
COMPLAINANTS REPORT FUEL LEAKAGE MOST FREQUENTLY IN WINTER DURING INITIAL COLD ENGINE STARTUP.OWNERS WILL EITHER NOTICE A FUEL ODOR INSIDE THE OCCUPANT COMPARTMENT OR FUEL ODOR/LEAKAGE AT THE FUEL LINES ON THE RIGHT SIDE ATOP THE ENGINE. ONCE THE ENGINE HAS WARMED, THE ODOR/LEAKAGE MAY CEASE.SUBARU ... Read more
PE04002 Opened: Jan 7, 2004 , Closed: May 27, 2004
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2002
FUEL LINE LEAKAGE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT
SUBARU REPORTS THAT THE FUEL ODOR IS CAUSED BY FUEL SEEPAGE DURING COLD START OF THE ENGINE UNDER EXTREMELY COLD TEMPERATURES. THE LEAK OCCURS IN A FUEL LINE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.IT REPORTS THAT THE FAILURE IS DUE TO THE MISALIGNED ANGLE BETWEEN TWO FUEL DELIVERY LINES WHICH RESULTED IN SUCH FU... Read more
EA97010 Opened: Apr 30, 1997 , Closed: Dec 23, 1998
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1994
OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
IN ITS LETTER DATED DECEMBER 21, 1998, SUBARU STATED THAT THE VEHICLES IDENTIFIED ABOVE WILL BE RECALLED.SUBARU DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE FRONT TOWING/TIE-DOWN HOOKS.REFER TO NHTSA RECALL NO. 98V-315 FOR DETAILS.
PE96075 Opened: Dec 18, 1996 , Closed: Apr 30, 1997
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1994
OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
ODI HAS REVIEWED 33 COMPLAINTS OF OVERSENSITIVE' AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT (I.E., ANY NON-CRASH DEPLOYMENT) RECEIVED BY ODI AND SUBARU INVOLVING MODEL YEAR 1995 SUBARU IMPREZA & LEGACY VEHICLES AND ALL OTHER IMPREZA & LEGACY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR BAG SYSTEMS IDENTICAL OR SIMILAR TO THOSE IN THE 1995 I... Read more

SUBARU IMPREZA - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the SUBARU IMPREZA across all model years (1993, 2024).

175 Total Recalls
3,453 Total Complaints
6 Investigations
264 Reported Crashes
59 Reported Fires
4 Reported Deaths

SUBARU IMPREZA - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2026 0 1 View
2025 0 8 View
2024 2 52 View
2023 2 6 View
2022 1 15 View
2021 2 19 View
2020 1 100 View
2019 5 222 View
2018 5 181 View
2017 7 162 View
2016 1 108 View
2015 2 99 View
2014 3 157 View
2013 4 343 View
2012 6 337 View
2011 14 75 View
2010 15 61 View
2009 15 149 View
2008 15 249 View
2007 9 84 View
2006 10 68 View
2005 6 95 View
2004 8 113 View
2003 6 64 View
2002 6 339 View
2001 3 13 View
2000 4 54 View
1999 4 27 View
1998 3 55 View
1997 3 38 View
1996 3 25 View
1995 4 69 View
1994 3 8 View
1993 3 48 View
1990 (current) 0 2

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