1990 SUBARU IMPREZA
0 recalls, 2 complaints - 16 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 1 |
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
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 10 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 190000 TIRES | 1 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| 103110 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE | 1 |
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 |