1993 SUBARU IMPREZA

3 recalls, 48 complaints - 20 TSBs

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Defect Description

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 CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

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.

42,540 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: DOPE, INC.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Defect Description

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 CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

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.

16,270 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: SABERSPORT

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

Defect Description

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

Consequence

LEAKING FUEL CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCEOF IGNITION.

Remedy

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

3,351 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

Complaint Statistics

48 total complaints 9 crashes 9 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD	9
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	6
AIR BAGS	3
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER	2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS	2
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY	2
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW	2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR	2
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER	2
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM	2

Incident date: Nov 1, 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 SUBARU IMPREZA WHICH WAS PURCHASED USED IN 2005. HE STATED THAT THE FILLER PIPE WAS LEAKING LARGE QUANTITIES OF FUEL.THERE WAS A RELATED RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 93V072000 INDICATING THE MANUFACTURER WOULD ASSUME LIABILITY. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNDER 226,... Read more

Incident date: Nov 18, 2007

1993 SUBARU IMPREZA EXPERIENCED A TIRE BLOW OUT CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO RUN OFF THE ROAD AND HIT THE MEDIAN WALL TWICE. *KB OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT# 10-90-0831. *JB

Crash

Incident date: Nov 27, 2004

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. WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, OUR SUBARU WAS PROPELLED 5-15 FEET. THE AIR BAG NEVER DEPLOYED. MY WIFE AN I ... Read more

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: Jun 24, 2003

FUEL, THROTTLE, AIR CONTROL VALVE. WHILE CAR IS RUNNING, IT HAS SUDDEN REPEATED ACCELERATIONS, WHICH COULD CAUSE SERIOUS ACCIDENT. *LA

Incident date: Jun 24, 2003

FUEL, THROTTLE, AIR CONTROL VALVE. WHILE CAR IS RUNNING, IT HAS SUDDEN REPEATED ACCELERATIONS, WHICH COULD CAUSE SERIOUS ACCIDENT. *LA

Incident date: Oct 28, 2002

FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED 4 TIMES FROM THE YEAR 2000-2002.

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. THE OWNER HAS FOUND A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 93V072000 FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY PIPE FILLER NECK ON THE INTERNET. PLEASE DESCRIBE ... Read more

REGARDING THE GAS GAUGE: GAUGE DOES NOT READ ACCURATELY. SHOWS AS BELOW EMPTY WHEN THERE IS STILL OVER 3 GALLONS OF FUEL LEFT. GOES UP AND DOWN FOR NO REASON. I PERSONALLY KNOW 3 OTHER 93 IMPREZA OWNERS WHO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. RE: THE POWER LOCKS/CHILDPROOF SWITCH. I CANNOT OPEN THE BACK R... Read more

Incident date: Jul 1, 2000

DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WHEN VEHICLE WENT UP ON CURVE, AND WHEN COMING DOWN BOTTOM OF CURVE. TOW HOOK CAME DOWN ON CURVE, AND AIRBAG DEPLOYED. CONSUMER STATED THAT AIRBAG SHOULD NOT HAVE DEPLOYED. THERES A RECALL ON 1997 VEHICLE FOR SAME PROBLEM, BUT NOT FOR 1996 VEHICLE. *AK

Incident date: Apr 21, 2000

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS ENTERING THE INTERSECTION WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT IT ON PASSENGER'S SIDE IN REAR. VEHICLE SPUN AROUND & STOPPED. DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED BY INSURANCE COMPANY. DRIVER TREATED AT EMERGENCY ROOM FOR INJURIES. *AK

Crash 1 injured

A MALFUNCTION OCCURRED WITHIN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, CAUSING THE WINDOWS TO BECOME INOPERABLE. FRONT AND REAR WINDOWS REMAINED IN THE UPRIGHT POSITIONS. *AK

WHILE DRIVING 15MPH TIRE HIT A CURB AND THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT ON LATER MODELS. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

1 injured

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS HAVE DEEP CUTS AND SCRATCHES IN THEM CAUSED BY THE GLIDE ROLLER RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY.

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS HAVE DEVELOPED DEEP CUTS AND CRATCHES IN THE GLASS CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.

Incident date: Jun 16, 1998

WENT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK AND THE GEAR SHIFT WAS LOCKED IN PARK. VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS BEFORE. *AK

Incident date: Apr 23, 1996

REAR DEFROSTER INOPERATIVE, REPLACE RELAY

Incident date: Feb 10, 1994

RIGHT REAR AXLE BEARING SCORCED, REPLACE BEARING/SEALS/AXLE

Incident date: Aug 23, 1997

OWNER HIT A CAR FROM BEHIND AND THE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. HE DID APPLY THE BRAKES BUT THE CAR STILL HIT THE REAR OF THE OTHER CAR.

Crash

THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS HAVE CUTS/SCRATCHES.

Incident date: Dec 12, 1996

DEEP CUTS AND SCRATCHES ON WINDOWS CAUSED BY A DEFECT IN THE DESIGN OF THE GLIDE ROLLER, OBSCURE VISIBILITY.

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER INOPERATIVE, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.

THE SEAT BELT FAILED IN ACCIDENT.

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG IN ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURY.

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Apr 6, 1997

BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT WINDOWS HAVE DEVELOPED CUTS AND SCRATCHES IN THE GLASS, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.

BOTH DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOWS HAVE DEVELOPED DEEP CUTS/SCRATCHES, CAUSING OBSTRUCTION OF VISION.

Incident date: Nov 27, 1995

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG DURING COLLISION, CAUSING INJURY.

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Sep 15, 1996

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, HEARD CLICKING NOISE, CV JOINT WENT OUT, LOSS ALL VEHICLE POWER, CV JOINT REPLACED BY OWNER. *AK

Incident date: Feb 7, 1997

BOTH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOW HAVE DEVELOPED DEEP CUTS/SCRATCHES, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.

Incident date: Feb 10, 1997

BOTH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S FRONT SIDE WINDOWS HAVE DEVELOPED DEEP CUTS AND SCRATCHES, CAUSING IMPAIRMENT OF VISION.

BOTH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOWS HAVE DEVELOPED DEEP CUTS AND SCRATCHES IN THE GLASS AND ARE PROGRESSIVELY GETTING WORSE WITH EACH USE OF THE WINDOW, CAUSING LIGHT TO REFLECT AT NIGHT AND BLOCK VIEW WHICH MEASURES THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE WINDOW.

Incident date: Apr 4, 1995

SUN ROOF LEAKS..

Incident date: Mar 1, 1996

ALTERNATOR FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL.

Incident date: Jul 21, 1995

FRONT ROTORS MACHINED.

Incident date: Aug 22, 1995

VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED.

Incident date: Aug 22, 1995

REAR DRUM BRAKES REPAIRED.

Incident date: Feb 27, 1996

WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES REPLACED.

Incident date: Aug 22, 1995

BRAKE ROTORS WARPED.

Incident date: Apr 21, 1995

RIGHT FRONT AXLE BEARING GREASED.

Incident date: Apr 4, 1995

SUN ROOF LEAK.

Incident date: Jul 10, 1996

BRAKES FAILED.

Incident date: Mar 23, 1996

WINDSHIELD WIPER INOPERATIVE DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER DUE TO ICE RAPIDLY BUILDING UP ON WIPERS, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. (2ND VEHICLE ON 502851)*SD

Incident date: Oct 8, 1995

DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT INFLATE IN ACCIDENT. *DSH

Crash

Incident date: Sep 1, 1995

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED . TT A TOW HOOK LOCATED ON THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE PARKING LOT CAUSING THE AIR BAG TO DEPLOY, DEALER INITALLY REFUSED TO LOOK AT THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THEY CLAIM THE DEPLOYMENT WAS ACCIDENT RELATED, THEY... Read more

1 injured

Incident date: Jun 13, 1995

WHILE VANDALIZED, REAR LIFTGATE WINDOW SAFETY GLASS SHATTERED INTO SMALL SHARP PIECES; SAFETY GLASS SUSPECTED OF NOT MEETING FMVSS. TT

Incident date: May 20, 1994

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

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jan 2, 1994

DURING IMPACT, DRIVER AIR BAG CAME OUT BUT DID NOT FULLY INFLATE. TT

Crash 1 injured

EPA Fuel Economy, 1993 SUBARU IMPREZA

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
1.8L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	21.0	27.0	23.0	Regular	$2,700
1.8L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	22.0	29.0	24.0	Regular	$2,600

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1993 SUBARU IMPREZA

20 manufacturer communications from 14 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	10
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	3
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER	1
151400 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY	1
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING	1
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS	1
190000 TIRES	1
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	1

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.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.

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).

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin is to advise of SOAa??s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin is to advise of SOAa??s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.

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.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Special Service Tools Cross Reference List.

350000 EQUIPMENT

All Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices)

350000 EQUIPMENT

Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter.

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.

103110 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Remanufactured Automatic Transaxle Program

190000 TIRES

SUBARU: THERE IS A STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS DUE TO AN IMPORPER WHEEL BALANCE. *RM

061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

RUBBING MARK ON TIMING BELT. SUBARU. *TT

151400 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

INFORMATION REGARDING SEAT BELT LATCH SLIDES TO THE LOWER SEAT BELT ANCHOR. *YH UPDATED *EH

021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

NEW PROCEDURE FOR REPLACING REAR WHEEL BEARINGS. *TT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

VARIOUS INSTRUCTIONS AND PROCEDURES ON AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT. *YC

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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 (current)	3	48
1990	0	2	View

Other SUBARU Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
LEGACY	307	4,132	View
OUTBACK	288	12,131	View
SOLTERRA	259	109	View
WRX	190	1,208	View
FORESTER	134	8,512	View
ASCENT	112	1,248	View
TRIBECA	70	51	View
CROSSTREK	42	1,453	View

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1993 SUBARU IMPREZA

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

EPA Fuel Economy, 1993 SUBARU IMPREZA

Technical Service Bulletins, 1993 SUBARU IMPREZA

Most Affected Components

NHTSA Safety Investigations, SUBARU IMPREZA

SUBARU IMPREZA - All Years Overview

SUBARU IMPREZA - Year by Year

Other SUBARU Models