1995 Subaru Impreza Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Impreza years
- Fewer complaints than other years 19th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Subaru Impreza. That ranks 19th out of 32 Impreza model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (20 complaints, 43%), typically at around 141,125 miles. Complaints mention 11 crashes, 2 fires, 18 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
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- 46owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 11complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Subaru Impreza problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 20 | 43% | 141,125 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 11% | 134,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 9% | 180,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 4% | 66,061 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 2% | 180,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Subaru Impreza recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Inadvertent air bag deployment can occur after undercarriage contact of the tow hooks with curbs, dips, speedbumps, potholes, etc.
Risk: Unexpected air bag deployment could result in personal injury.
Fix: Dealers will remove the front tow hooks.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Oversensitive air bag deployment (EA97010) — opened Apr 30, 1997, closed Dec 23, 1998, led to recall 98V315000.
- Oversensitive air bag deployment (PE96075) — opened Dec 18, 1996, closed Apr 30, 1997.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Rear wires in hatch boot completely severed. No third brake light, wiper, or defogger because of issue. *tr
Gas tank filler tube has rust through. Can not fill tank over half full or gas will leak out. *tr
Fuel leak in fill tube. (rust through). *ak
Vehicle hit a curb on the right front tire at approximately 5 mph and both frontal air bags deployed. No injury reported. Also, no damage to the vehicle, except the right front tire. Vehicle was towed to the repair shop, and mechanic confirmed that the vehicle did not sustain any damages, and the…
Right rear wheel bearing went at 53,743 miles on my 1995 subaru impreza. Subaru had a tsb and used legacy bearings for the fix. If not fixed tire can separate from car and lose control.
Other Subaru Impreza years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Impreza | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 Impreza | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 Impreza | 32 | 2 |
| 2023 Impreza | 4 | 2 |
| 2022 Impreza | 13 | 1 |
| 2021 Impreza | 14 | 2 |
| 2020 Impreza | 85 | 1 |
| 2019 Impreza | 194 | 5 |
| 2018 Impreza | 151 | 5 |
| 2017 Impreza | 125 | 7 |
| 2016 Impreza | 75 | 1 |
| 2015 Impreza | 77 | 2 |
| 2014 Impreza | 108 | 3 |
| 2013 Impreza | 249 | 4 |
| 2012 Impreza | 243 | 6 |
| 2011 Impreza | 58 | 14 |
| 2010 Impreza | 46 | 15 |
| 2009 Impreza | 104 | 14 |
| 2008 Impreza | 176 | 14 |
| 2007 Impreza | 68 | 9 |
| 2006 Impreza | 56 | 10 |
| 2005 Impreza | 75 | 6 |
| 2004 Impreza | 96 | 8 |
| 2003 Impreza | 62 | 6 |
| 2002 Impreza | 292 | 6 |
| 2001 Impreza | 11 | 0 |
| 2000 Impreza | 41 | 0 |
| 1999 Impreza | 22 | 0 |
| 1998 Impreza | 30 | 0 |
| 1997 Impreza | 30 | 0 |
| 1996 Impreza | 20 | 0 |
| 1995 | 46 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Subaru Impreza?
Owners most often report air bags, fuel system, gasoline, electrical system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 20 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Subaru Impreza?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Subaru Impreza a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Impreza model years, the 1995 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.