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1995 Subaru Impreza problems

The most common problem on the 1995 Subaru Impreza is airbags. It has fewer complaints than a typical Impreza model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
46
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
21
Worst area
Airbags
Fuel economy
22-24mpg

The worst 1995 Subaru Impreza problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Airbags
    20
  • Fuel system
    8
  • Electrical
    4
  • Engine
    4
  • Visibility
    4

Problems by type

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  • Airbags
    20
  • Fuel system
    8
  • Electrical
    4
  • Engine
    4
  • Visibility
    4
  • Brakes
    3
  • Acceleration
    2
  • Lights
    2
  • Seat belts
    2
  • Suspension
    2
  • Wheels
    2
  • Body
    1
  • Seats
    1
  • Transmission
    1

Recalls 1

Air bagsReported December 11, 1998 · 95,673 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the front tow hooks.

Recall number 98V315000 · Recall details

See all 1 recalls for the 1995 Subaru Impreza

Defect investigations

Oversensitive air bag deploymentOpened April 30, 1997, closed December 23, 1998

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 the federal safety agency recall no. 98v‑315 for details.

EA97010

Oversensitive air bag deploymentOpened December 18, 1996, closed April 30, 1997

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 impreza & legacy; they are late 1994-1996 impreza and all1995 & 1996 legacy (33 complaints out of 165,385 vehicles).odi's analysis indicates that certain impreza & legacy vehicles - - late 1994 & early 1995 impreza and all 1995 & early 1996 legacy (29 complaints out of 95,678 vehicles) -- have much higher complaint rate than the remaining vehicles which are different in vehicle structure or equipped with different air bag sensing system.most of the complaints (26 of the 29) indicate that the vehicle's dual air bags deployed from an undercarriage impact with a curb, bump, dip, pothole, etc.in the remaining 3 complaints, the driver alleged that the air bags deployed inadvertently or without any impact.in 13 of the 29 cases, only the vehicle's front tow hooks reportedly were found damaged or showed evidence of impact, and in 6 other cases both tow hooks and other undercarriage components were reportedly damaged or impacted; no details were given in the 10 remaining cases.this pe has been upgraded to ea97-010

PE96075

Technical service bulletins for the 1995 Subaru Impreza 21

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 21 bulletins for the 1995 Subaru Impreza

1995 Subaru Impreza fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
1.8L 4‑cylFWD2127-2923-24
1.8L 4‑cyl4WD19-202622
2.2L 4‑cyl4WD192622

What 1995 Subaru Impreza owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 5, 2015 · Electrical, Visibility · 180,000 miles · CO

Rear wires in hatch boot completely severed. No third brake light, wiper, or defogger because of issue.

Filed Mar 1, 2010 · Fuel system · 145,000 miles · KY

Gas tank filler tube has rust through. Can not fill tank over half full or gas will leak out.

Filed Apr 1, 2005 · Fuel system · 123,000 miles · OH

Fuel leak in fill tube. (rust through).

Filed Mar 17, 2005 · Airbags · 141,125 miles · NY

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 front tire needed to be replaced. The dealer was not notified.

Filed Sep 24, 2003 · Suspension · 78,378 miles · VT

At 53743 miles right wheel bearing went, fixed by dealer. I noticed the same noise again at 78378, only 24,635 later the right rear wheel bearing needed to be replaced again. I called subaru and they told me it was a wear item. This should not have happened twice and feel this is a safety issue, I could have lost control of vehicle.

Filed Sep 24, 2003 · Suspension · 53,743 miles · VT

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.

Filed Nov 25, 2002 · Engine · GA

While traveling on the highway without prior warning the vehicle shut down. Please provide additional information dealer is aware of the problem. Ts

Filed Sep 16, 2002 · Airbags · CO · 2 injuries

While driving both side airbags deployed without any warning, causing injuries. Dealer has been notified.

Filed Mar 24, 2001 · Airbags · NY · crash

Was involved in a side swipe accident, the other vehicle hit me in the front quarter panel and both air bags immediatley deployed, causing the windshield to break and causing me to run into a sign, rather than being able to correct myself. Due to the airbags being deployed the car was totalled vs. Being fixable had they not gone off as there is no front end damage or engine damage.

Filed Mar 7, 2001 · Seats · OH · 3 injuries

While driving the shoulder harness locking mechanism failed during vehicle collision resulting in several injuries, consumer took vehicle into subaru for inspection, they claim it is functioning properly, however nothing has been issued in writing stating this. Nlm

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Questions about the 1995 Subaru Impreza

Is the 1995 Subaru Impreza reliable?

Owners have filed 46 complaints about the 1995 Subaru Impreza, fewer than a typical Impreza model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1995 Subaru Impreza?

Airbags, with 20 complaints. Next is fuel system (8).

How many recalls does the 1995 Subaru Impreza have?

1 recall, covering air bags.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Subaru Impreza airbags?

Yes, 1 recall: 98V315000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Subaru Impreza have bad airbags?

The Subaru Impreza model years with the most airbags complaints are 2012 (105 complaints), 2013 (79 complaints) and 2014 (38 complaints).

What gas mileage does the 1995 Subaru Impreza get?

Official estimates for the 1995 Subaru Impreza range from 22 to 24 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.8L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 21 city and 27-29 highway.

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