1997 Subaru Impreza problems

Filed Nov 12, 2015 · Airbags · 150,000 miles · TN · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owned a 1997 subaru impreza. While driving 15 MPH down an incline, the vehicle skidded on a patch of ice and crashed into a creek. Upon impact, both the driver and passenger air bags deployed and exploded with debris. A police report was filed. The contact and passenger sustained injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 150,000......updated 02/10/16

Filed May 28, 2006 · Suspension · CT

Failure of rear wheel bearings.

Filed Jul 23, 2004 · Suspension, Transmission · CA

Rear wheel bearings have failed 4 times under warranty and additional 4 times out of warranty. Bearing were replaced during each repair, sometimes axels and housings as well. Subaru refused to continue repairs outside of warranty period. 8 failues total at regular intervals .

Filed Sep 9, 2003 · Airbags · 80,000 miles · WY · 1 injury

Both driver's side and passenger's side airbags were deployed when ignition of car was started. The automobile was not running prior to deployment. The automobile was stationary. There was no impact.

Filed Feb 25, 2003 · Seat belts, Seats · WA

The front seat belts did not lock correctly. The reclining lever for the back of the seat failed, which caused consumer to lose control of the vehicle. Dealer was notified and stated their was nothing they could've done.

Filed Jan 22, 2003 · Wheels · 99,550 miles · MA

Wheel hub keeps coming off after replacement of tire. Almost lost control of car due to a wheel hub coming off and hitting windshield. Windshield did not break.

Filed Dec 26, 2002 · Transmission · IL · fire

While driving the vehicle caught on fire due to a "faulty axle" consumer will send more information why this vehicle caught on fire diagnosis provided technician of the insurance company. Ts

Filed Dec 9, 2002 · Seats · VA · crash

Consumer states that when in a vehicle accident and without warning the driver seat will fully recline back causing a distraction to the consumer. Dealer notified. Ph

Filed Jan 14, 2002 · Electrical, Visibility · MN

Wiring between the body and the hutch passes through rubber boot. Repeated opening and closing of the hutch breaks the wiring. Rear top brake light, rear wiper power locks are affected. Also in another boot the tube for a rear washer is similarly severed, washer fluid enters the car.

Filed Nov 26, 2001 · Acceleration · NY

Vehicles idle will not go down, it revs from 1500 to 2000 rpms. When it should be at 800. Consumer has contacted dealer and they are not aware of problem. *ak consumer stated when going down hills, the speed continues to increase, in a normal situation speeding down hill 50 MPH using engine as brake, speeds exceed 70 MPH in 5th and 4th gear, consumer stated vehicle had to be put into neutral to slow down, consumer stated he contacted dealer but stated that there is no problem, consumer stated he has ran across other complaints like his with onboard computer computers.