1994 SUBARU IMPREZA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1994 SUBARU IMPREZA
The 1994 SUBARU IMPREZA has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, AIR BAGS. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Subaru of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner (2 complaints), Power Trainautomatic Transmission (1 complaint), and Power Trainclutch Assembly (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1994 SUBARU IMPREZA
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1994 SUBARU IMPREZA, potentially affecting up to 154,483 vehicles.
Recall 09E025000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 42,540 vehicles affected
Defect: 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, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
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.
View full details →Recall 09E012000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 16,270 vehicles affected
Defect: 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, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
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.
View full details →Recall 98V315000 — AIR BAGS
| 95,673 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN OCCUR AFTER UNDERCARRIAGE CONTACT OF THE TOW HOOKS WITH CURBS, DIPS, SPEEDBUMPS, POTHOLES, ETC.
Consequence: UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE FRONT TOW HOOKS.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1994 SUBARU IMPREZA
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 SUBARU IMPREZA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainclutch Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE DRIVING REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER DOES NOT WORK. TOOK TO DEALER AND DEALER SAID IT WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. *AK
THE AIR COMPRESSOR UNIT CAN NOT BE ADJUSTED FOR INTERNAL PRESSURE, THE WHOLE UNIT HAS TO BE REPLACED AS PER DESIGN.
CLICKING NOISE OCCURS WHEN THE CLUTCH IS DEPRESSED. THIS HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING AS WELL AS WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED. *AK
CLICKING NOISE OCCURS WHEN THE CLUTCH IS DEPRESSED, WHEN DRIVING OR WITH ENGINE OFF.
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, VEHICLE LURCHED FOWARD, LACK OF POWER , AND BACKFIRED. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1994 SUBARU IMPREZA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1994 SUBARU IMPREZA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1994 SUBARU IMPREZA
Subaru of America, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1994 SUBARU IMPREZA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
971006WXD61 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VARIOUS INFORMATION ON CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR AND CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. *YC
NHTSA Investigations for the 1994 SUBARU IMPREZA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SUBARU IMPREZA
- 1990 SUBARU IMPREZA — 2 complaints
- 1993 SUBARU IMPREZA — 48 complaints
- 1994 SUBARU IMPREZA (current)
- 1995 SUBARU IMPREZA — 69 complaints
- 1996 SUBARU IMPREZA — 25 complaints
- 1997 SUBARU IMPREZA — 38 complaints
- 1998 SUBARU IMPREZA — 55 complaints
- 1999 SUBARU IMPREZA — 27 complaints
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- SUBARU LEGACY — 4,117 total complaints
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- SUBARU WRX — 1,207 total complaints
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