1993 Subaru Impreza
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1993 Subaru Impreza. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
The fuel filler system does not comply with the leakage requirements of fmvss 301, "fuel system integrity".
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
33 complaints9 involved a crash9 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
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 226,826. The system indicated that the vin # provided IS an invalid number.
- Tires
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
- Air bags
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…
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 required emergency medical attention. I just noticed that nhtsa issued a recall on defective subaru airbags in 1994, but there isn't even an option to search for a subaru problems in 1993. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline · Fuel system, other
Fuel, throttle, air control valve. while car IS running, it has sudden repeated accelerations, which could cause serious accident. *la
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Fuel pump was replaced 4 times from the year 2000-2002.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
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 details. mr
- Fuel system, other · Structure › Body › Door
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…
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 right door from the inside because I cannot disengage the childproof switch. no matter what position the switch IS in the door still does not open from the inside. this also happened to my 1987 subaru GL which I no longer have.*ak
- Air bags › Side/window
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
- Air bags › Side/window
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
- Electrical system · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
A malfunction occurred within the electrical system, causing the windows to become inoperable. front and rear windows remained in the upright positions. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
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
- Visibility › Windshield
The driver and passenger side windows have cuts/scratches.
- Visibility › Windshield
Driver and passenger side windows have deep cuts and scratches in them caused by the glide roller resulting in poor visibility.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
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
- Suspension › Rear · Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system
Right rear axle bearing scorced, replace bearing/seals/axle
- Air bags › Frontal
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.
- Air bags · Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
The seat belt failed in accident.
- Visibility › Windshield
Both left and right front windows have developed cuts and scratches in the glass, causing poor visibility.
- Visibility › Windshield
Both driver's/passenger's side windows have developed deep cuts/scratches, causing obstruction of vision.
- Air bags
No deployment of airbag during collision, causing injury.
- Power train › Driveline › Constant velocity joint
While driving approximately 5 mph, heard clicking noise, cv joint went out, loss all vehicle power, cv joint replaced by owner. *ak
- Visibility › Windshield
Both driver's and passenger's side window have developed deep cuts/scratches, causing poor visibility.
- Visibility › Windshield
Both driver's and passenger's front side windows have developed deep cuts and scratches, causing impairment of vision.
- Visibility › Windshield
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.
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Alternator failed, causing vehicle to stall.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10240110This 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.
- 10234261Remanufactured Automatic Transaxle Program
- 10219492This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
- 10219491This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
- 10209915This 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).
- 10198758This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models
- 10198749This bulletin is to advise of SOAs revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.
- 10187315To 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.
- 10179378Special Service Tools Cross Reference List.
- 10174543All Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices)
- 10161824Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter.
- 10161813To 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.
- 10037968Subaru: there IS a steering wheel vibration at highway speeds due to an imporper wheel balance.
- 10019343Rubbing mark on timing belt. Subaru.
- 10000642New procedure for replacing rear wheel bearings.
- 626926Information regarding seat belt latch slides to the lower seat belt anchor. Updated
- 602413Various instructions and procedures on air conditioning retrofit.
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