1997 SUBARU Impreza

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

3 Recalls for 1997 SUBARU Impreza

Recall Date Component Summary
2009-05-11 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

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.

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.

2009-04-07 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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.

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.

2008-08-11 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, “LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.”

Remedy:

K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.

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0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1997 SUBARU Impreza

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30 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1997 SUBARU Impreza

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2015-11-12 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10789985
2006-05-28 SUSPENSION:REAR
ODI Number: 10158476
2003-09-09 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10037559
2003-02-25 SEAT BELTS:FRONT | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
ODI Number: 10009303
2002-12-26 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10001523
2003-01-22 WHEELS:HUB
ODI Number: 10003222
2002-12-09 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
ODI Number: 8023971
2004-07-23 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL | SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
ODI Number: 10082500
2001-11-26 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
ODI Number: 899431
2001-06-06 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 889889
2001-06-06 WHEELS
ODI Number: 889888
2001-03-30 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
ODI Number: 884695
2000-10-24 WHEELS:HUB
ODI Number: 873670
2000-09-18 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 870779
1999-07-27 WHEELS:HUB
ODI Number: 843548
1999-05-19 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
ODI Number: 838188
1999-04-20 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 836885
1998-07-01 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
ODI Number: 824920
1998-06-09 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 824101
1998-08-17 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 826843
1997-07-13 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 814479
1997-06-19 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 813274
2002-01-14 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 756819
2001-10-30 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
ODI Number: 753889
2001-04-25 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
ODI Number: 744511
2000-12-27 STRUCTURE:BODY | SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 738320
2000-11-12 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 736196
1999-03-08 WHEELS:HUB
ODI Number: 704176
2000-03-27 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
ODI Number: 551544
1997-07-29 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
ODI Number: 520417
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23 Service Alerts for 1997 SUBARU Impreza

Date Description
2022-03-18 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This 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).

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2021-06-07 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin is to advise of SOA⿿s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.

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2021-06-07 350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin is to advise of SOA⿿s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.

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2021-06-17 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models

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2021-06-17 350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models

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2021-02-01 350000 EQUIPMENT

To 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.

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2020-04-30 350000 EQUIPMENT

All Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices)

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2020-08-04 350000 EQUIPMENT

Special Service Tools Cross Reference List.

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2019-05-06 350000 EQUIPMENT

To 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.

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2019-07-11 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

This Service Information bulletin announces instruction for application of additional lubrication between the brake caliper support and pad clips. This will prevent the pad from dragging due to corrosion buildup which may result in uneven o

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2019-05-21 350000 EQUIPMENT

Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter.

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2003-05-19 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

CLUTCH PEDAL STICKING. *TT

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1999-01-05 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF A SLIGHT ENGINE HESITATION ON VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS 2.5L AND 2.2L ENGINES. TT

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1997-10-13 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A CORROSION OF AN OXYGEN SENSOR WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR DUE TO WATER DRAINAGE FROM THE HOOD SCOOP AIR DUCT. *YC

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1998-08-01 105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

INFORMATION ON INSTALLING REAR DIFFERENTIAL PROTECTOR . *TT

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2002-12-23 021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

NEW PROCEDURE FOR REPLACING REAR WHEEL BEARINGS. *TT

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2011-02-03 190000 TIRES

SUBARU: THERE IS A STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS DUE TO AN IMPORPER WHEEL BALANCE. *RM

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1997-02-01 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

KEYLESS ENTRY KITS WITH AN INCORRECT WIRING HARNESS PACKAGED IN THE KIT- ALL PORT AND REGIONAL PARTS INVENTORIES HAVE BEEN AUDITED. *JD

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1997-01-01 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

VEHICLES THAT ARE ACCESSORIZED WITH CRUISE CONTROL NOW HAVE THE CRUISE CONTROL ECU MOUNTED TO THE UNDERDASH COVER PANEL BELOW THE STEERING COLUMN. *JD

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1997-08-06 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

SERVICE MANUAL SUPPLEMENT VOLUME 7 FOR THE ABS 5.3I SYSTEM. *TT

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1997-05-16 100000 POWER TRAIN

SUBJECT ON TRANSFER CLUTCH BINDING AND/OR BUCKING ON TURNS. *YC

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2006-02-01 061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

RUBBING MARK ON TIMING BELT. SUBARU. *TT

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2005-04-20 151400 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

INFORMATION REGARDING SEAT BELT LATCH SLIDES TO THE LOWER SEAT BELT ANCHOR. *YH UPDATED *EH

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