1998 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 1998 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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2 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1998 SUBARU Impreza

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Date Component  
2011-08-05 tire
2011-05-12 OTHER (identify in Problem Description Box)

44 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1998 SUBARU Impreza

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Date Component  
2017-09-06 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11021833
2006-09-14 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10168246
2005-02-13 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10110468
2004-08-10 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 10086572
2004-07-16 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10081183
2004-06-17 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10078362
2004-01-15 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | WHEELS
ODI Number: 10070799
2003-05-18 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10018895
2003-02-28 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
ODI Number: 10009580
2003-01-15 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
ODI Number: 10002761
2002-03-20 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
ODI Number: 8006041
2001-10-16 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
ODI Number: 897813
2001-05-15 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
ODI Number: 888301
2001-03-08 SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
ODI Number: 882468
2001-09-27 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
ODI Number: 785695
2001-09-27 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 785695
2001-09-27 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 785695
2001-09-27 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 785695
2001-09-27 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 785695
2002-09-04 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
ODI Number: 786444
2002-10-16 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
ODI Number: 768536
2001-11-29 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
ODI Number: 755084
2001-07-15 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 748498
2001-04-06 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
ODI Number: 743644
2001-02-05 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
ODI Number: 740448
2001-01-22 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
ODI Number: 739775
2000-12-06 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
ODI Number: 737421
1999-02-01 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
ODI Number: 608628
2001-02-07 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
ODI Number: 559538
2001-02-07 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 559538
2001-04-01 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
ODI Number: 560626
2001-03-22 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 560457
2000-10-11 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE | SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
ODI Number: 555948
1999-06-10 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 545833
1999-06-10 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 545833
1999-06-10 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 545833
1999-06-10 INTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 545833
1999-06-10 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 545833
1999-06-10 SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 545833
1999-06-10 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 545833
1999-06-10 WHEELS:HUB
ODI Number: 545833
1999-06-10 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 545833
1999-06-10 SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
ODI Number: 545833
1998-06-16 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | SEATS
ODI Number: 536929
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0 Investigations for 1998 SUBARU Impreza

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Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.

20 Service Alerts for 1998 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.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

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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1998-01-01 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

INFORMATION ON EXHAUST SMELL DURING COLD START. *AK

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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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1998-03-01 122000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS

SUBJECT REGARDING FOGLIGHT KIT #4510FA200/220 CORRECTION. *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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1998 SUBARU Impreza

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