2004 SUBARU Impreza Recalls, Complaints and Investigations

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

7 Recalls for 2004 SUBARU Impreza

Recall Date	Component	Summary
2020-01-02	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE	Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (STI included), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or “Zone A.” These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators with alternate inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru’s number for this recall is TKA-20.
2020-01-02	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE	Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or “Zone B.” These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru’s number for this recall is TKB-20.
2020-01-02	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE	Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or “Zone C.” These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru’s number for this recall is TKC-20.
2015-05-28	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE	Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Subaru Baja vehicles manufactured January 22, 2003, to July 21, 2004, 2004-2005 Impreza vehicles manufactured January 28, 2003, to May 31, 2005, 2003-2008 Subaru Legacy vehicles manufactured January 22, 2003, to May 2, 2008, 2003-2008 Subaru Outback vehicles manufactured February 18, 2003, to May 5, 2008, and 2005 Saab 9-2x vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, to March 17, 2005. The affected vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment. Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners and General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The Subaru recall began on June 17, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. The Saab recall began on July 27, 2015. Owners of Saab vehicles may call 1-800-955-9007. Subaru’s number for this recall is WQR-53. Note: The recall completely supersedes recall 14V-399 (WQL-48) and partially supersedes recall 14V-763 (WQP-51) in that model year 2004 through 2005 Subaru Impreza and model year 2005 Saab 9-2x vehicles are now only part of this campaign. Note: On December 18, 2015 Subaru informed NHTSA of an expansion of this recall to include certain model year 2003-2004 Subaru Baja, 2003-2008 Subaru Legacy and 2003-2008 Subaru Outback vehicles.
2011-09-06	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM	SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2007 IMPREZA, MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 FORESTER, AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 SAAB 9-2X VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 THROUGH NOVEMBER 26, 2007 ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, MASSACHUSETTS, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW JERSEY, OHIO, RHODE ISLAND, WEST VIRGINIA AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS MAY BREAK AT THE HANGER BRACKETS DUE TO CORROSION IF THE HANGER BRACKET IS EXPOSED TO SALTY AND HUMID ENVIRONMENTS SUCH AS ROADS CONTAINING SNOW MELTING AGENT. Remedy: SUBARU WILL HANDLE THEIR VEHICLES AND SAAB WILL HANDLE THEIRS. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DEGREE OF CORROSION OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS, AND WILL EITHER RUSTPROOF OR REPLACE THEM. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.
2004-10-01	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE COVER BOLTS FOR THE ENGINE OIL CONTROL VALVE MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED, ALLOWING OIL TO LEAK FROM AROUND THE COVER GASKET. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RETIGHTEN THE OIL-FLOW CONTROL VALVE COVER BOLTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 8, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.
2004-03-16	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES	ON CERTAIN PASSENGER SEDANS, WAGONS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE COULD COME OUT OF ITS TRACK ON THE CRUISE CONTROL LEVER AND LODGE ON THE CONTROL LEVER TAB WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE THROTTLE WILL NOT RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION AND WILL REMAIN IN AN OPEN POSITION. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CRUISE CONTROL CABLE RETAINING CLIP TO THE CRUISE CONTROL LEVER TAB ON THE THROTTLE SHAFT IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE FROM COMING OUT OF ITS TRACK. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.

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4 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2004 SUBARU Impreza

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Date			Component
2011-05-12
2011-05-12			air conditioning/heat
2011-05-12			transmission
2011-05-12			brakes

88 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2004 SUBARU Impreza

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Date			Component
2021-02-15			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11396362
2016-10-17			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10916577
2017-04-28			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10981318
2016-09-02			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10903274
2017-02-06			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10949831
2020-05-01			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11322968
2019-08-07			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11242199
2018-04-24			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11089793
2019-02-06			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11174865
2018-01-09			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11061357
2017-12-27			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11056931
2017-10-05			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11031970
2017-08-18			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11016137
2016-07-23			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10887970
2016-05-09			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10863934
2016-03-07			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10840316
2016-02-29			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10839017
2016-02-03			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 10823924
2016-01-27			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 10822696
2016-01-15			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 10820568
2015-12-28			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 10816631
2015-11-17			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10794525
2015-10-17			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10783108
2015-09-28			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 10777972
2015-05-21			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10717583
2015-02-18			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 10683962
2015-01-12			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 10671803
2015-01-08			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 10670932
2014-09-02			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10629967
2014-06-19			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10604471
2014-06-24			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10605466
2014-04-30			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10585733
2014-02-12			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ODI Number: 10563942
2013-11-21			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 10553179
2013-07-09			STRUCTURE:BODY \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10523836
2013-02-12			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 10497891
2013-02-14			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 10498130
2013-01-24			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 10494537
2013-01-02			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING \| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10490702
2012-03-30			SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS ODI Number: 10453612
2011-12-21			STEERING ODI Number: 10440903
2011-12-02			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10438058
2010-05-17			LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES ODI Number: 10330833
2010-04-06			SUSPENSION:REAR ODI Number: 10324123
2009-06-17			POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ODI Number: 10274168
2009-01-25			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ODI Number: 10256269
2008-12-22			SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC ODI Number: 10252552
2008-12-06			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ODI Number: 10250958
2008-11-17			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES ODI Number: 10248993
2008-08-01			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE \| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM \| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ODI Number: 10236612
2008-06-02			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10229514
2007-11-06			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ODI Number: 10208052
2007-01-29			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS ODI Number: 10181018
2007-02-01			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS ODI Number: 10181323
2006-12-15			SUSPENSION:REAR ODI Number: 10176263
2006-06-12			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ODI Number: 10160501
2006-03-04			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP ODI Number: 10151781
2006-02-24			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10151917
2006-01-25			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10149728
2006-01-03			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL ODI Number: 10147558
2005-12-07			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS ODI Number: 10144713
2005-11-24			POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION ODI Number: 10143599
2005-11-03			SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER ODI Number: 10141697
2005-11-03			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY ODI Number: 10141695
2005-10-31			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL ODI Number: 10141326
2005-09-29			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP ODI Number: 10138180
2005-09-20			SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER ODI Number: 10137090
2005-03-29			SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER ODI Number: 10116047
2005-03-31			SUSPENSION:REAR ODI Number: 10116193
2005-03-22			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL ODI Number: 10114449
2005-03-15			TIRES:TREAD/BELT ODI Number: 10114133
2005-03-30			SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER ODI Number: 10116133
2005-03-14			VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD ODI Number: 10114083
2005-03-25			POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) ODI Number: 10111757
2005-02-16			POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY ODI Number: 10110609
2005-02-11			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS ODI Number: 10110361
2004-12-20			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS ODI Number: 10104139
2004-11-19			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP ODI Number: 10100223
2004-10-19			VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD ODI Number: 10096029
2004-08-31			POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION ODI Number: 10088880
2004-08-26			VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY ODI Number: 10088599
2004-08-12			POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION ODI Number: 10086695
2004-07-28			STRUCTURE ODI Number: 10083987
2004-07-20			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING \| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM ODI Number: 10082304
2004-06-23			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10078697
2004-06-25			POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY \| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION ODI Number: 10078794
2004-06-19			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS \| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK \| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY \| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT \| SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY ODI Number: 10078474
2013-03-06			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 10501900

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19 Investigations for 2004 SUBARU Impreza

The office of defects investigation (odi) opened pe14-016 in june 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers.all six vehicles were operated in florida or puerto rico at the time of the rupture and for the majority of their service life, and were equipped with inflators produced by takata, a tier-one supplier of automotive air bag systems.during the course of pe14-016, odi determined that five additional vehicle manufacturers used inflators of a similar design and vintage also supplied by takata. no evidence of field failures was found in vehicles produced by these five additional manufacturers.nonetheless, at odi's insistence, all 10 vehicle manufacturers initiated a regional recall within approximately two weeks of the opening of the investigation.the regions recalled initially included florida, puerto rico, hawaii, and the u.s. virgin islands, areas with consistently high absolute humidity and climatic conditions believed to be a significant factor in the inflator ruptures.as part of the recall actions, inflators removed from remedied vehicles are to be returned to takata for testing.takata's initial test results on passenger inflators from remedied vehicles indicated a much higher than anticipated rupture frequency for inflators returned from florida.accordingly, odi requested all 10 manufacturers expand the regional recalls for passenger inflators to include other geographic areas where high absolute humidity conditions exist, including the gulf states and other coastal areas.takata's testing of the passenger inflators to date continues to indicate this geographic area as having the highest risk, with no ruptures occurring from inflators returned from outside the expanded recall regions.during pe14-016, four additional passenger inflator field events occurred, all in vehicles from the same expanded geographic region.also during pe14-016, four additional driver inflator field events occurred including two in vehicles from regions not known for high absolute humidity, specifically california and north carolina.accordingly, odi requested all five of the affected vehicle manufacturers currently using the subject takata driver inflators expand to nationwide recalls.significantly, neither of the affected vehicle manufacturers or takata provided any explanation to account for these two driver air bag inflator ruptures outside the area of high absolute humidity.takata testing of returned driver inflators indicates a lower rupture frequency as compared to passenger inflator testing.all test ruptures reported by takata to date have occurred on inflators returned from high absolute humidity areas.the pe is now closed/upgraded to an engineering evaluation (ea15-001) to include all manufacturersand vehicles known to be affected at this time.odi's ea investigation will focus on, among other things, root cause analysis, other potential defect consequences, identification of affected vehicles scope, and adequacy of the remedy.the recalls related to this pe are: 14v343, 14v344, 14v348, 14v351, 14v353, 14v655, 14v700, 14v701, 14v752, 14v763, 14v770, 14v773, 14v787, 14v802 and 14v817.the number of vehicles affected are an estimate since some vehicles may have both the driver and passenger side inflators recalled. the five odi reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/searchnhtsaid under the following identification numbers: 10537899, 10568848, 10585224, 10605877, 10651492

The office of defects investigation (odi) opened pe14-016 in june 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers.all six vehicles were operated in florida or puerto rico at the time of the rupture and for the majority of their service life, and were equipped with inflators produced by takata, a tier-one supplier of automotive air bag systems.during the course of pe14-016, odi determined that five additional vehicle manufacturers used inflators of a similar design and vintage also supplied by takata. no evidence of field failures was found in vehicles produced by these five additional manufacturers.nonetheless, at odi's insistence, all 10 vehicle manufacturers initiated a regional recall within approximately two weeks of the opening of the investigation.the regions recalled initially included florida, puerto rico, hawaii, and the u.s. virgin islands, areas with high absolute humidity and climatic conditions believed to be a significant factor in the inflator ruptures.as part of the recall actions, inflators removed from remedied vehicles are to be returned to takata for testing.takata's initial test results on passenger inflators from remedied vehicles indicated a much higher than anticipated rupture frequency for inflators returned from florida.accordingly odi requested all 10 manufacturers expand the regional recalls for passenger inflators to include other geographic areas where high absolute humidity conditions exist, including the gulf states and other coastal areas.takata's testing of the passenger inflators to date continues to indicate this geographic area as having the highest risk, with no ruptures occurring from inflators returned from outside the expanded recall regions.during pe14-016 four additional passenger inflator field events occurred, all in vehicles from the same expanded geographic region.also during pe14-016 four additional driver inflator field events occurred including two in vehicles from regions not known for high absolute humidity, specifically california and north carolina.accordingly, odi requested all five of the affected vehicle manufacturers currently using the subject takata driver inflators expand to nationwide recalls.significantly, neither of the affected vehicle manufacturers or takata provided any explanation to account for these two driver air bag inflator ruptures outside the area of high absolute humidity.takata testing of returned driver inflators indicates a lower rupture frequency as compared to passenger inflator testing.all test ruptures reported by takata to date have occurred on inflators returned from high absolute humidity areas.the investigation now includes all manufacturers and vehicles known to be affected at this time.odi's investigation will focus on, among other things, root cause analysis, other potential defect consequences, identification of affected vehicles scope, and adequacy of the remedy.the five odi reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/searchnhtsaid under the following identification numbers: 10537899, 10568848, 10585224, 10605877, 10651492

Date Opened	Date Closed	Component
2011-04-07	2011-09-23	SUSPENSION:FRONT
2009-03-10	2009-07-02	FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
2009-03-10	2009-07-02	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
2011-04-07	2011-09-23	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
2009-03-10	2009-07-02	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2009-03-10	2009-07-02	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
2011-04-07	2011-09-23	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
2009-03-10	2009-07-02	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
2009-03-10	2009-07-02	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
2009-03-10	2009-07-02	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
2014-06-11	2015-03-02	AIR BAGS
2011-04-07	2011-09-23	SUSPENSION
2009-03-10	2009-07-02	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2015-02-24		AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
2015-02-24		AIR BAGS
2014-06-11	2015-03-02	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
2009-03-10	2009-07-02	FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2009-03-10	2009-07-02	FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
2009-03-10	2009-07-02	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM

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79 Service Alerts for 2004 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). Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-01-12	101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-01-12	350000 EQUIPMENT This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-01-12	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-01-04	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-01-04	350000 EQUIPMENT The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-07-26	020000 SUSPENSION Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has determined that affected vehicles listed, may have been manufactured with front lower control arms (transverse links) that could corrode in the hanger bracket area if exposed to salt for a prolonged period. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-06-07	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING This bulletin is to advise of SOA⿿s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-06-07	350000 EQUIPMENT This bulletin is to advise of SOA⿿s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-06-17	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-06-17	350000 EQUIPMENT This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-05-14	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Takata Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Replacement. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-05-14	140000 AIR BAGS Takata Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Replacement. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-04-22	140000 AIR BAGS WQR-53 Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Owner Notification (Impreza, WRX, and STI models) Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-01-12	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-04-30	350000 EQUIPMENT All Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices) Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-08-26	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING This service information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models listed. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-08-04	350000 EQUIPMENT Special Service Tools Cross Reference List. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-02-04	140000 AIR BAGS SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2003-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2003-2006 model year Baja vehicles, 2009-2013 model year Forester vehicles, 200 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-01-15	140000 AIR BAGS SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2003-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2003-2006 model year Baja vehicles, 2009-2013 model year Forester vehicles, 200 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-01-15	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2003-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2003-2006 model year Baja vehicles, 2009-2013 model year Forester vehicles, 200 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-01-06	140000 AIR BAGS Takata Like for Like recalls- TKA20 (Zone A), TKB20 (Zone B), TKC20 (Zone C). Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-01-06	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY Takata Like for Like recalls- TKA20 (Zone A), TKB20 (Zone B), TKC20 (Zone C). Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-10-04	140000 AIR BAGS A special mailer was sent out today to owners of 2004-2005 model year Impreza (including WRX) vehicles with an open Takata airbag recall. The mailer, will include an incentive coupon good towards $100.00 worth of Genuine Subaru Accessories, Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-05-21	350000 EQUIPMENT Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-10-26	100000 POWER TRAIN This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-10-26	350000 EQUIPMENT This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-10-26	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-10-26	100000 POWER TRAIN This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-10-26	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-04-12	350000 EQUIPMENT Revised TSB. The Subaru Lock Information Site (SLIS) is located at http://lockinfo.subaru.com, and provides information on how to obtain immobilizer codes and key cut codes for Subaru vehicles from the 2000MY to present. This bulletin iden Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-04-12	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL Revised TSB. The Subaru Lock Information Site (SLIS) is located at http://lockinfo.subaru.com, and provides information on how to obtain immobilizer codes and key cut codes for Subaru vehicles from the 2000MY to present. This bulletin iden Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-04-12	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY Revised TSB. The Subaru Lock Information Site (SLIS) is located at http://lockinfo.subaru.com, and provides information on how to obtain immobilizer codes and key cut codes for Subaru vehicles from the 2000MY to present. This bulletin iden Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-02-06	350000 EQUIPMENT This bulletin provides details regarding a new oil filler tube o-ring developed to address engine oil seepage concerns. This seepage may accumulate along the bottom sealing surface of the rocker cover. The new o-ring utilizes material whic Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-02-06	060000 ENGINE (PWS) This bulletin provides details regarding a new oil filler tube o-ring developed to address engine oil seepage concerns. This seepage may accumulate along the bottom sealing surface of the rocker cover. The new o-ring utilizes material whic Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-06-17	141320 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE Owner Notification Subaru will begin mailing to affected vehicle owners on June 17, 2015. The first owners to receive notification will be owners identified based on registration data in areas of high absolute humidity (FL, HI, PR, GU, VI, Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-06-17	140000 AIR BAGS Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is expanding regional recall number WQP-51 (14V-763) on certain 2004-2005 model year Impreza (including WRX/STI) vehicles to a national recall. The subject vehicles are equipped with front air bag SPI-type i Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-06-17	015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP If you encounter a vehicle that has a groaning type noise coming from the power steering pump when the wheel is turned to the full right or left position when the vehicle is parked, it may be caused by the relief valve vibrating within the Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-06-17	350000 EQUIPMENT If you encounter a vehicle that has a groaning type noise coming from the power steering pump when the wheel is turned to the full right or left position when the vehicle is parked, it may be caused by the relief valve vibrating within the Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-04-27	140000 AIR BAGS 2nd Notification of WQR53 Recall to owners. The affected vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-02-06	060000 ENGINE (PWS) This bulletin provides details regarding a new oil filler tube o-ring developed to address engine oil seepage concerns. This seepage may accumulate along the bottom sealing surface of the rocker cover. The new o-ring utilizes material whi Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-04-12	141320 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE WQR-53 Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Parts Supply Update (Impreza, WRX, and STI models) We are pleased to announce that our parts supply for affected 2004-2005 model year Impreza, WRX, and STI vehicles has improved and we are preparing Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-06-02	140000 AIR BAGS As previously announced, Subaru will be conducting a recall of certain 2004?2005MY Subaru Impreza (including WRX/STI) vehicles. The air bag inflators in the front passenger air bags for these vehicles could be susceptible to rupture and the Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-01-11	162000 STRUCTURE:BODY ( 2017-2018MY Impreza – 5 Dr Only) Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-30	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-02-10	140000 AIR BAGS Based on ballistic testing results, it has been determined that affected vehicles with registration history in high absolute humidity (HAH) areas are more susceptible to rupture. Owner notification letters were mailed to the owners of those Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-11-16	350000 EQUIPMENT The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-01-14	141320 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE THE REVISEMENT OF THIS RECALL ADVISES (WQM-49) HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED TO THE WQP-51 REGIONAL FRONT PASSENGER TAKATA AIR BAG INFLATOR RECALL. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-01-14	141320 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES SUBARU IS CONDUCTING THIS LIMITED REGIONAL RECALL TO REPLACE THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS PRODUCED BY TK HOLDINGS, INC. (TAKATA) IN CERTAIN 2003-2005 MODEL YEAR LEGACY, OUTBACK, AND BAJA VEHICLES AND CERTAIN Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-08-24	140000 AIR BAGS SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. (SOA) HAS DETERMINED THAT A DEFECT, WHICH RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, MAY EXIST ON CERTAIN 2003-2004 MODEL YEAR SUBARU LEGACY, OUTBACK, AND BAJA VEHICLES, AND CERTAIN 2004 MODEL YEAR SUBARU IMPREZA (INCLUDING W Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2005-09-09	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE 2.5L REMANUFACTURED SOHC SHORT BLOCK RELEASE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-09-26	140000 AIR BAGS WQM-49 – REGIONAL FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-12-04	140000 AIR BAGS UPDATED STATEMENT ON TAKATA AIRBAGS POSTED ON SUBARU.COM Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-05-27	140000 AIR BAGS THIS IS A GEOGRAPHIC EXPANSION OF THE CURRENT WQP-51 LIMITED REGIONAL RECALL, TO A NATIONAL RECALL FOR IMPREZA MODELS ONLY. DETAILS OF THE TRANSITION FROM WQP-51 TO WQR-53 FOR THE IMPREZA MODELS WILL BE PROVIDED IN FUTURE COMMUNICATIONS. SU Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2004-03-01	185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL CRUISE CONTROL CABLE RETAINING CLIP. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-11-06	140000 AIR BAGS PARTS REMINDER: RETURNS TO TAKATA FOR WQL48 AND WQM49 AIR BAG INFLATOR Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2005-03-01	030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATOR REMOVAL. SUBARU TECH TIPS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-07-06	351130 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK VALVE/GAUGE IF YOU ENCOUNTER A VEHICLE THAT HAS A GROANING TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE POWER STEERING PUMP WHEN THE WHEEL IS TURNED TO THE FULL RIGHT OR LEFT POSITION WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED, IT MAY BE CAUSED BY THE RELIEF VALVE VIBRATING WITHIN THE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-01-15	103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR HIGH-PITCHED SOUND FROM EXTENSION HOUSING AREA USING LATEST GENERATION PRODUCTION PARTS – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES PRODUCTION CHANGE, REPAIR PROCEDURE AND PARTS INFORMATION TO ADDRESS A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A HIGH-PITCHED Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2005-10-06	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ACTIVE VALVE CONTROL SYSTEM (AVCS) UNION SCREW FILTER. IF A ROUGH IDLE AND/OR RPM DOES NOT INCREASE SMOOTHLY THERE IS THE POSSIBILITY THAT THE UNION SCREW FILTER OF THE ACTIVE VALVE CONTROL SYSTEM (AVCS) COULD BE DAMAGED AFFECTING THE OIL Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-09-11	140000 AIR BAGS SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-08-25	140000 AIR BAGS WQL-48 – FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2011-02-03	190000 TIRES SUBARU: THERE IS A STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS DUE TO AN IMPORPER WHEEL BALANCE. *RM Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-09-11	140000 AIR BAGS WQL-48R – FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2012-12-13	350000 EQUIPMENT REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR HIGH-PITCHED SOUND FROM EXTENSION HOUSING AREA USING LATEST GENERATION PRODUCTION PARTS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2003-09-01	160000 STRUCTURE EVAPORATIVE CANISTER RATTLE NOISE. *SC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2003-09-01	022000 SUSPENSION:REAR ON THE CAR REAR WHEEL BEARING REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *SC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2003-09-01	162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR CREAKING NOISE FROM DOOR CHECKER. *SC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2005-04-29	105500 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT COUNTERMEASURE TO ELIMINATE NOISE FROM THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL AREA. *EH Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-08-15	140000 AIR BAGS HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RETURNS-COMPLIANCE REMINDER – WQL48 TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-08-11	140000 AIR BAGS WQL-48 – FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-08-04	140000 AIR BAGS ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEW SUBARU RECALL CAMPAIGN: FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS WQM-49 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2006-02-01	061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS RUBBING MARK ON TIMING BELT. SUBARU. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-08-25	140000 AIR BAGS SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-08-01	140000 AIR BAGS SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-07-03	140000 AIR BAGS SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2004 SUBARU Impreza

7 Recalls for 2004 SUBARU Impreza

4 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2004 SUBARU Impreza

88 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2004 SUBARU Impreza

19 Investigations for 2004 SUBARU Impreza

79 Service Alerts for 2004 SUBARU Impreza