2005 SUBARU Impreza Recalls, Complaints and Investigations

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5 Recalls for 2005 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.

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2 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2005 SUBARU Impreza

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Date			Component
2011-05-12			transmission
2011-05-12			exhaust/emission

71 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2005 SUBARU Impreza

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Date			Component
2021-04-30			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| POWER TRAIN \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11414627
2016-09-29			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10910589
2017-06-27			STRUCTURE ODI Number: 11001716
2017-06-21			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11000539
2020-08-27			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11351670
2019-12-17			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11289711
2019-12-24			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11291060
2019-10-10			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11267693
2018-10-26			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11143057
2017-12-20			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11055749
2016-07-05			ENGINE ODI Number: 10882678
2016-06-29			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10881386
2016-04-11			AIR BAGS \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10854861
2015-11-10			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10789623
2015-10-30			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10787384
2015-09-22			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10781721
2015-09-25			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10777741
2015-08-28			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10759928
2015-08-14			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10748804
2015-08-14			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 10748709
2015-07-28			STEERING \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10744345
2015-04-08			ENGINE \| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10704386
2015-01-14			ENGINE \| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 10672422
2015-01-12			STEERING ODI Number: 10671710
2015-01-10			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 10671535
2015-01-10			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 10671598
2014-12-10			STRUCTURE:BODY \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10663478
2014-11-19			STRUCTURE:BODY \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10659158
2014-10-22			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 10649283
2014-08-29			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10629477
2014-08-19			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE \| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ODI Number: 10626371
2014-07-23			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 10615829
2014-02-13			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ODI Number: 10564154
2013-10-28			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ODI Number: 10549905
2013-09-29			SUSPENSION \| WHEELS ODI Number: 10546120
2013-03-20			ENGINE \| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 10503847
2013-03-27			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 10504706
2013-02-01			ENGINE ODI Number: 10496133
2013-01-15			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 10493104
2012-01-16			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ODI Number: 10443962
2012-02-01			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10446110
2011-12-07			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10438848
2011-10-20			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10432202
2011-05-31			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ODI Number: 10403795
2011-01-26			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ODI Number: 10378716
2010-12-28			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ODI Number: 10372675
2010-04-30			STEERING ODI Number: 10328287
2010-02-04			FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER ODI Number: 10305368
2009-08-25			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10281765
2009-03-11			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10261523
2007-10-17			SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT ODI Number: 10206154
2007-09-26			PARKING BRAKE ODI Number: 10204208
2007-07-18			TIRES ODI Number: 10196651
2006-12-27			SUSPENSION:REAR ODI Number: 10177082
2006-11-22			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL ODI Number: 10174103
2006-06-25			AIR BAGS \| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP ODI Number: 10160712
2006-06-24			STRUCTURE:BODY \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10160660
2006-03-04			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP ODI Number: 10151762
2006-01-06			POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION ODI Number: 10147110
2006-02-02			POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY ODI Number: 10149282
2005-11-05			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER ODI Number: 10141830
2005-09-20			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10137061
2005-09-23			SUSPENSION:REAR ODI Number: 10137428
2005-09-08			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10135856
2005-08-10			VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR ODI Number: 10132240
2005-04-27			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL \| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT \| SEAT BELTS \| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT \| SUSPENSION:REAR ODI Number: 10118595
2005-03-21			VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR ODI Number: 10114447
2005-03-31			SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER ODI Number: 10116170
2005-04-02			FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM ODI Number: 10116245
2005-03-30			SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS ODI Number: 10116084
2005-02-08			VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER ODI Number: 10110137

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8 Investigations for 2005 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 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

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

Date Opened	Date Closed	Component
2011-04-07	2011-09-23	SUSPENSION:FRONT
2011-04-07	2011-09-23	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
2015-02-24		AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
2015-02-24		AIR BAGS
2014-06-11	2015-03-02	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
2014-06-11	2015-03-02	AIR BAGS
2011-04-07	2011-09-23	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
2011-04-07	2011-09-23	SUSPENSION

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72 Service Alerts for 2005 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")
2021-07-26	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")
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")
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")
2016-04-12	141000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Recall Bulletin Revised. UPDATE ? April 2016: New and different inflators are available for affected 2004-2005 Impreza, WRX, and STI vehicles. As a result, there are different installation instructions depending on the inflator being insta 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. (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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2004-11-05	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE MODIFICATION OF TIMING BELT TENSIONER BRACKET TO PREVENT KNOCKING NOISE. *NM 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")
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")
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")
2005-07-14	090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER MODIFICATION TO FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2006-07-01	114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS SBF-5 FUSE BLOWS. SUBARU TECHTIPS. *TT 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")
2009-10-01	071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY SUBARU SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. FUEL TANK ONE WAY FUEL VALVE. CERTAIN MODELS REQUIRE PERMANENT REMOVAL OF THE ONE WAY FUEL VALVE LOCATED IN THE FUEL TANK. THE ONE WAY FUEL VALVE IS LOCATED AT THE BAS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2006-10-09	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4 EAT DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES FOR P0851/P0852. *KB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2004-08-01	353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL 2005MY KEYS AND REMOTE TRANSMITTER NEW VEHICLE CHECK-IN PROCEDURE. SUBARU TECHTIPS. *TT 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")
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")
2005-05-09	350000 EQUIPMENT FLOOR MAT CARPET HOOK SEPARATED FROM ITS RETAINING RING OR WILL NOT STAY SEATED. *TT 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")
2014-08-04	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")
2004-12-01	114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING INSPECTION AND CORRECTION METHODS OF CONNECTOR T4/B11 FOR 4EAT. SUBARU TECHTIPS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2005 SUBARU Impreza

5 Recalls for 2005 SUBARU Impreza

2 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2005 SUBARU Impreza

71 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2005 SUBARU Impreza

8 Investigations for 2005 SUBARU Impreza

72 Service Alerts for 2005 SUBARU Impreza