1997 Subaru Impreza Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1997 Subaru Impreza recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1997 Subaru Impreza.

Most common 1997 Subaru Impreza problems

Problem areas named in the 30 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	6
Wheels	5
Power Train	5
Suspension	4
Electrical System	3
Seats	3
Visibility	2
Vehicle Speed Control	2
Seat Belts	2
Exterior Lighting	1

What owners report

2015-11-12, Air Bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1997 SUBARU IMPREZA. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH DOWN AN INCLINE, THE VEHICLE SKIDDED ON A PATCH OF ICE AND CRASHED INTO A CREEK. UPON IMPACT, BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND EXPLODED WITH DEBRIS. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000......UPDATED 02/10/16 *BF

2006-05-28, Suspension
FAILURE OF REAR WHEEL BEARINGS. *NM

2004-07-23, Suspension
REAR WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE FAILED 4 TIMES UNDER WARRANTY AND ADDITIONAL 4 TIMES OUT OF WARRANTY. BEARING WERE REPLACED DURING EACH REPAIR, SOMETIMES AXELS AND HOUSINGS AS WELL. SUBARU REFUSED TO CONTINUE REPAIRS OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY PERIOD. 8 FAILUES TOTAL AT REGULAR INTERVALS . *AK

2003-09-09, Air Bags
BOTH DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS WERE DEPLOYED WHEN IGNITION OF CAR WAS STARTED. THE AUTOMOBILE WAS NOT RUNNING PRIOR TO DEPLOYMENT. THE AUTOMOBILE WAS STATIONARY. THERE WAS NO IMPACT.*AK

2003-02-25, Seats
THE FRONT SEAT BELTS DID NOT LOCK CORRECTLY. THE RECLINING LEVER FOR THE BACK OF THE SEAT FAILED, WHICH CAUSED CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THEIR WAS NOTHING THEY COULD'VE DONE. *JB

1997 Subaru Impreza questions

Does the 1997 Subaru Impreza have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1997 Subaru Impreza at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Subaru Impreza?

Based on 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (6), Wheels (5), Power Train (5).

How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Subaru Impreza has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.