2004 Subaru Impreza air bags problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2004 Subaru Impreza — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have had this airbag recall repaired 8 years ago, yet the dealership (Autonation Subaru Arapahoe 9955 E Arapahoe Rd Centennial, CO 80112) REFUSES to submit the paperwork to complete the recall. I have contacted the dealership numerous times, I have had Subaru of America representatives come out…”
filed Oct 30, 2024
“The contact owns a 2004 Subaru Impreza. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 15V323000 (Air Bags) and 11V464000 (Suspension) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for…”
filed Jul 28, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Replacement air bag inflators may have been installed incorrectlyCampaign 23V076000 · Feb 13, 2023
- Inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to…Campaign 20V002000 · Jan 2, 2020
- Virgin Islands or "Zone A." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators…Campaign 20V001000 · Jan 2, 2020
- Inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to…Campaign 20V003000 · Jan 2, 2020
- Affected vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be…Campaign 15V323000 · May 28, 2015
Air Bags problems in other Impreza years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Impreza | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 Impreza | 3 | 4% |
| 2019 Impreza | 4 | 2% |
| 2018 Impreza | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 Impreza | 11 | 9% |
| 2016 Impreza | 8 | 11% |
| 2015 Impreza | 7 | 9% |
| 2014 Impreza | 38 | 35% |
| 2013 Impreza | 79 | 32% |
| 2012 Impreza | 105 | 43% |
| 2011 Impreza | 17 | 30% |
| 2010 Impreza | 6 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Subaru Impreza
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.