10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #3

May 251998

Impreza

  • miles
Consumer took his vehicle to a repair shop. Attendant went to steam the motor and to start motor so he could wax and buff vehicle. But, both airbags went off. Consumer wants to know why the airbags went off.

- Redding, CA, USA

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problem #2

Dec 141999

Impreza

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Seat belt failed to tighten, seat fell back into the backseat and air bag did not deploy during the accident.

- Hamilton, MT, USA

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problem #1

Aug 171998

(reported on)

Impreza

  • miles
While the vehicle was being detailed the airbags deployed. The person detailing the vehicle sustained minor injuries. When the bags deployed the windshield and dashboard were destroyed. The manufacturer has been notified.

- Byron, CA, USA

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