10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
14,051 miles

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problem #26

Jan 012008

Impreza

  • 2,000 miles
The "airbag" light for drivers side comes on and goes off randomly. This problem was discovered while under warranty and I did take the vehicle in for repair. But if the dealership ever repaired the problem (I suspect they did not repair it) the light still continues to come on and go off randomly. The dealership quit returning my phone calls years ago now.

- East Wenatchee, WA, USA

problem #25

Dec 272017

Impreza

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Subaru Impreza. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V016000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (star Subaru, 206-26 northern blvd, bayside, NY 11361) was contacted and a recall repair appointment was scheduled. Upon arrival, the contact was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Flushing, NY, USA

problem #24

Jul 132017

Impreza

  • 105,540 miles
Brandon, the service advisor at Subaru of santa cruz, attended to my service and repair needs I had in July of 2017, however not the airbag recall. When I entered the service area I went over my concerns with the vehicle and what services I needed. I also asked brandon to look up and take care of the airbag recall for the vehicle. He said that he would check that out for me. I left the vehicle for a few days and came back to pick it up. I figured airbag recalls are top priorities at Subaru and that everything was remedied. After leaving the dealer I took a closer look at the 5 pages of cryptic paperwork that brandon had handed me and found no mention of the recall repair. 16 people have died as a result of this defect as of 3/17. I am complaing that this oversight by Subaru of santa cruz, having my vehicle in their possesion and not taking care of the safety issue is unacceptable.

- Santa Ynez, CA, USA

problem #23

Mar 132017

Impreza

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Subaru Impreza. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V016000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the remedy part would be available in January of 2018. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Wenham, MA, USA

problem #22

Jan 122017

Impreza

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Subaru Impreza. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V016000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Bellevue, WA, USA

problem #21

Aug 112017

Impreza

  • miles
Takata recall, I was informed via mail that there is currently a recall on certain Subaru model airbags and that my car is affected.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #20

Jul 312017

Impreza

  • 140,000 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that while driving about 60 mph, the vehicle in front rear-ended the vehicle ahead of it and caused the contact's vehicle to rear end the vehicle. The contact stated that none of the air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. The contact's vehicle was totaled and was towed to a tow yard. The dealer was not contacted and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000. The contact stated that he did not receive notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V359000 (air bags). Parts distribution disconnect.

- Johnson City, TN, USA

problem #19

Jul 122017

Impreza

  • miles
Takata recall it has been over a year since I received the recall notice and Subaru still has not produced a fix

- Marshall, VA, USA

problem #18

Mar 172017

Impreza

  • miles
Takata recall parts unavailable until March 31, 2018

- Ione, WA, USA

problem #17

Mar 172017

Impreza

  • miles
Takata recall. I received a letter from Subaru today stating that my car is affected by the recall, but that they don't expect to have sufficient parts to begin repairs until March 31, 2018. I am not happy that I will have to wait such a long time to have my car fixed and would like to know whether the dealerships should be forced to make repairs on a faster, more aggressive time table. I am entering the date I received the letter from subraru of America below

- Florence, MA, USA

problem #16

Jul 152016

Impreza

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Subaru Impreza. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V359000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #15

Oct 172016

Impreza

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Subaru Impreza. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V359000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The interim notice did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contacts vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Millersburg, IN, USA

problem #14

Jun 102016

Impreza

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Subaru Impreza. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V359000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- West Seneca, NY, USA

problem #13

Jul 152016

Impreza

  • miles
I received the notification about the recall in July 2016. It is now 10/31/16 and I am old that the new airbags are not available. I have been told that I will receive a letter when my car can be repaired, but I have not received anything to date. I am concerned that if there is impact or if weather conditions impact the defective airbag that shrapnel can be released and can be fatal to passenger(s). I cannot carry passengers in my vehicle and I am also concerned for my own well being driving my vehicle.

- Marietta, PA, USA

problem #12

Jun 152015

Impreza

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Subaru Impreza. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V359000 (air bags). The part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired for an extended period of time. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Salem, VA, USA

problem #11

Aug 012016

Impreza

  • miles
Takata recall we received the recall at the beginning of August. We were told when we called the dealership that it would be ready to repair in September. It now seems there is no answer as to when the repair can be completed.

- Belle Vernon, PA, USA

problem #10

Oct 242016

Impreza

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Subaru Impreza. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V358000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Running Springs, CA, USA

problem #9

Jul 222016

Impreza

  • miles
Takata recall: How long is this going to take? my wife is ready to buy a new car but we are unsure about how this recall hanging over the Subaru Impreza is going to affect our ability to sell or trade in the car. We assume the car can't be sold in this condition, and that's a burden. Please advise: Auxinn@yahoo.com

- Glen Mills, PA, USA

problem #8

Jun 102016

Impreza

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Subaru Impreza. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V359000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Tiffin, OH, USA

problem #7

Jul 112016

Impreza

  • miles
Takata recall Subaru sent a recall notice in July 2016 indicating that "Subaru is in the process of acquiring parts necessary to perform this repair". meaning that they are not presently able to perform the repair. "until this repair is performed, do not allow passengers to ride in the front passenger seat." This is entirely impractical. I did not purchase a Subaru to drive it with no one else in the front seat! I need Subaru to either repair the defect in a timely fashion, or to provide me with an alternate form of transportation.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

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