Major Problems with 2004 Subaru Impreza Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2004 Subaru Impreza

2004 Subaru Impreza FRONTAL Victims: 1 Mileage: 5000 miles

2004 Subaru Impreza FRONTAL Victims: 1

2004 Subaru Impreza AIR BAGS Victims: 1

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Problems with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, AIR BAGS and SUSPENSION are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Subaru Impreza owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM upon starting the car during the colder winter months a raw fuel smell will begin to fill the cabin if...	21 ~ 104727 miles
AIR BAGS 2004 subaru impreza wrx's air bags failed to deploy. *ts minor injuries were sustained as a result of the accident.	9 ~ 60606 miles
SUSPENSION there was observed rust on a small section of the rear quarter undercarriage of the car. work was begun on...	7 ~ 102241 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE my 2004 subaru wrx sti has a fuel odor in the cabin when the car is started in moderately cool...	5 ~ 55312 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE a terrible raw fuel smell is present in the cabin at startup in cold weather. fuel seems to be leaking	5 ~ 46160 miles
SHOCK ABSORBER > REAR > SUSPENSION for some time both rear struts in my car have been making a loud clunking noise. it has gotten worse...	4 ~ 14750 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN was at the local track on run what you brung night. lined up against an srt-4. light turned green. i...	4 ~ 10875 miles
CABLES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL dt: the contact was driving at 60 mph on the freeway and the throttle stuck. he used the foot pedal...	3 ~ 19095 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC driving south on south dixie highway traveling at 45 mph. upon noticing the red light the brakes were applied. when...	3 ~ 15200 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION rear struts stick and will not rebound after a compression stroke. causes rear to sag and handling feels very loose....	3 ~ 20000 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the "check engine" light has come on 7 times since the vehicle was purchased new in january 2004. the first...	3 ~ 35000 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN i bought a 2004 subaru impreza wrx sti in july 2003 from bob baker subaru in el cajon california and...	3 ~ 6855 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE there was observed rust on a small section of the rear quarter undercarriage of the car. work was begun on...	2 ~ 137500 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2004 impreza engine failed caused by a lack of oil in the engine. ts jb...	2 ~ 30798 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS solo car spin out....hit a brick wall no airbag deployment in the front end crash. recieved two head wounds/knee injury/memory	2 ~ 2500 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY moving at constant 45 mph behind a minivan during the late afternoon small rock struck the windshield (upper corner/passenger side)	2 ~ 6000 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL the spedometer reading is nearly 10% high on my car and that of many others that i have contacted. the	2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER i have an airbag recall on the 2004 subaru impreza. i have contacted the authorized subaru recall vendor walsar subaru.	1 ~ 99555 miles
POWER TRAIN upon starting the car during the colder winter months a raw fuel smell will begin to fill the cabin if...	1 ~ 105000 miles
STEERING regarding nhtsa recall no. 11v-464 upon receipt of notification i contacted a local dealer who refused to make the required...	1
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > SUPPLY > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR metal connector (that is under the car chassis) joining the brake pipes (lines) for the rear brakes rusted through. with...	1 ~ 125000 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT i was driving on a mountain road at about 50-55mph with the cruise control on in 5th gear. when i...	1 ~ 54000 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES i was driving on a mountain road at about 50-55mph with the cruise control on in 5th gear. when i...	1 ~ 54000 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i was driving my 2004 subaru impreza outback sport when i had a flat tire (right rear). i changed the...	1 ~ 120000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 2004 subaru impreza wrx abs system will not allow safe stopping on snow/sleet/ice. abs system will occasionally kick in when...	1
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i was driving down a main road in boston when my engine caught on fire. as a result i ended...	1 ~ 28500 miles
VISIBILITY the windshield of my subaru impreza ts cracked the whole length. i was driving and all of a sudden it...	1
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL dt: the contact was driving at 60 mph on the freeway and the throttle stuck. he used the foot pedal...	1
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2004 impreza sti - repeated momentary fuel cut out during left turns. never during right turns left turns only. low...	1 ~ 12000 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES i purchased a new 2004 wrx subaru impreza sportswagon on 03-12-04. the car came with bridgestone potenza re92 p205/55r16-89v tires.	1
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN when the front wheels would slip the sensor sent power to the rear wheels. this condition caused the rear wheels	1 ~ 12000 miles
EQUIPMENT moving at constant 45 mph behind a minivan during the late afternoon small rock struck the windshield (upper corner/passenger side)	1
STRUCTURE there was deep cowling over the instrumentation area. *mr the instrument panel was shaded to such a degree that the	1
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY 2004 wrx sun roof has a smell like mildew. 3 repairs have been done (detail sunroof door replacement headliner replacement)...	1
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the "check engine" light has come on 7 times since the vehicle was purchased new in january 2004. the first...	1
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING i bought a 2004 subaru impreza wrx sti in july 2003 from bob baker subaru in el cajon california and...	1 ~ 5651 miles
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i bought a 2004 subaru impreza wrx sti in july 2003 from bob baker subaru in el cajon california and...	1 ~ 5651 miles
LOCK > TRUNK LID > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES i bought a 2004 subaru impreza wrx sti in july 2003 from bob baker subaru in el cajon california and...	1 ~ 5651 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN i bought a 2004 subaru impreza wrx sti in july 2003 from bob baker subaru in el cajon california and...	1 ~ 5651 miles
MID/REAR ASSEMBLY > SEATS i bought a 2004 subaru impreza wrx sti in july 2003 from bob baker subaru in el cajon california and...	1 ~ 5651 miles

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