no report yet
Tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
Risk. LEAKING FUEL CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCEOF IGNITION.
1993 Subaru ImprezaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 33 owner complaints about the 1993 Subaru Impreza, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 6, 2010. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1993 Subaru Impreza has problems
33 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
13Visibility
11Air bags10 crash/fire/injury
4Fuel system, gasoline
3Power train
2Service brakes, hydraulic
2Electrical system
2Fuel system, other
1Structure
1Suspension
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 13 | 0 |
| Air bags | 11 | 10 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 4 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, other | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1993 Subaru Impreza recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Subaru.
Best & worst years
1993 vs. every other Impreza year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Impreza median. How we score
'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Impreza owners report
Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHILE VANDALIZED, REAR LIFTGATE WINDOW SAFETY GLASS SHATTERED INTO SMALL SHARP PIECES; SAFETY GLASS SUSPECTED OF NOT MEETING FMVSS. TT
A MALFUNCTION OCCURRED WITHIN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, CAUSING THE WINDOWS TO BECOME INOPERABLE. FRONT AND REAR WINDOWS REMAINED IN THE UPRIGHT POSITIONS. *AK
WINDSHIELD WIPER INOPERATIVE DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER DUE TO ICE RAPIDLY BUILDING UP ON WIPERS, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. (2ND VEHICLE ON 502851)*SD
Own a 1993 Impreza?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.