NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
56 reports63,455 miles · Jul 10, 2014
Power TrainWheels
I HAD TO REPLACE THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARING IN SEPTEMBER OF 2009 WITH 63,455 MILES, THEN IN FEBRUARY, 2012 AT 99,985 MILES I HAD TO REPLACE THE LEFT REAR WHEEL BEARING, AND AGAIN ON JULY 7, 2014, I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARING AGAIN AT 118,903 MILES. THIS SEEMS TO BE A RATHER EXCESSIVE FAILURE OF SUBARU'…
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I HAD TO REPLACE THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARING IN SEPTEMBER OF 2009 WITH 63,455 MILES, THEN IN FEBRUARY, 2012 AT 99,985 MILES I HAD TO REPLACE THE LEFT REAR WHEEL BEARING, AND AGAIN ON JULY 7, 2014, I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARING AGAIN AT 118,903 MILES. THIS SEEMS TO BE A RATHER EXCESSIVE FAILURE OF SUBARU'S DESIGN, SINCE I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED NOR TO I KNOW ANYONE WHO HAS EXPERIENCED ANY TYPE OF RE-OCCURRING FAILURES WITH WHEEL BEARINGS ON OTHER VEHICLES. MY HUSBAND IS A RETIRED MECHANIC, WHO AFTER WORKING ON ALL TYPES OF VEHICLES FOR OVER 40 YEARS, HAS NEVER ENCOUNTERED SUCH PROBLEMS. SURELY SUBARU SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE TO IT'S CUSTOMERS TO CORRECT THEIR PROBLEMS WITH A RE-CALL TO MODIFY THEIR POOR DESIGN, WITHOUT MAKING THEIR CUSTOMERS CONTINUALLY PAY FOR THEIR MISTAKES, BEFORE SOMEONE LOOSES A WHEEL, CAUSING A MAJOR ACCIDENT RESULTING IN LOSS OF LIFE AND PROPERTY. THIS SHOULD NOT BE A NORMAL OCCURRENCE FOR ALL-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10609634
112,175 miles · May 19, 2014
Engine
I WAS DRIVING ALONG IN MY SUBARU IMPREZA WRX STI AT APPROX. 45 MPH WHEN MY CAR HAD THE OIL LIGHT, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, AND CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT (FLASHING) COME ON. WHEN I TOWED THE CAR TO THE DEALER TO BE INSPECTED THEY FOUND THE OIL PICKUP TUBE WAS BROKEN IN TWO PIECES NEAR THE OIL PUMP STARVING THE ENGINE/TURBO OF OIL, CAUSING …
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I WAS DRIVING ALONG IN MY SUBARU IMPREZA WRX STI AT APPROX. 45 MPH WHEN MY CAR HAD THE OIL LIGHT, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, AND CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT (FLASHING) COME ON. WHEN I TOWED THE CAR TO THE DEALER TO BE INSPECTED THEY FOUND THE OIL PICKUP TUBE WAS BROKEN IN TWO PIECES NEAR THE OIL PUMP STARVING THE ENGINE/TURBO OF OIL, CAUSING CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WILL NEED AN ENTIRE NEW ENGINE (LONG BLOCK) AND LIKELY A NEW TURBO. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND THIS TO BE A VERY FREQUENT ISSUE AND HOPEFULLY WILL BE ADDRESSED ASAP. FROM MY UNDERSTANDING, SUBARU IS STILL HAVING THESE FAILURES IN THE NEWER MODEL CARS ALSO. *JS
NHTSA ODI #10592599
60,000 miles · Mar 26, 2014
Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE ENGINE AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION COIL NE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE ENGINE AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION COIL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE IGNITION COIL WAS REPLACED TWICE BECAUSE THE FAILURE RECURRED AFTER THE FIRST REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. UPDATED 06/16/14*LJ
NHTSA ODI #10574880
60,000 miles · Dec 23, 2013
Engine And Engine CoolingFuel System, Gasoline
CODE P1410 SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SYSTEM SWITCHING VALVE STUCK OPEN. THIS IS A COMMON ERROR MANY 2006 AND UP SUBARU IMPREZA WRX OWNERS ARE HAVING. THE EMISSIONS SYSTEM IS PRONE TO FAIL DUE TO CARBON BUILDUP OR MOISTURE AND RUST CONTAMINATING VALVES, LEADING TO REPAIRS COSTING $700 TO $1500. THIS FAILURE IS COMMON EVEN WITH LOW …
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CODE P1410 SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SYSTEM SWITCHING VALVE STUCK OPEN. THIS IS A COMMON ERROR MANY 2006 AND UP SUBARU IMPREZA WRX OWNERS ARE HAVING. THE EMISSIONS SYSTEM IS PRONE TO FAIL DUE TO CARBON BUILDUP OR MOISTURE AND RUST CONTAMINATING VALVES, LEADING TO REPAIRS COSTING $700 TO $1500. THIS FAILURE IS COMMON EVEN WITH LOW MILEAGE. NOTE THESE CODES ARE ALSO ASSOCIATED WITH THIS FAILURE: 06/07 WRX: P0410 P0411 P0413 P0414 P0416 P0417 P0418 P2431 P2432 P2433 P2440 P2441 P2442 P2443 P2444 07 STI: P0410 P0411 P0413 P0414 P0418 P2431 P2432 P2433 P2441 P2444. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10557044
65,000 miles · Sep 13, 2012
Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DECELERATING, THE TRANSMISSION BEARING EXHIBITED AN UNUSUALLY LOUD NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OF THE TRANSMISSION BEARING FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE GEAR CLUTCH HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO SLOW ACCELERATIO…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DECELERATING, THE TRANSMISSION BEARING EXHIBITED AN UNUSUALLY LOUD NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OF THE TRANSMISSION BEARING FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE GEAR CLUTCH HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO SLOW ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 73,000.
NHTSA ODI #10475297
30,477 miles · Jan 24, 2012
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2006 SUBARU IMPREZA. CONSUMER STATES WHILE PULLING AWAY HE HEARD A CONTINUOUS GRINDING/ SHEARING NOISE WHICH BECAME MORE SEVERE UPON BRAKING *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE SWERVED WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE CONSUMER STATED IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THE BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLIES HAD DISINTEGRATED WHILE DRIVING. THE BACKI…
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2006 SUBARU IMPREZA. CONSUMER STATES WHILE PULLING AWAY HE HEARD A CONTINUOUS GRINDING/ SHEARING NOISE WHICH BECAME MORE SEVERE UPON BRAKING *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE SWERVED WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE CONSUMER STATED IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THE BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLIES HAD DISINTEGRATED WHILE DRIVING. THE BACKING PLATES FOR THE PADS WERE HEAVILY RUSTED AND BROKE OFF WITH LITTLE PRESSURE. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10445309
90,000 miles · Sep 22, 2011
Power Train
SUBARU IMPREZA TRANSMISSION FAIL. THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING WHEN COLD AND DOES NOT WANT TO SHIFT, BUT AFTER WARM UP THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS. THE TRANSMISSION GOT WORSE AFTER TAKE IN FOR ECM REPROGRAMMING SERVICE CAMPAIGN BY SUBARU. THE IMPREZA FROM THE EARLIER MILES SLIP FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE AND GRADUALLY GOT WORSE.…
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SUBARU IMPREZA TRANSMISSION FAIL. THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING WHEN COLD AND DOES NOT WANT TO SHIFT, BUT AFTER WARM UP THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS. THE TRANSMISSION GOT WORSE AFTER TAKE IN FOR ECM REPROGRAMMING SERVICE CAMPAIGN BY SUBARU. THE IMPREZA FROM THE EARLIER MILES SLIP FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE AND GRADUALLY GOT WORSE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10426829
83,550 miles · Jan 5, 2011
Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train
2006 SUBARU STI DRIVING HOME 20 MPH OIL LIGHT FLICKERED THEN STAYED ON FOR 20 SECONDS ENGINE STARVED OF OIL, SHUT DOWN. HAD ENGINE REMOVED TO FIND OIL PICK UP TUBE THE WELD HAD FAILED CAUSING NO OIL TO MOTOR, NOW MOTOR IS JUNK. NOW I FIND OUT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. SUBARU OF AMERICA HAS MADE A UP DATED TUBE,MY QUESTION IS WHY…
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2006 SUBARU STI DRIVING HOME 20 MPH OIL LIGHT FLICKERED THEN STAYED ON FOR 20 SECONDS ENGINE STARVED OF OIL, SHUT DOWN. HAD ENGINE REMOVED TO FIND OIL PICK UP TUBE THE WELD HAD FAILED CAUSING NO OIL TO MOTOR, NOW MOTOR IS JUNK. NOW I FIND OUT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. SUBARU OF AMERICA HAS MADE A UP DATED TUBE,MY QUESTION IS WHY? A PROBLEM. I HAVE HAD MY CAR FOR 3 MONTHS NOW ITS 6,000 DOLLAR REPAIR, FOR A POOR WELD JOB ON A 20 DOLLAR PART. THE SALES ON THESE TUBES ARE NOT GOING TO REFLECT ON HOW MANY HAVE FAILED BECAUSE WHO CAN AFFORD 6,000 DOLLARS EVERY TIME IT FAILS. SO AFTER MARKET PICK UP TUBES ARE BE PURCHASED THAT ARE MADE TO LAST. I HAVE ALL OLD PARTS AND PHOTOS OF ALL OLD PARTS. I SEE TONS OF PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM SUBARU IS MAKING A KILLING, SELLING ENGINES. WE NEED SOME HELP HERE PLEASE ITS TIME. I PAID 20,000 FOR THIS CAR USED CAR LOT NOW I NEED TO FIND 6,000 MORE DOLLARS THIS IS NOT EASY FOR A 21 YEAR OLD MAN. PLEASE HELP. I JUST SCROLLED BACK YOU ASKED FOR COMPONENTS NAME ITS NOT LISTED SO I WENT WITH ENGINE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10374842
65,000 miles · Apr 20, 2010
Engine And Engine Cooling
OIL PICKUP TUBE BROKE CAUSING ENGINE DAMAGE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10326737
Mileage unknown · Mar 10, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THERE HAS BEEN NO ACCIDENT, BUT THERE HAVE BEEN MANY, MANY INCIDENTS WHEN THERE IS EVEN THE TINIEST BIT OF SNOW/ICE ON THE ROAD. IF I NEED TO BRAKE FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT OR TO TURN OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON, THE BRAKE PEDAL DOES NOT GO DOWN. THEREFORE, THE CAR DOES NOT STOP. I HAVE SKIDDED INTO INTERSECTIONS FAR TOO OFTEN. I FEAR…
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THERE HAS BEEN NO ACCIDENT, BUT THERE HAVE BEEN MANY, MANY INCIDENTS WHEN THERE IS EVEN THE TINIEST BIT OF SNOW/ICE ON THE ROAD. IF I NEED TO BRAKE FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT OR TO TURN OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON, THE BRAKE PEDAL DOES NOT GO DOWN. THEREFORE, THE CAR DOES NOT STOP. I HAVE SKIDDED INTO INTERSECTIONS FAR TOO OFTEN. I FEAR FOR ANY VEHIICLE, ANIMAL, OR PEDESTRIAN THAT MIGHT BE IN FRONT OF MY 2006 SUBARU IMPREZA. SEVERAL MECHANICS AND DEALERS ARE TELLING ME THIS IS THE WAY ABS SYSTEMS ARE SUPPOSED TO WORK. WE'VE REPLACED THE TIRES SO THAT I AM DRIVING WHAT SHOULD BE A GOOD, SAFE VEHICLE. HOW CAN THIS BE CONSIDERED A SAFETY FEATURE? I AM NOT A SPEEDSTER. I AM A 60 YEAR-OLD WOMAN WHO LIVES IN UPSTATE NEW YORK WHO DOES NOT FEEL SAFE AND SECURE DRIVING MY AWD CAR IN THE SNOW. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10318402
Official recalls
10Jan 2, 2020
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (STI included), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators with alternate inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKA-20.
Jan 2, 2020
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKB-20.
Jan 2, 2020
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKC-20.
Jan 11, 2017
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Baja, 2009 Forester, Legacy and Outback and 2006-2009 Impreza (including WRX and STI models) and Tribeca vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2017. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is TKB-17.
Jan 10, 2017
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Subaru Baja, 2006-2011 Impreza (including WRX and STI models), 2006-2012 Tribeca, 2009-2012 Forester, Legacy, Outback, and 2012 WRX vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2017. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is TKA-17.
Jan 10, 2017
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Baja, 2006-2008 Impreza (including WRX and STI models), Tribeca, and 2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 8, 2017. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKC-17.
May 25, 2016
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, 2009-2011 Legacy, Outback, Forester, 2006-2011 Impreza, Tribeca, 2003-2006 Baja, and 2006 Saab 9-2x vehicles originally sold or that have ever been registered in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." These vehicles may be equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 26, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-856-488-8500. Saab owners may contact GM at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKA-16.
May 25, 2016
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, 2006-2008 Impreza, Tribeca, 2006 Saab 9-2x, and 2003-2006 Baja vehicles originally sold or that have ever been registered in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." These vehicles may be equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 24, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-856-488-8500. Subaru's number for this recall is TKB-16. Note: This notice is only for vehicles that were not covered by 16V-358 for Zone A.
Sep 6, 2011
SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2007 IMPREZA, MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 FORESTER, AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 SAAB 9-2X VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 THROUGH NOVEMBER 26, 2007 ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, MASSACHUSETTS, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW JERSEY, OHIO, RHODE ISLAND, WEST VIRGINIA AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS MAY BREAK AT THE HANGER BRACKETS DUE TO CORROSION IF THE HANGER BRACKET IS EXPOSED TO SALTY AND HUMID ENVIRONMENTS SUCH AS ROADS CONTAINING SNOW MELTING AGENT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A BROKEN CONTROL ARM CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: SUBARU WILL HANDLE THEIR VEHICLES AND SAAB WILL HANDLE THEIRS. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DEGREE OF CORROSION OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS, AND WILL EITHER RUSTPROOF OR REPLACE THEM. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.
Feb 12, 2007
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE AIR BAG OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT MAY HAVE BEEN PINCHED DURING PRODUCTION. PINCHING OF THE WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN THE FLOOR CROSSMEMBER AND THE SEAT MOUNTING BRACKET COULD RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE PASSENGER'S FRONT AIR BAG COULD BECOME DISABLED AND MAY NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT. ALSO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO SEE IF THE WIRING HAD BEEN INCORRECTLY ROUTED UNDER THE SEAT BRACKET. IF SO, THE DEALER WILL REPAIR ANY DAMAGED WIRING, REROUTE AND SECURE THE WIRING HARNESS IN THE CORRECT LOCATION, AND RE-CALIBRATE THE OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM AS NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 9, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.
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