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1993 Subaru Impreza Air bags Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
33%of 33 total for the year
Median mileage
124,555miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the air bags of the 1993 Subaru Impreza, 33% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 124,555 miles. 8 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Driver's side airbag deployed when vehicle went up on curve, and when coming down bottom of curve. Tow hook came down on curve, and airbag deployed. Consumer stated that airbag should not have deployed. Theres a recall on 1997 vehicle for same problem, but not for 1996 vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #878216, filed 2001-01

“Consumer's vehicle was entering the intersection when another vehicle hit it on passenger's side in rear. Vehicle spun around & stopped. Driver's side air bag did not deploy. Vehicle was totaled by insurance company. Driver treated at emergency room for injuries.”

NHTSA complaint #863156, filed 2000-06

“While driving 15mph tire hit a curb and the airbags deployed, resulting in minor injuries. A recall has been issued for inadvertent airbag deployment on later models. The manufacturer and dealer have been notified.”

NHTSA complaint #845764, filed 1999-08

“Consumer was driving in a parking lot the driver side air bag deployed . Tt a tow hook located on the frame of the vehicle came in contact with the parking lot causing the air bag to deploy, dealer initally refused to look at the vehicle because they claim the deployment was accident related, they also refused to aaume any financial responsibility, consumer was advised that one of the sensors located above the tow hook was more senistive than it should have been.”

NHTSA complaint #972894, filed 1995-10

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202413%
202117%
202034%
201942%
201821%
2017119%
2016811%
201579%
20143835%
20137931%
201210543%
20111729%
2010613%
20091212%
20083721%
20072740%
20062036%
20051216%
20041415%
200346%
200210%
2001218%
200025%
199929%
1998310%
1997620%
1996525%
19952043%
19931133%

Other parts of the 1993 Subaru Impreza

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1993 Subaru Impreza

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology