2004 Subaru Impreza Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 15%of 96 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 145,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the air bags of the 2004 Subaru Impreza, 15% of the 96 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 145,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 5 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“Takata recall - I received a recall letter dated july 2015. Having received no update I called the dealership, duteau Subaru, in lincoln, ne this fall. They said they had no parts. On Subaru's website today I read instructions to call the dealership and make an appointment for repair. Calling the dealership I was unable to make an appointment. They did offer to put my name on a waiting list should parts arrive.”
NHTSA complaint #10840316, filed 2016-03, 65,000 miles“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 Subaru Impreza. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 15v32300 (air bags) and stated that 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 manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10863934, filed 2016-05, 182,000 miles“Subaru recall campaign wqr-53 NHTSA recall no. 15v-323 called the dealer three times to have it replace. No called back what or where do I go from here.”
NHTSA complaint #10887970, filed 2016-07, 148,000 miles“Solo car spin out....hit a brick wall no airbag deployment in the front end crash. Recieved two head wounds/knee injury/memory loss. Othing done to correct damage or situation.”
NHTSA complaint #10114449, filed 2005-03, 5,000 miles“I have received a notice that my car is being recalled under Subaru recall campaign wql-48 (NHTSA recall number 14v-399), for a problem with airbag inflators. Since then, I have contacted 3 different Subaru dealers to try and schedule a time to bring my car in to have the work performed. However, I was told that they don't have the necessary parts in stock. I have contacted Subaru of america, and was told that I will be receiving another letter once the parts are available to perform the recall work. …”
NHTSA complaint #10629967, filed 2014-09Related recalls
- 23V076000Feb 13, 2023Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2004-2005 Impreza and WRX vehicles that received replacement front passenger air bag inflators under a…Covers: Subaru Impreza 2004–2005, WRX 2004–2005
- 20V001000Jan 2, 2020Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (STI included), 2003-2014 Legacy…Covers: Subaru Impreza 2004–2011, Outback 2003–2014, Legacy 2003–2014 +4 more
- 20V002000Jan 2, 2020Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy…Covers: Subaru Impreza 2004–2011, Outback 2003–2014, Legacy 2003–2014 +4 more
- 20V003000Jan 2, 2020Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy…Covers: Subaru Impreza 2004–2011, Outback 2003–2014, Legacy 2003–2014 +4 more
- 15V323000May 28, 2015Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Subaru Baja vehicles manufactured January 22, 2003, to July 21, 2004, 2004-2005…Covers: Subaru Impreza 2004–2005, Outback 2003–2008, Legacy 2003–2008 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 11005609Jul 15, 2024This announcement provides information on Takata Recall Escalated Towing Program.
- 10248223Dec 28, 2023SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2003-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2003-2006 model…
- 10248221Dec 28, 2023"Takata Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Replacement. UPDATE â April 2016: New and different inflators are available for affected 2004-2005 Impreza, WRX, and STI vehicles."
- 10244915Oct 30, 2023SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2003-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2003-2006 model…
- 10237234May 2, 2023Takata Front Passenger Airbag Module / Inflator âLike for Likeâ Recall
- 10235277Apr 4, 2023Takata Front Passenger Airbag Module / Inflator âLike for Likeâ Recall
- 10232234Feb 27, 2023Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating this safety recall for certain 2004-2005 model year Impreza (including WRX) vehicles in which the replacement frontal…
- 10232230Feb 27, 2023UPDATE Safety Recall: WRF-23 Improper Air Bag Inflator Installation.
- 10232222Feb 14, 2023Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a new safety recall for certain 2004-2005 model year Impreza (including WRX) vehicles in which the replacement frontal…
- 10194843May 14, 2021Takata Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Replacement.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 1 | 7% |
| 2020 | 3 | 4% |
| 2019 | 4 | 2% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 11 | 9% |
| 2016 | 8 | 11% |
| 2015 | 7 | 9% |
| 2014 | 38 | 35% |
| 2013 | 79 | 31% |
| 2012 | 105 | 43% |
| 2011 | 17 | 29% |
| 2010 | 6 | 13% |
| 2009 | 12 | 12% |
| 2008 | 37 | 21% |
| 2007 | 27 | 40% |
| 2006 | 20 | 36% |
| 2005 | 12 | 16% |
| 2004 | 14 | 15% |
| 2003 | 4 | 6% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 | 2 | 18% |
| 2000 | 2 | 5% |
| 1999 | 2 | 9% |
| 1998 | 3 | 10% |
| 1997 | 6 | 20% |
| 1996 | 5 | 25% |
| 1995 | 20 | 43% |
| 1993 | 11 | 33% |
Other parts of the 2004 Subaru Impreza
37 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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