2004 Subaru WRX Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 7%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the air bags of the 2004 Subaru WRX, 7% of the 42 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 4 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/Subaru recall campaign wqr-53 NHTSA recall no. 15v-323 received a recall notice in may 2015 explaining that the airbag was recalled and would need to be replaced. Letter states that until the repair is preformed, do not allow passengers to ride in the front passenger seat. I recently received another letter with the same information stating that when Subaru acquires a sufficient supply of parts to perform the repair, they will contact me about making an appointment. I called Subaru 6 months ago and was told that a dealership should lend me a vehicle until the repair is complete. …”
NHTSA complaint #10897983, filed 2016-08“As a result of a multi-vehicle traffic accident the passenger side airbag deployed causing the female occupant to have a frontal skull fracture from shrapnel like pieces and neuro trauma. These injuries lead her to be unconscious and on life-support for 6 days and ultimately her death......updated 11-24/14”
NHTSA complaint #10654124, filed 2014-11Related 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 WRX 2004–2005, Impreza 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 WRX 2004–2014, 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 WRX 2004–2014, 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 WRX 2004–2014, Outback 2003–2014, Legacy 2003–2014 +4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 22% |
| 2022 | 2 | 8% |
| 2020 | 1 | 6% |
| 2019 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 3 | 7% |
| 2017 | 4 | 8% |
| 2015 | 3 | 6% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 7% |
| 2003 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2004 Subaru WRX
35 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Subaru WRX
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