Most common 1995 Subaru Impreza problems
Share of the 46 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Subaru Impreza complaints by model year
Best Impreza years: 2023, 2021, 2022. Years to avoid: 2012, 2013, 2019, 2018, 2017. Compare all years →
1995 Subaru Impreza recalls (1)
Air bags
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Inadvertent air bag deployment can occur after undercarriage contact of the tow hooks with curbs, dips, speedbumps, potholes, etc.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the front tow hooks.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 2 possible defects involving the 1995 Subaru Impreza:
Oversensitive air bag deployment
Odi has reviewed 33 complaints of oversensitive' air bag deployment (I.e., any non-crash deployment) received by odi and Subaru involving model year 1995 Subaru impreza & legacy vehicles and all other impreza & legacy vehicles equipped with air bag systems identical or similar to those in the 1995 impreza & legacy; they are late 1994-1996 impreza and all1995 & 1996 legacy (33 complaints out of 165,385…
Oversensitive air bag deployment
In its letter dated December 21, 1998, Subaru stated that the vehicles identified above will be recalled.Subaru dealers will remove the front towing/tie-down hooks.refer to NHTSA recall no. 98v-315 for details.
What 1995 Subaru Impreza owners say
Air bags all 20 →
Was involved in a side swipe accident, the other vehicle hit me in the front quarter panel and both air bags immediatley deployed, causing the windshield to break and causing me to run into a sign, rather than being able to correct myself. Due to the airbags being deployed the car was totalled vs. Being fixable had they not gone off as there is no front end damage or engine damage.
Vehicle hit a curb on the right front tire at approximately 5 MPH and both frontal air bags deployed. No injury reported. Also, no damage to the vehicle, except the right front tire. Vehicle was towed to the repair shop, and mechanic confirmed that the vehicle did not sustain any damages, and the right front tire needed to be replaced. The dealer was not notified.
Fuel & propulsion system
I drove my 1995 Subaru Impreza to the gas station (just a few miles up the road); turned the car completely off. I pulled the release to open the gas door. After I began to unscrew the gas cap (I did not get the cap completely off) a ball of fire came out of the gas tank around the gas cap. The fire ball lasted for 5 to 10 seconds then died out on its own. I had the car towed to the dealership. They were unable to find anything wrong.
While unscrewing gas cap, vehicle turned off at the time, ball of fire came out of the tank around gas cap opening, dealership was not able to locate defect/problem.
Electrical system
Rear wires in hatch boot completely severed. No third brake light, wiper, or defogger because of issue.
1995 Subaru Impreza engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21 / 29 / 24 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 21 / 27 / 23 |
EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1995 Subaru Impreza a good car?
Based on 46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1995 Impreza rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the Impreza at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Subaru Impreza?
The air bags — 20 complaints, 43% of all complaints for this model year, most often about frontal. Next are the fuel & propulsion system (8) and electrical system (4).
How many recalls does the 1995 Subaru Impreza have?
There is 1 recall for the 1995 Subaru Impreza, the most recent from December 11, 1998 (air bags). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Subaru Impreza?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2023, 2021 and 2022. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2012, 2013, 2019, 2018 and 2017. See the full Subaru Impreza years comparison.
At what mileage do 1995 Subaru Impreza problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 141,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.