Complaints
38
Crashes
8
Fires
1
Injuries
8
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1997 Subaru Impreza Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#14 complaints
WHEELS:HUB
Avg mileage:99,550 mi
#23 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:115,000 mi
Crash-related:2
#33 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Crash-related:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Subaru Impreza.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHEELS:HUB | 4 | — | — | 99,550 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 2 | — | 115,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | — |
WHEELS:HUB
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
99,550
AIR BAGS
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
115,000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EQUIPMENT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SUSPENSION:FRONT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SUSPENSION:REAR
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
WHEELS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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