Complaints
27
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Subaru Impreza Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#12 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Crash-related:2
#22 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
#32 complaints
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Subaru Impreza.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat:Tether: Strap/Webbing | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Webbing | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Knuckle:Spindle:Arm | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Macpherson Strut | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Multiple Axle | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cables | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Child Seat:Tether: Strap/Webbing
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Webbing
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Linkages:Knuckle:Spindle:Arm
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Macpherson Strut
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Multiple Axle
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Cables
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1999 Subaru Impreza — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Subaru Impreza reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1999 Subaru Impreza has 27 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Air Bags:Frontal with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Subaru Impreza?
Top reported problems: Air Bags:Frontal (2 complaints); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (2 complaints); Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1999 Subaru Impreza?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Subaru Impreza include 2 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1999 Subaru Impreza have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 Subaru Impreza as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1999 Subaru Impreza?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Subaru Impreza reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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