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#BS-1994-SUBIMP-118A

1994 Subaru Impreza

Based on reports from 8 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
8
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Recalls
3
TSBs
19
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 8 complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Equipment:appliance:air ConditionerHIGH

2 owners reported equipment:appliance:air conditioner issues.

!Inspect the Power Train:automatic TransmissionMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner (2 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner2 (25%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission1 (13%)
Suspension:front1 (13%)
Power Train:clutch Assembly:pedal/hand Lever(motorcycle)1 (13%)
Power Train:clutch Assembly1 (13%)
Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System1 (13%)
Speed Control1 (13%)

1994 Subaru Impreza: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner Issues

Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 1994 Subaru Impreza, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 1994 Subaru Impreza, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension:front Issues

Suspension:front complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 1994 Subaru Impreza, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension:front-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:clutch Assembly:pedal/hand Lever(motorcycle) Issues

Power Train:clutch Assembly:pedal/hand Lever(motorcycle) complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 1994 Subaru Impreza, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:clutch assembly:pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

09E012000May 2009

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

09E025000Jul 2009

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

98V315000Jun 1999

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.

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The worst model year for the Subaru Impreza is the 2012 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

1994 Subaru Impreza vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

8

Class avg

67

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical subcompact cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 8 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1994 Subaru Impreza: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1994 Subaru Impreza?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1994 Subaru Impreza is related to the equipment:appliance:air conditioner, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1994 Subaru Impreza reliable?
The 1994 Subaru Impreza has 8 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 1994 Subaru Impreza problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1994 Subaru Impreza have any recalls?
Yes, the 1994 Subaru Impreza has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Subaru Impreza problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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