Air Bag Related Problems of the 1996 Subaru Impreza

Table 1 shows three common air bag related problems of the 1996 Subaru Impreza. The number one most common problem is related to the front air bag (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the side/window air bag (two problems).

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Subaru Impreza


Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 1996 Subaru Impreza

The Front Air Bag problem

Please note; both airbags deployed at the same time while the Subaru Impreza was in park.   Read details...

The Side/window Air Bag problem

Consumer was driving at 65 mph when she pressed on the brakes to avoid hitting car ahead. Abs brakes locked up and the vehicle began fishtailing. This is the third time vehicle fishtailed due to abs failure.   Read details...

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 35mph, and the airbags did not deploy. Also seat belt did not retract. Driver sustained minor injuries. The dealer has been notified.   Read details...


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