Latches/locks/linkage Problems of Subaru Impreza

Subaru Impreza owners have reported 10 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's hood latch (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's latches/locks/linkage (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Subaru Impreza


Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of Subaru Impreza

The Hood Latch problem

The contact owns a 2014 Subaru Impreza. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle's hood independently opened without warning. The vehicle was towed to the body shop, but was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.   Read details...

The Latches/locks/linkage problem

The contact owns a 2012 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, he noticed that the doors would not lock on their own. The contact also stated that the doors would not open without engaging the lock button. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer.   Read details...

The Door Latch problem

The contact owns a 2014 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and running, the doors automatically locked with her children inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the spare key failed to unlock the doors.   Read details...

The Tailgate Latch problem

2002 Subaru Impreza recall notice. Consumer states that the hatch strut broke and ripped out when she was just lifting the tailgate. Causing the tailgate to land on her head which resulted in a mild concussion. The consumer stated a recall had been issued for the defect. Recall # 08v135000.   Read details...

The Trunk Lid Lock problem

I bought a 2004 Subaru Impreza wrx sti in July 2003 from bob baker Subaru in el cajon, California and ever since then I have had one problem after the next. Please be advised that all servicing is completed at the lancaster Mazda-Subaru location where I live.   Read details...




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