Front Seat Recliner problems of the 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Two problems related to front seat recliner have been reported for the 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Seat Recliner problem

Failure Date: 04/26/2004

While at a full stop, I was struck from behind (the other vehicle was traveling ( 20mph?) in my 2003 Subaru wrx wagon- resulting in the collapse of the driver's seat back and in damage to the seat recliner mechanism and the 'seat frame' (the body shop's term).

2 Front Seat Recliner problem

Failure Date: 09/20/2003

Follow-up on previous complaint number: 04v342000. Driver was restrained by a seat belt. Medical complaints: 2 cervical vertabrae fractures, patella (knee) fracture and pnuemothorax.




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