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Subaru Impreza

2004 only

58 classified complaints 6 recalls

2004 Subaru Impreza have 58 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 6 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Tank, lines and filler, typically surfacing around 105,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2004 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Subaru Impreza report for every year combined.

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What breaks, and when — 2004 only

Tank, lines and filler · Fuel system 27 complaints

Median onset: 105,000 miles. 3.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 11 complaints

Median onset: 146,500 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion · Suspension 5 complaints

Median onset: 130,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 5 complaints

Median onset: 54,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Control arms, ball joints and bushings · Suspension 5 complaints

Median onset: 159,421 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.

Calipers, hoses and lines · Brakes 2 complaints

Median onset: 145,000 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $230–$880 nationally.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 1 complaints

Median onset: 145,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Body and panel corrosion · Body and interior 1 complaints

Median onset: 130,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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How does 2004 compare with other Impreza years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2004 model year. See the full Subaru Impreza report for every year and full specs/safety data.