Subaru Impreza Generation 1 (1996–2009)

Subaru Impreza Generation 1 (1996–2009) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Subaru Impreza — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
Generation 1 1996–2009 —
Generation 2 2010–2016 —

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the Impreza

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine Years in this model Also used in VIN builds ⓘ
Subaru 2.0L 4-cylinder 2015–2026 6 models 214

Subaru Impreza fuel economy: every year & engine (EPA) →

Used Subaru Impreza prices by year →

Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
1997 3 34 Air Bags, Wheels, Power Train
1999 4 22 Suspension, Power Train, Fuel System
2000 4 42 Power Train, Suspension, Service Brakes
2001 3 11 Tires, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2002 6 300 Fuel System, Gasoline, Service Brakes
2003 6 64 Fuel System, Service Brakes, Gasoline
2004 8 96 Fuel/Propulsion System, Suspension, Air Bags
2005 6 75 Suspension, Air Bags, Fuel System
2006 10 56 Air Bags, Engine And Engine Cooling, Power Train
2007 9 68 Air Bags, Engine, Power Train
2008 15 209 Power Train, Air Bags, Structure
2009 15 112 Power Train, Structure, Engine And Engine Cooling

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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