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 —
Model-year brochures (8)

Model-year reference; equipment varies by market and trim. This is not a VIN build sheet. Browse library

Generation 2 2010–2016 —
Model-year brochures (7)

Model-year reference; equipment varies by market and trim. This is not a VIN build sheet. Browse library

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 220

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Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
1996 3 27 Air Bags, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1997 3 34 Air Bags, Wheels, Power Train
1998 3 46 Suspension, Power Train, Engine And Engine Cooling
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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