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2004 Subaru IMPREZA Latches Locks Linkages Trunk Lid Lock Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	488091
Internal NHTSA #	10078474
Manufacurer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	IMPREZA
Model Year	2004
File date	11/09/03
Component	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the 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. Several cosmetic parts were defective when the car was purchased such as: the trunk latch did not function, the back seat was unhooked, the seat lever that moves the seat in half, the cup holder does not function properly, and the head lights fogged up. Mechanical failure has also occurred. It has had an odd noise in the engine since the beginning which subaru claims is normal for this car because it is a "racecar". The starter sometimes grinds when attempting to start the car, subaru could not diagnose this problem. The left rear chassis makes an odd noise when rolling that subaru could not diagnose. It has gotten progressively worse and now when you turn the vehicle it makes a loud metal against metal screech. As of 6/18/2004 the engine has begun to fail. When the rpms reach between 4000-5000 the car cuts out prior to accelerating and a burning smell is detected. I spoke with the original dealership i bought the car from and they acknowledged that when this car is driven a little bit harder than normal they are noticing that several of the impreza wrx sti's are being brought back in with engine failure. They have noted several problems such as turbo bog, overheating, poor performance, and the catalytic converters burning up. There is obviously a distinct problem with this over $30,000 and i think a complaint should be filed against subaru. When it is out of warranty and it breaks, as it will, it will just sit in a garage because i cannot afford to fix a car that is manufactured poorly. Subaru has advised that this car is a race car and it is far from that. They should be held responsible for all problems arising from this car since they obviously manufactured a poorly made vehicle.*ak
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	5651
Number of Occurences	5
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	LANCASTER, CA
VIN pattern	JF1GD70624LXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	19/07/03
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	AWD
Transmission type	MAN
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Dealer's name	LANCASTER MAZDA-JEEP/EAGLE-ISUZU-SUBARU
Dealer's telephone number	6619493535
Dealer's city	LANCASTER
Dealer's state code	CA
Dealer's ZIP code	93534

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Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
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2004 Subaru IMPREZA Latches Locks Linkages Trunk Lid Lock Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Subaru IMPREZA Latches Locks Linkages Trunk Lid Lock Problems, Complaints and Defects

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