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2004 Subaru IMPREZA Suspension Rear Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	782274
Internal NHTSA #	10324123
Manufacurer	SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	IMPREZA
Model Year	2004
File date	10/05/06
Component	SUSPENSION:REAR
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	1. At about 12000 miles,the right rear of vehicle began to make a knocking noise while going over bumps,braking or accelerating is more evident at low speeds but is still present at higher velocities. 2. The failure is currently still existent,the right rear of vehicle has about 1/4 in loose play before the rear strut binds. This affects handling of vehicle during turns or emergency maneuvers as the suspension is not well controlled by strut binding. When coming to a stop,one can feel the right rear corner of vehicle settle and hear a knocking sound. This issue twice sent the vehicle out of control while turning to the left on bumpy roads and fortunately no one was injured and no damage was done. This defect has been talked about at great length in various subaru impreza sti forums and is referred to as the"rear strut clunk" and it can affects both sides of vehicle. Model year 2004 and 2005 subaru impreza sti are involved in this. It is possible that my 2006 and 2007 are as well but i haven't checked. 3. The dealer has replaced the upper strut mount a few times to no avail. The defective parts are still on the vehicle.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	12000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	NEW ORLENAS, LA
VIN pattern	JF1GD70634LXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	35
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2004 Subaru IMPREZA Suspension Rear Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Subaru IMPREZA Suspension Rear Problems, Complaints and Defects

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