| Issue ID | 613723 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10177082 |
| Manufacurer | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | IMPREZA |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 23/11/06 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Rear struts on my 2005 subaru impreza have blown tree times since vehicle purchase in june 2005. Subaru has changed the pn# to an updated part number but refuse to replace again stating my vehicle mileage has surpassed their warranty limitation. This is known defect with many documented cases. Subaru is aware of the issue and has issued an updated part to remedy the situation. Defective struts are a safety concern and can cause an accident and or death. A strut should not be defective three times in a little over a year on a brand new car. *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10000 |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CORONA, CA |
| VIN pattern | JF1GD706X5LXXXXXX |
| 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 | 21/06/05 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | MAN |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | SUBARU OF RIVERSIDE |
| Dealer's telephone number | (951) 785-6070 |
| Dealer's city | RIVERSIDE |
| Dealer's state code | CA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 92504 |