2004 SUBARU WRX Complaints and Recall Information
The 2004 SUBARU WRX has 0 complaints and 8 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to the front passenger air bag inflator modules that were previously replaced under prior recalls.
There are 8 recalls affecting mostly the passenger air bag inflator modules. These recalls cover potential defects in inflator installation and propellant degradation risks exposing occupants to injury from inflator explosions. The recalls address safety systems primarily related to the frontal passenger air bag.
- Passenger air bag inflator installation. Recall 23V076000 affects 130 vehicles due to incorrectly installed inflators that may fail to properly inflate during a crash, increasing injury risk. Dealers will inspect and replace inflators if necessary.
- Inflator propellant degradation in Zone A states. Recall 20V001000 covers 258,813 vehicles, including certain WRX models in high humidity and temperature areas. Propellant degradation may cause inflator explosions, risking serious injury or death. Dealers will replace inflators free of charge.
- Inflator propellant degradation in Zone C states. Recall 20V003000 affects 111,562 vehicles with similar propellant deterioration risks in colder climate states. Replacement of inflators is provided free by dealers.
- Inflator propellant degradation in Zone B states. Recall 20V002000 involves 127,547 vehicles in mid-humidity states with risk of inflator explosion. Affected inflators will be replaced at no cost to the owner.
Owners facing repeated repairs or unresolved safety recalls should consider reviewing their rights under their state’s lemon law for potential recourse related to ongoing safety defects or repairs.
2004 SUBARU WRX Summary
2004
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
498052
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2004 SUBARU WRX
130 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2004-2005 Impreza and WRX vehicles that received replacement front passenger air bag inflators under a previous recall. The replacement air bag inflators may have been installed incorrectly.
Risk: An incorrectly installed inflator may not properly inflate the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
2004 SUBARU WRX
111562 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2004 SUBARU WRX
258813 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (STI included), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2004 SUBARU WRX
127547 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Complaints
No complaints found.