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1998 Subaru Impreza Recalls, Complaints & Specs

No safety recalls list the 1998 Subaru Impreza, and owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

0
safety recalls
30
owner complaints to NHTSA
1 / 0
complaints citing a crash / fire
21–23
MPG combined (EPA)

No safety recalls on record

NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 1998 Subaru Impreza. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.

30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1998 Subaru Impreza have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 72,913 miles. Complaints peaked in 2001 with 12 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Air bag recall and impending suit against air bag company”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 6, 2017 · Air bags

“98 subaru impreza 2.5rs. I had the head gaskets replaced under warranty the first time . Around a year after that,the car over heated again. I had it towed to a auto repair shop that i worked at and h”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 14, 2006 · Engine and engine cooling

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1998 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport (Impreza AWD, Impreza Wagon AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined21–23 mpg
City / Highway19–20 / 25–27
FuelRegular
EPA classSmall Station Wagons, Subcompact Cars
Engine4 cyl, 2.2/2.5 L
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd

Compare Subaru Impreza model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Subaru Impreza model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1990 Subaru Impreza01
1993 Subaru Impreza133
1994 Subaru Impreza18
1995 Subaru Impreza146
1996 Subaru Impreza020
1997 Subaru Impreza030
1998 Subaru Impreza030
1999 Subaru Impreza022
2000 Subaru Impreza041
2001 Subaru Impreza011
2002 Subaru Impreza6292
2003 Subaru Impreza662
2004 Subaru Impreza896
2005 Subaru Impreza675
2006 Subaru Impreza1056
2007 Subaru Impreza968
2008 Subaru Impreza14176
2009 Subaru Impreza14104
2010 Subaru Impreza1546
2011 Subaru Impreza1458
2012 Subaru Impreza6243
2013 Subaru Impreza4249
2014 Subaru Impreza3108
2015 Subaru Impreza277
2016 Subaru Impreza175
2017 Subaru Impreza7125
2018 Subaru Impreza5151
2019 Subaru Impreza5194
2020 Subaru Impreza185
2021 Subaru Impreza214
2022 Subaru Impreza113
2023 Subaru Impreza24
2024 Subaru Impreza232
2025 Subaru Impreza05
2026 Subaru Impreza01

Checking a specific 1998 Subaru Impreza

How do I know if my 1998 Subaru Impreza has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Subaru dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Subaru models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.