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severe 10 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Of the 10 airbags complaints filed for the 2005 Subaru Impreza, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 150,000+ mi.
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
No new NHTSA airbags complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 8 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
An incorrectly installed inflator may not properly inflate the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering airbags on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
"Takata Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Replacement. UPDATE â April 2016: New and different inflators are available for affected 2004-2005 Impreza, WRX, and STI vehicles."
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2003-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2003-2006 model year Baja vehicles, 2009-2013 model year Forester vehicles, 2004-2011 model year Impreza vehicles, and 2004- 2014 WRX (including STI) vehicles equipped with a non-desiccated Takata-sourced passenger-side frontal air bag containing the propellant Phase Stabilized Ammonium Nitrate (PSAN).
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2003-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2003-2006 model year Baja vehicles, 2009-2013 model year Forester vehicles, 2004-2011 model year Impreza vehicles, and 2004- 2014 WRX (including STI) vehicles equipped with a non-desiccated Takata-sourced passenger-side frontal air bag containing the propellant Phase Stabilized Ammonium Nitrate (PSAN).
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Takata Front Passenger Airbag Module / Inflator âLike for Likeâ Recall
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Takata Front Passenger Airbag Module / Inflator âLike for Likeâ Recall
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The dominant issue here is a supply-chain failure on the front passenger airbag replacement for NHTSA recall 15V323000 (Takata). Between July 2015 and 2016, at least six owners report that dealers could not schedule repairs because replacement parts weren't available—some were told November at the earliest, or went months without parts arriving. Owners followed manufacturer guidance to keep the front passenger seat empty during the wait. One owner made an appointment in August, waited 2.5 hours, and was turned away because the dealer had run out of stock; a second attempt months later still yielded nothing. Subaru of America acknowledged the issue but offered no loaner vehicle, compensation, or timeline. One owner reported that after a dealer completed the recall repair, the airbag warning light stayed on and the dealer demanded a diagnostic fee instead of investigating. Separately, a single owner reported an airbag non-deployment at 10 mph during a low-speed collision; the vehicle was destroyed and a police report was filed.
Same Subaru Impreza airbags reports on nearby years: 2006 · 2007 · 2008
NHTSA campaign 15V323000 (Takata airbag recall) issued for 2005 Impreza. Multiple owners report front passenger airbag replacement parts were unavailable for extended periods—some waited 4+ months or were told November at earliest. Owners were instructed not to allow passengers in front seat pending repair. Parts shortage delayed recall completion significantly.
When: Recall issued July 2015; repairs delayed through fall 2015 and into 2016
Symptoms owners cite: Front passenger airbag unable to be replaced due to parts shortage; Airbag warning light remaining illuminated after attempted recall repair; Extended wait times for recall appointments
Codes mentioned: 15V323000
Repairs/costs cited: Front passenger airbag replacement attempted at dealerships; one owner charged diagnostic fee when airbag indicator remained on post-repair. No costs stated by owners.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA campaign 15V323000 (Takata airbag recall); Subaru of America contacted dealers; dealers confirmed parts unavailable; manufacturer verified parts shortage. No loaner vehicles or compensation offered despite 4+ month delays.
One owner reported a crash at 10 mph during a left turn into another vehicle where the airbags failed to deploy. Vehicle was destroyed; no injuries. Mileage at failure was 92,000.
When: 92,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Airbags failed to deploy during low-speed collision
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle destroyed; police report filed.
Synthesized from 10 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Subaru impreza. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v323000 (air bags). The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to mark miller Subaru midtown at (801) 268-3734 (3535 state st, salt lake city, ut 84115) where the front passenger side air bag was replaced. Soon after the recall repair was completed, the air bag indicator remained…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Subaru impreza. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 15v323000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The dealer stated that the part was not available for repair. The manufacturer also verified that the part was not available for repair. The contact received the recall notification in june of 2015. The VIN was unknown. The contact had not…
My concern is the unreasonable length of time it is taking to remedy the july safety recall. Four months now and the dealer simply tells me the parts are not available and more cars are being recalled with the same problem! Until the repair is performed, we are advised to not allow passengers to ride in the front passenger seat. A few weeks of not allowing passengers is one matter, four months…
It's a meaningful issue. 10 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
Based on the 10 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 83,000 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover airbags issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.