2006 Subaru Impreza owner complaints

"takata recall" we have been contacting our trusted Subaru dealer (carlsen Subaru, 480 veterans blvd redwood city,ca 94063) frequently since july when we have received the attached recall notice. During our recent visit about this recall to the dealership we were told that parts are still not available, and that since california has a dry climate it is not likely that we have rusted components. That is an incorrect and dangerous assumption! We live in half moon bay, on the coast, quarter mile from the ocean - where breeze, moisture and salt result in accelerated rusting (both indoors and outdoors). The car is 10 years old, it has been 6 months since the recall. I request that you address this dangerous situation immediately. Regards, [xxx] cc: www.Subaru.com (via contact us) subar

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Subaru impreza. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v358000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Takata recall -- I have a 2006 Subaru. I received a letter from them in march 2017 telling me there was a serious issue regarding the takata passenger side airbags, at that time they informed me that they did not have a fix. It is now october 2017 and I have not received any information from Subaru regarding a fix. What do I do? It concerns the safety of my passengers and quite possibly me as a driver. It is not a effective solution to wait for something to happen. The recall numbers are as follows: Subaru -- tkc17; NHTSA 17v-016.

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Subaru impreza. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v358000 (air bags). The dealer indicated that the parts were unavailable to schedule the repair and may not become available until the last quarter of 2017. The dealer also indicated that they would provide a loaner vehicle, but the contact never received one. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

July 30 received a recall notice for passenger airbag in 2006 Subaru impreza. I have called Subaru at least 5 times to ask when parts will be available. Each time I call Subaru to check on parts I get a different answer as to when parts will be available. In july, I was told 6-8 weeks. After 8 weeks, I was told that parts would be showing up in 1-2 weeks (at the end of september). At the end of september, I was told parts would be available sometime between september and february. When I called a week later, I was told parts would be available at the end of september. I didn't hear from anyone so I called at the beginning of october, when I was told parts would be available in february. It has already been over 12 weeks since I received the recall and have not been able to drive with anyon

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Subaru impreza. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v358000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Part distribution disconnect. Dg

Takata recall. I have received multiple recall notices, yet the local dealership has given me multiple dates by which they would have the parts, however, I keep calling them back and I feel that they are taking far too long to do this work. I called today, 10-13-2017 and spoke with tina marie at the dealership in the cumberland, md area and they said they have a call list but "another girl has the list" so tina marie could not verify even if I was on the call list or not. They had told me before it would be in august 2017 I could have the work done, then, they told me september. I am very concerned about this issue of having to wait over a year and a half to get this work done.

Takata recall. This car is unsafe to drive due to the airbag issue. Yet, Subaru is not replacing the airbag in a timely fashion. Thus, my child is forced to drive this unsafe car because we can't afford a new car. The airbags need to replaced immediately.

Takata recall -- this is regarding the recall of the 2006 Subaru impreza passenger airbag. I received a letter this year (in march 2017) letting me know that the airbag was subject to recall because of serious mal-function... Serious enough that they suggest I not have anyone sit in the passenger seat. Since then I have heard nothing from Subaru... Not even a note saying when they anticipate that fix would be ready. I find this not only a serious lack responsiblity on their part. I really think they should be require to provide a fix for this serious issue and that they should notify all concerned persons within 30 day maximum and that a fix must be available by the end of this year....I would appreciate a response from you concerning this issue.

Noticeable gas fumes around rear of car after returning from a drive. *tr

Roll over valves crack. Valves inside the gas tank that prevent gas from leaking out in the event of a roll over accident are defective. *tr

Code p1410 secondary air injection system switching valve stuck open. This is a common error many 2006 and up Subaru impreza wrx owners are having. The emissions system is prone to fail due to carbon buildup or moisture and rust contaminating valves, leading to repairs costing $700 to $1500. This failure is common even with low mileage. Note these codes are also associated with this failure: 06/07 wrx: p0410 p0411 p0413 p0414 p0416 p0417 p0418 p2431 p2432 p2433 p2440 p2441 p2442 p2443 p2444 07 sti: p0410 p0411 p0413 p0414 p0418 p2431 p2432 p2433 p2441 p2444. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 Subaru impreza. While driving at any speed, coasting, and shifting gears, the vehicle loses all wheel drive power. The failure causes the vehicle to shift into neutral. The failure was more apparent at high altitudes and on icy roads. While driving downhill, the vehicle jerks before it shifts into neutral. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure. However, they reprogrammed the ECM. A local mechanic stated that the vehicle's torque converter and transmission were working improperly and the engine was six degrees too high. The contact filed a formal complaint with the manufacturer. The current mileage was 22,000 and failure mileage was 1,000. Updated 01-30-08. *kb the consumer stated driver's seat would lock

2006 Subaru impreza occurrence related to the brake system*cw the consumer stated the brake shoe separated from the backing plate. Also, on another occasion, the brakes started smoking as a result of them dragging. The last occurrence, the splash guards for the brakes collapsed and fell off. *jb

While my 75 year-old mother was driving home from the job she still works to pay her bills, the brakes on her Subaru failed. The car was in motion, pulling out of the parking lot of the building where she works. Fortunately, she was able to get to a safe place and stop the vehicle, and thankfully she was not injured. Upon inspection, we discovered the failure was due to corroded brake lines. The lines leaked in the right rear area, near the wheel. Investigating online, I discovered a huge recall of subarus around the same year, make and model as my mom's. But according to Subaru of america and NHTSA, unfortunately, my mon's car is for some reason not covered by this recall. That seems like an oversight, because the lines are definitely corroded, and my mom lives in the same 'salt be

Subaru impreza transmission fail. The vehicle transmission was slipping when cold and does not want to shift, but after warm up the transmission shifts. The transmission got worse after take in for ECM reprogramming service campaign by Subaru. The impreza from the earlier miles slip from reverse to drive and gradually got worse. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Subaru impreza. The contact stated that while decelerating, the transmission bearing exhibited an unusually loud noise. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection of the transmission bearing failure. The contact stated that the vehicle gear clutch had to be replaced due to slow acceleration. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 73,000.

In cold temperatures when starting the car there is a smell of raw fuel that fills the cabin to the point where I have to get out of the vehicle and air it out before it would be safe to drive. Subaru has tsb's on this issue for many vehicle models and years but does not seem to think it is worthy of a recall. This issue first started for me about 3 years ago and has been a constant problem since.

Car passed inspection in May of 2022 and just last month (September) the passenger side control arm completely rotted out. I had to make emergency repairs but then discovered there is a recall.