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2005 Subaru Impreza 2

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

3

3 current

Combined

10.4L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,224

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2020001 · manufacturer campaign TKC-20

2 January 2020

Transport Canada lists: Baja 2003–2006 · Forester 2009 · Impreza 2004–2014 · Legacy 2003–2014 · and 1 more

What is wrong

This recall is for certain vehicles that had an airbag inflator replaced as a part of an earlier recall campaign. This recall provides a final repair. Long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function.

Why it matters

If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect the passenger-front airbag inflator. The passenger-front airbag module or inflator will be replaced as necessary. Note: The Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected.

23,159 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2015234 · manufacturer campaign WQR-53

28 May 2015

Transport Canada lists: Impreza 2004–2005

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the passenger frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the passenger airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace airbag inflators.

12,400 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 2011344 · manufacturer campaign WVX-34

19 September 2011

Transport Canada lists: Forester 2003–2008 · Impreza 2002–2007

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the front lower control arms could corrode due to exposure to humid environments and road de-icing chemicals. Over time, corrosion could progress causing thinning and perforation of the steel, which could allow the control arm to fracture near the forward pivot attachment to the chassis. Lower control arm failure could result in a loss of vehicle control and a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the front lower control arms and, depending on the degree of corrosion exhibited, will either rustproof or replace them.

59,432 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Station wagon: Small
In its class
More efficient than 59% of 54 2005 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
239 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2005 Subaru Impreza 2 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 2005 Subaru Impreza 2. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2005 Subaru Impreza 2 get?
NRCan rates the 2005 Subaru Impreza 2 at 10.4 L/100 km combined, emitting 239 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 4 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2005 Subaru Impreza 2 for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,224 in fuel, producing roughly 4,805 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.