1997 Subaru Impreza L

VIN JF1GF4354VG816449

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NHTSA build data for JF1GF4354VG816449
Trim
L
Engine
2.2L
Drivetrain
AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Body
Wagon
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
1997
Made by
SUBARU CORPORATION

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  • Backup camera
  • Blind-spot monitor
  • Lane departure
  • ABS
  • Electronic stability
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Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
23
MPG
City
21
MPG
Highway
28
MPG
$2,020 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 23 MPG combined.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 1997 Subaru Impreza has 3 recall campaigns as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 23 MPG.

3 recall campaigns on this model year
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  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING
    K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES.
    NHTSA campaign 08E050000
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING
    SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.
    NHTSA campaign 09E012000
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING
    DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.
    NHTSA campaign 09E025000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 1997 Subaru Impreza from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 4, 2026.

Market by model year

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year Units for sale Median price vs newest Avg mileage
2026 2,206 $29,748 100%
2025 361 $24,599 83% 9,081 mi
2024 1,108 $23,592 79% 28,302 mi
2023 315 $19,900 67% 49,338 mi
2022 343 $18,199 61% 60,651 mi
2021 165 $17,994 60% 65,593 mi
2020 314 $16,996 57% 71,585 mi
2019 494 $14,989 50% 85,597 mi

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