2001 Subaru Impreza
Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2001
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2001: 11 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1993 | 33 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 46 |
| 1996 | 20 |
| 1997 | 30 |
| 1998 | 30 |
| 1999 | 22 |
| 2000 | 41 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 292 |
| 2003 | 62 |
| 2004 | 96 |
| 2005 | 75 |
| 2006 | 56 |
| 2007 | 68 |
| 2008 | 176 |
| 2009 | 103 |
| 2010 | 46 |
| 2011 | 58 |
| 2012 | 243 |
| 2013 | 251 |
| 2014 | 108 |
| 2015 | 77 |
| 2016 | 75 |
| 2017 | 125 |
| 2018 | 152 |
| 2019 | 193 |
| 2020 | 85 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 30 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 11 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
4 of 11 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Tires
3 of 11 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing sidewall.
Show complaint excerpts
First off the roads were wet from a previous rain and there was no standing water. I was turning a left hand corner from 3040 onto service road of i-35E south. While in the turn I hydro planed into the curb.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-03-23
Tire failure.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-01-17
Air bags
2 of 11 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
Show complaint excerpts
I was in a head on collision when a woman fell asleep and hit me head on. My air bags did not deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-05-30
Suspension
1 of 11 total reports mentions: suspension.
Show complaint excerpts
The rear wheel bearing repeatidly failed. The part has been replaced ten times. The vehoicle was involved in an accident related to the fault bearing.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-05-30
Steering
1 of 11 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2008-12-17Exterior lighting08E050000 K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. These headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform…
Remedy: K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. The recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. Owners may contact K2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.
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2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 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. These headlamps fail to…
Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
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2009-07-28Exterior lighting09E025000 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. These headlamps fail to…
Remedy: Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
Buy-smart checklist
2001 Subaru Impreza — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 08E050000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2001 Subaru Impreza reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Subaru Impreza?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2001 Subaru Impreza have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.