2001 Subaru Impreza Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2001 Subaru Impreza.

20002002
Complaints
13
Crashes
6
Fires
0
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2001 Subaru Impreza Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

Air Bags:Frontal

Crash-related:2
#22 complaints

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Crash-related:1
#32 complaints

Tire Defects

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Subaru Impreza.

Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Sidewall
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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2001 Subaru Impreza — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2001 Subaru Impreza reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2001 Subaru Impreza has 13 NHTSA complaints, 6 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Air Bags:Frontal with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2001 Subaru Impreza?
Top reported problems: Air Bags:Frontal (2 complaints); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (2 complaints); Tire Defects (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2001 Subaru Impreza?
NHTSA complaints for the 2001 Subaru Impreza include 6 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2001 Subaru Impreza have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2001 Subaru Impreza as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2001 Subaru Impreza?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Subaru Impreza reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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