Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2000 Subaru Impreza, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Power train10
- Suspension8
- Service brakes, hydraulic4
- Wheels3
- Vehicle speed control3
- Visibility3
- Unknown or other3
- Engine and engine cooling3
- Air bags2
- Fuel system, gasoline2
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 1 injuries and 1 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 5 2000 Impreza vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 6 people died inside them, and 1 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2000 Subaru Impreza failed the safety check 1.86% of the time — 0% less often than the average 2000 passenger car (1.86%). Median odometer at inspection: 140,881 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Engines
The most common engines in 2000 Subaru Impreza cars on Dutch roads are the 2.0 petrol (160 kW, 215 hp), 1.6 petrol (70 kW, 94 hp) and 2.0 petrol (92 kW, 123 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 petrol | 160 kW 215 hp | 152 |
| 1.6 petrol | 70 kW 94 hp | 66 |
| 2.0 petrol | 92 kW 123 hp | 30 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
254 first registered in 2000 are on Dutch roads; 7% arrived later as imports.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde138
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld49
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen37
- Kentekenplaatverlichting werkt niet (goed) / ontbreekt29
- Stofhoes aandrijfas beschadigd en dicht niet af27
- Stofhoes stuurinrichting beschadigd, dicht niet af25
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm23
- Uitlaatsysteem niet gasdicht / onveilige afvoer uitlaatgasse21
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
554 cars built in 2000 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 1,654 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 932 of these cars first registered in 2000 took their annual MOT test. 75% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2000 the figure was 61%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 10.7% | 17.7% |
| Suspension | 10.0% | 14.3% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 8.2% | 7.7% |
| Brakes | 6.5% | 12.8% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 5.9% | 9.6% |
| Visibility | 4.6% | 7.4% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In Finland
26 of these cars first registered in 2000 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 236,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
835 2000 cars are on the New Zealand register; 79% arrived as used imports, 15% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 6 variants: combined 10.4–11.2 L/100 km (about 21–23 mpg US), CO₂ 239–258 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impreza AWD · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 11.7 | 8.8 | 10.4 |
| Impreza Wagon AWD · Station wagon: Small · Regular gasoline | 11.7 | 8.8 | 10.4 |
| Impreza AWD · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 11.8 | 8.8 | 10.5 |
| Impreza Wagon AWD · Station wagon: Small · Regular gasoline | 11.8 | 8.8 | 10.5 |
| Impreza AWD · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 11.8 | 9.0 | 10.6 |
| Impreza AWD · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 12.8 | 9.3 | 11.2 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 2000 Subaru Impreza.
| 2000069 17 Mar 2000 | Other Certain vehicle do not comply with Regulation 6 - Statement of Compliance. Compliance label was not expressed in both official languages in regard to vehicle c… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 2000 Subaru Impreza.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Subaru told its dealers about the 2000 Subaru Impreza: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 631499 | SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING. *SLC |
| 626926 | INFORMATION REGARDING SEAT BELT LATCH SLIDES TO THE LOWER SEAT BELT ANCHOR. *YH UPDATED *EH |
| 623118 | SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE MANUAL CORRECTIONS. *JB |
| 618424 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE FRONT OXYGEN AIR / FUEL (A/F) SENSOR ELEMENT CRACKING. *TT |
| 613408 | CUSTOMER COMPLAINT THAT THE A/T TEMPERATURE LIGHT FLASHING AND CODE 38 FOUND IN THE TCM. *TT |
| 610541 | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT THE A/T TEMPERATURE LIGHT FLASHING AND CODE 38 FOUND IN THE TCM. *TT |
| 11010925 | This annocement is to inform dealers to the Gen 3.1 Head Unit OTA will be available via Wi-Fi. The update will take place in multiple batches with the first beginneing November 15th and the last being Decemeber 3rd. This update is for approximatelt 714,000 VINs. |
| 11009701 | This bulletin details an important regulation issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) which impacts the way some vehicles with accessories are sold. This regulation applies to any automobile retailer installing accessories on a vehicle prior to its first sale. |
| 11009685 | This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models. |
| 11008283 | This Service Information Bulletin announces the preferred practices to be used when handling vehicles equipped with Gen2 Telematics which are enrolled in the Subaru STARLINK Security Plus Service featuring Stolen Vehicle Recovery Plus with Immobilizer. |
| 11008282 | This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models. |
| 11008281 | This Service Information Bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be followed when diagnosing engine oil leakage on FA and FB type engines. |
| 11008280 | This Service Information bulletin is being released as guidance for proper testing and charging of vehicle batteries. |
| 11008279 | This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. |
| 11008276 | The CP1.5 RCs OTA is available for all mid and high grade CP1.5 head units. |
| 11008267 | This bulletin announces availability of the NEW genuine Subaru engine oil filter. |
| 11008259 | This bulletin outlines the judgment criteria to be used when inspecting front transverse link bushings to reduce unnecessary bushing replacement. |
| 11006935 | This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure for 2025MY vehicles. |
| 11006934 | The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site. |
| 11006932 | This Service Information Bulletin announces important diagnostic information to utilize when the Data Communication Module (DCM) is being tested as a dark current/standby current source. |
| 11006931 | This Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16. |
| 11005624 | This annoucement provides parts personnel information about remanufactured transmissions that will no longer be available. |
| 11005615 | This announcement provides information for retailers to install the latest infotainment system software for Denso CP 1.5. |
| 11005614 | This bulletin announces important diagnostic information to utilize when testing the Data Communication Module (DCM) as a dark current/standby current source. All models equipped with Telematics except Solterra. |
| 11005609 | This announcement provides information on Takata Recall Escalated Towing Program. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)