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CarsLore / Subaru / Impreza / 2001

2001 Subaru Impreza

11 owner complaints — #30 of 35 Impreza model years. 0 recalls, 25 service bulletins.

11complaints · 5 crashes, 0 fires
0recalls
25manufacturer bulletins
42,000 mimedian mileage at failure

Problems owners report

Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2001 Subaru Impreza, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.

  • Tires3
  • Service brakes, hydraulic3
  • Air bags2
  • Fuel/propulsion system1
  • Steering1
  • Electrical system1
  • Suspension1

NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 3 injuries and 0 deaths reported

Compared with other years

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NHTSA ODI complaints by model year

Fatal crashes in the US

From 2020 to 2023, 3 2001 Impreza vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 2 people died inside them. 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 2001 Subaru Impreza failed the safety check 2.05% of the time — 3% more often than the average 2001 passenger car (2.00%). Median odometer at inspection: 165,679 miles.

292first inspections
2.05%failed on safety
165,679 mimedian odometer
0.0%1.2%2.4%’93’96’98’00’01’02’04’06’08’10’12’14’16’18’20’22’24’262.1%0.0%1.2%2.4%’93’97’00’01’03’06’09’12’15’18’21’24’262.1%

NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count

Engines

The most common engines in 2001 Subaru Impreza cars on Dutch roads are the 2.0 petrol (160 kW, 215 hp) and 1.6 petrol (70 kW, 94 hp).

EnginePowerCarsShare
2.0 petrol160 kW 215 hp9267%
1.6 petrol70 kW 94 hp4633%

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

163 first registered in 2001 are on Dutch roads; 10% arrived later as imports.

64.4%had an APK defect recorded since June 2022
88.6%logical odometer history
0.0%with a recall still open

Most common APK defects

Colours

Blue 33%Grey 31%Red 12%Green 11%Black 9%White 4%

RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording

In the United Kingdom

577 cars built in 2001 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 1,590 more were declared off the road (SORN).

577licensed, end of 2025
27%of those still registered are on the road

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, 987 of these cars first registered in 2001 took their annual MOT test. 70% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2001 the figure was 59%.

70%passed first time
59%all cars from 2001
112,300 miaverage mileage at the test (all cars 106,400 mi)
Failed onThese carsAll cars from 2001
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment15.0%19.3%
Suspension12.4%15.4%
Noise, emissions and leaks9.8%6.8%
Body, chassis, structure7.3%9.7%
Brakes6.9%13.4%
Visibility5.0%7.6%

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

27 of these cars first registered in 2001 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 250,000 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

1,054 2001 cars are on the New Zealand register; 82% arrived as used imports, 12% 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.

VariantEngineTransmissionCityHighwayCombinedCO₂ g/km
Impreza AWD · Subcompact · Regular gasoline2.2 L, 4 cyl.A411.78.810.4239
Impreza Wagon AWD · Station wagon: Small · Regular gasoline2.2 L, 4 cyl.A411.78.810.4239
Impreza AWD · Subcompact · Regular gasoline2.2 L, 4 cyl.M511.88.810.5242
Impreza Wagon AWD · Station wagon: Small · Regular gasoline2.2 L, 4 cyl.M511.88.810.5242
Impreza AWD · Subcompact · Regular gasoline2.5 L, 4 cyl.A411.89.010.6244
Impreza AWD · Subcompact · Regular gasoline2.5 L, 4 cyl.M512.89.311.2258

Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada

Recalls

No recall campaigns cover the 2001 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 2001 Subaru Impreza: known faults, fixes and updates.

BulletinSummary
631499SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING. *SLC
626926INFORMATION REGARDING SEAT BELT LATCH SLIDES TO THE LOWER SEAT BELT ANCHOR. *YH UPDATED *EH
623118SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE MANUAL CORRECTIONS. *JB
11010925This 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.
11009701This 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.
11009685This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
11008283This 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.
11008282This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
11008281This Service Information Bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be followed when diagnosing engine oil leakage on FA and FB type engines.
11008280This Service Information bulletin is being released as guidance for proper testing and charging of vehicle batteries.
11008279This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
11008276The CP1.5 RCs OTA is available for all mid and high grade CP1.5 head units.
11008267This bulletin announces availability of the NEW genuine Subaru engine oil filter.
11008259This bulletin outlines the judgment criteria to be used when inspecting front transverse link bushings to reduce unnecessary bushing replacement.
11006935This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure for 2025MY vehicles.
11006934The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.
11006932This 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.
11006931This Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16.
11005624This annoucement provides parts personnel information about remanufactured transmissions that will no longer be available.
11005615This announcement provides information for retailers to install the latest infotainment system software for Denso CP 1.5.
11005614This 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.
11005609This announcement provides information on Takata Recall Escalated Towing Program.
11005608This thermo control valve video contains information on the replacement of thermo control valve.
11005599This Bulletin provides SOA paint codes to help eliminate possible confusion for 2025 MY vehicles.
11005595This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.

NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)