2000 Subaru Esteem Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 6, 2001 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Esteem years
Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Subaru Esteem. That is the most of any Esteem model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2000 Subaru Esteem problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1
Power Train1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System150%———
Power Train150%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic150%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2000, with 1 complaints
2000: 1200012001: 120011

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 Subaru Esteem recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Subaru Esteem.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

When vehicle is driven on wet pavement traction is very poor, causing extended stopping distance to occur. Please give any further details.*ak

Power Train · received Apr 6, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 885236

The dealer said it was a none problem, it's not very good for the battery life. *ak

Electrical System · received Jan 12, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 717237

Other Subaru Esteem years

2001 Esteem →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2001 Esteem10
200020

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Subaru Esteem?

Owners most often report electrical system, power train, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Subaru Esteem?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 Subaru Esteem a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Esteem model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.