2001 Subaru Esteem Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Esteem years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2001 Subaru Esteem. That ranks 2nd out of 2 Esteem model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Subaru Esteem problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2001 Subaru Esteem recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Subaru Esteem.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Engine continues to run at 3,000 rpm when foot is off accellerator, will not return to idle speed unless car ignition is turned off. *ak
Other Subaru Esteem years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Esteem | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Subaru Esteem?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Subaru Esteem?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.