2000 Subaru Impreza Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Impreza years
- Fewer complaints than other years 21st of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 41 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Subaru Impreza. That ranks 21st out of 32 Impreza model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (10 complaints, 24%), typically at around 49,250 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 41owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Subaru Impreza 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 10 | 24% | 49,250 | — | — |
| Suspension | 8 | 20% | 57,474 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 7% | 148,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 7% | 80,600 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 5% | 93,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 5% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 2% | 135,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Subaru Impreza recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Subaru Impreza.
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.
I was pulling out of a service bay after an oil change, i was going a little to fast so i hit the brake, the car accelerated, i let up off the pedal and braked again and it accelerated again. I bumped the attendant in front of me and knocked him down. He said he was ok. I really don't know what…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 subaru impreza. While driving various speeds, fuel fumes emitted into the vehicle. The contact discovered that fuel was leaking onto the engine. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage…
Very strong fuel smell coming from the vehicle. Found serious fuel leaking from the fuel lines and intake manifold. Dealer/other owners reported same problems for this model. *tr
Re: general altimax rt 205/60r15 dot 65tm3t3 (per continental). Tread separation/bubbled sidewalls when vehicle traveling 50-55mph. Driver felt tire going flat & pulled over to find sidewall bubbled & distorted around entire circumference. Sent to continental tire (administrator of the general tire…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 subaru imperza. The rear continental tires made a loud noise while driving at high speeds. The tires were taken to a dealer for inspection. The technician noticed abnormal tread wear inside of the side-wall. The tires are cupped at this point. The technicians inspected…
Other Subaru Impreza years
← 1999 Impreza · 2001 Impreza →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Impreza | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 Impreza | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 Impreza | 32 | 2 |
| 2023 Impreza | 4 | 2 |
| 2022 Impreza | 14 | 1 |
| 2021 Impreza | 14 | 2 |
| 2020 Impreza | 85 | 1 |
| 2019 Impreza | 194 | 5 |
| 2018 Impreza | 151 | 5 |
| 2017 Impreza | 125 | 7 |
| 2016 Impreza | 75 | 1 |
| 2015 Impreza | 77 | 2 |
| 2014 Impreza | 108 | 3 |
| 2013 Impreza | 250 | 4 |
| 2012 Impreza | 243 | 6 |
| 2011 Impreza | 58 | 14 |
| 2010 Impreza | 46 | 15 |
| 2009 Impreza | 104 | 14 |
| 2008 Impreza | 176 | 14 |
| 2007 Impreza | 68 | 9 |
| 2006 Impreza | 56 | 10 |
| 2005 Impreza | 75 | 6 |
| 2004 Impreza | 96 | 8 |
| 2003 Impreza | 62 | 6 |
| 2002 Impreza | 292 | 6 |
| 2001 Impreza | 11 | 0 |
| 2000 | 41 | 0 |
| 1999 Impreza | 22 | 0 |
| 1998 Impreza | 30 | 0 |
| 1997 Impreza | 30 | 0 |
| 1996 Impreza | 20 | 0 |
| 1995 Impreza | 46 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Subaru Impreza?
Owners most often report power train, suspension, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Subaru Impreza?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 Subaru Impreza a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Impreza model years, the 2000 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.