2003 Subaru Wagon Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Wagon years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Subaru Wagon. That ranks 2nd out of 2 Wagon model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Subaru Wagon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 50% | 35,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Subaru Wagon recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Subaru Wagon.
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.
Car has less than 38000 miles and both fog lights went out and also one headlight went out...car is only 3 yrs. Old. Saw another car; same model; 1 yr. Newer with same headlight out. *nm
While sitting in traffic, i had my foot slightly on the brake to prevent creep. The engine suddenly revved so high that i had to stand on the brake to keep from crashing into the car in front of me. I put the transmission into park and the engine returned to normal idle. My foot was not on the gas…
Other Subaru Wagon years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 Wagon | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Subaru Wagon?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Subaru Wagon?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 Subaru Wagon a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Wagon model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.