2000 Subaru ImprezaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 41 owner complaints about the 2000 Subaru Impreza, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 29, 2017. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2000 Subaru Impreza has problems
41 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 10 | 0 |
| Suspension | 8 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 4 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 2 |
| Visibility | 3 | 1 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 10 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2000 Subaru Impreza recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2000 vs. every other Impreza year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Impreza median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
What Impreza owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I HAVE A 2000 SUBARU IMPREZA WAGON....I BOUGHT IT NOV 2004 TO USE IN MY BUSINESS. I BOUGHT IT MAINLY BECAUSE SUBARUS ARE RELIABLE, ECONOMICAL CARS...IT HAD 55,000 MILES ON IT...NOW IT HAS 75,000 MILES ON IT AND THE CLUTCH IS REALLY SLIPPING BADLY; NOT GOOD WHEN YOU NEED TO ACCELERATE QUICKLY INTO…
PREMATURE FAILURE OF REAR WHEEL BEARINGS. THE REAR WHEEL BEARING WAS REPLACED AT 36,408 MILES. IT PROBABLY STARTED FAILING SEVERAL THOUSAND MILES EARLIER. I WASN'T AWARE OF THE CHANGE UNTIL A FRIEND POINTED OUT THE NOISE THAT HE THOUGHT SOUNDED LIKE THE WHEEL BEARING. SUBARU IS AWARE OF THIS…
WHILE DRIVING CLUTCH STICKS WHICH MAKES IT VERY HARD TO DRIVE VEHICLE. CLUTHCH HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. ALSO, TRANSMISSION WILL NOT ENGAGE, AND GO INTO GEAR. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
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