Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2001 Subaru Impreza
NHTSA data on file today
The 2001 Subaru Impreza has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 11 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08E050000 FMVSS 108/HEADLAMPS/MISSING AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 3 complaints
- Tires 3 complaints
- Air Bags 2 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
- Steering 1 complaint
Of the 11 complaints on file, 5 report a crash; across all 11 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$6,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2001 Subaru Impreza has an "average" reliability rating due to minimal serious recalls, mostly regarding aftermarket lighting, and sparse owner complaints focused on brakes, tires, and airbags.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| service brakes | 80,000–110,000 miles | $200–$500 | common |
| tires | 40,000–60,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| air bags | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Tire rotation
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission service
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual brake noises
- Tire sidewall cracks
- Illuminated airbag warning light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2001 Subaru Impreza at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.