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2000 Subaru Impreza Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 41 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Subaru Impreza, most often about the transmission (24% of complaints). It is 20th of 27 Impreza model years by number of complaints.

Complaints41
Recalls0
Crashes reported6
Fires reported1
Injuries reported11 death reported

Most common 2000 Subaru Impreza problems

  1. Transmission

    10 complaints · 24%

    Parts named most often: clutch assembly, axle assembly, manual transmission, automatic transmission.

    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 problem and has issued a…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2004, at 36,000 miles
    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 traffic. I know…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2005, at 62,500 miles

  2. Suspension

    8 complaints · 20%

    Parts named most often: front, rear, multiple axle.

    2000 Subaru Impreza has defective wheel bearings. (nar) the vehicle's wheel bearing have been replaced four times, 16481 miles, 21401 miles, 34770 miles and 56171 miles.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2004, at 16,481 miles
    Right rear wheel bearing replaced 63948, 67346, 84427 miles. Had to go on the internet to find out that it is a common problem. Shortly after buying the car (new) the engine started making a noise like something rattling inside of it. I took it to the dealer and they said it was a common problem and they would do…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2008, at 63,948 miles

  3. Brakes

    5 complaints · 12%

    Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, antilock, foundation components.

  4. Wheels and tires

    5 complaints · 12%

    Parts named most often: hub.

    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 the suspension and the…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2009, at 140,000 miles

  5. Other or unspecified

    3 complaints · 7%

    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 happened. It seems…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2017, at 148,000 miles

  6. Speed control

    3 complaints · 7%

    Parts named most often: accelerator pedal, cables.

    1. Not aware of events leading to this defect. Design is sensitive to small adjustments and not robust. 2. Throttle cable dislodges from groove on throttle body lever when accelerator is fully depressed, preventing throttle from returning to idle position. This condition causes motor to accelerate at aproximately 1/3…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2004, at 80,600 miles

  7. Visibility and wipers

    3 complaints · 7%

    Parts named most often: windshield, rearview mirrors/devices, power window devices and controls.

  8. Engine

    3 complaints · 7%

    Parts named most often: engine, cooling system.

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2000 Subaru Impreza recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2000 Subaru Impreza

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Subaru Impreza?
By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (10 complaints); suspension (8 complaints); brakes (5 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2000 Subaru Impreza have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Subaru Impreza. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2000 a bad year for the Subaru Impreza?
It is 20th of 27 Impreza model years by number of complaints, with 41 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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