2001 Subaru Impreza recalls
Problem: Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Risk: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on july 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
42,540 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Problem: Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Risk: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
16,270 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Problem: K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. These headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk: Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Fix: K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. The recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. Owners may contact k2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.
1,921 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Latest owner complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System · Jan 10, 2016 · 151,000 miles · NY
The car has a gas odor in cabin when started in cold temperatures. The smell will go away after a little while. Judging upon how many articles I have read , this is a problem. Why have they not expanded their recall?
Air Bags · Jan 17, 2007 · 121,000 miles · NY · crash · 1 injured
Tl* - the consumer blacked out and doesn't remember what happened. The consumer hit a guard rail post and then two trees. The vehicle was totaled. The steering wheel broke of from the steering column which caused the air bag failed not to deploy. Updated 03/19/07. *jb
Steering · Jan 17, 2007 · 121,000 miles · NY · crash · 1 injured
Tl* - the consumer blacked out and doesn't remember what happened. The consumer hit a guard rail post and then two trees. The vehicle was totaled. The steering wheel broke of from the steering column which caused the air bag failed not to deploy. Updated 03/19/07. *jb
Air Bags · May 30, 2006 · 42,000 miles · CA · crash · 2 injured
I was in a head on collision when a woman fell asleep and hit me head on. My air bags did not deploy. *jb
Tires · Apr 24, 2006 · 75,000 miles · CA
Driving along the freeway at 60 MPH, the left rear tire had a blowout. Upon inspection it was the interior sidewall where the failure occurred. I noticed that in the specific location of the failure, the sidewall was extremely soft; unlike the rest of the sidewall. The tire was taken back to costco; but they refused to accept that it was a defective tire. The tire had 25,000…
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 27, 2003 · 1,000 miles · TX
After reading about investigations into the subaru wrx ABS problems, I now feel like the issue is broader than the NHTSA recall suggests. I did not know there was a site to file this type of complaint.*ak I drive a 2001 subaru impreza 2.5RS. The ABS system seems to be incredibly sensitive to small bumps and undulations in the road. If the car hits a bump while the brake pedal…
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 27, 2003 · 1,000 miles · TX
After reading about investigations into the subaru wrx ABS problems, I now feel like the issue is broader than the NHTSA recall suggests. I did not know there was a site to file this type of complaint.*ak I drive a 2001 subaru impreza 2.5RS. The ABS system seems to be incredibly sensitive to small bumps and undulations in the road. If the car hits a bump while the brake pedal…
Electrical System · Oct 22, 2003 · CA
For some reason, the factory anti-theft device has cut off the starter and it would not let me start the car. When I turn the key to "start", the engine does not try to turn over at all. When I open the hood, I can hear a quiet high-pitch noise when key is turned to "start", and that's all. All the accessories, such as stereo, radar detector, work fine when key is in "on"…
Suspension · Jul 3, 2003 · 25,000 miles · MI · crash
The rear wheel bearing repeatidly failed. The part has been replaced ten times. The vehoicle was involved in an accident related to the fault bearing. *ak *cb *nlm
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jun 19, 2003 · 300 miles · NJ · crash
Anti-lock braking system over reacts. Had to avoid accidents many times when cruising to stop and hitting either a dip,small or large pothole,slight imperfection in road service will cause ABS to engage (brake petal dops and ABS starts) especially on downhill breaking. I will include 1 incident date because that is all you will allow me to do on the form. Problem is repeatable…
Tires · Sep 28, 2001 · MA
Tire failure. *ak
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Sep 17, 2001 · CA
The brake rotors have surface imperfections which causes incomplete brake shoe contact to the rotor and concentric grooves in the rotor. There are numerous reports from wrx owners of the same problem, as well as reports of brake shoes wearing out before 5000 miles and grinding noises. Subaru has been contacted and chooses to use the excuse "it is only a problem of appearance"…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2001 Subaru Impreza have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls covering the 2001 Subaru Impreza, the most recent one (09E025000) for exterior lighting. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Subaru Impreza?
Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are service brakes, hydraulic (4), tires (3), air bags (2).
Have there been crashes or injuries linked to the 2001 Subaru Impreza?
Owners reported 5 crashes, 0 fires, 4 injuries and 0 deaths in complaints to NHTSA. These are unverified owner reports, not findings of fault.