NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2000 Subaru Impreza AWD; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting — headlights. Owners filed 42 complaints, most often about power train. Among the 17 model years of this model in the database, 2000 ranks #12 for number of recalls.
Exterior lighting — HeadlightsCampaign 09E025000 · 11 May 2009
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.
Remedy: 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.
Exterior lightingCampaign 09E012000 · 07 Apr 2009
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.
Remedy: 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.
Exterior lighting — HeadlightsCampaign 08E050000 · 11 Aug 2008
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.
Remedy: 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.
Exterior lightingCampaign 06E049000 · 24 May 2006
Problem: Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy: Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. The recall began on july 1, 2006. Owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.
What owners complain about
Share of the 39 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Power train9 · 23%
Suspension8 · 21%
Vehicle speed control3 · 8%
Engine and engine cooling3 · 8%
Unknown or other3 · 8%
Service brakes3 · 8%
Wheels3 · 8%
Visibility3 · 8%
When complaints were filed
20006
20016
200211
20031
20046
20051
20061
20071
20081
20091
20131
20142
20171
From owner complaints
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…
Tl* 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…
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…
2000 subaru impreza has defective wheel bearings.*mr (nar) the vehicle's wheel bearing have been replaced four times, 16481 miles, 21401 miles, 34770 miles and 56171 miles. *nm
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.