NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2001 Subaru Impreza AWD; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting — headlights. Owners filed 11 complaints, most often about service brakes. Among the 17 model years of this model in the database, 2001 ranks #14 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.
What owners complain about
Share of the 11 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Service brakes3 · 27%
Hydraulic3 · 27%
Tires3 · 27%
Air bags2 · 18%
Electrical system1 · 9%
Suspension1 · 9%
Steering1 · 9%
Fuel/propulsion system1 · 9%
When complaints were filed
20013
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20062
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20161
From owner complaints
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…
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…
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…
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
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.