CarRecallWatchThe 2003 Subaru Impreza has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA, including 8 crashes, 1 fire, 13 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (13 reports).
2003 Subaru Impreza recalls
Most common 2003 Subaru Impreza problems
Problem areas named in the 62 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 13 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 13 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 12 |
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Suspension | 3 |
| Visibility | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 |
What owners report
My 2003 Subaru Impreza WRX has a very strong fuel odor that is coming into the cabin when I start my car up on cold days. It's been unusually cold here in Washington state this winter with temperatures in Seattle dipping well below freezing. I see that there is a recall for this exact problem for my exact car (https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2009/RCONL-09V468-4248.pdf). But when I called the dealer (Michael's Bellevue Subaru), and then subsequently called Subaru (1-800-SUBARU3), they told me that they will not fix this issue, since this recall does not apply to my state (Washington). I think that's not right. It is the exact same problem of cold weather causing this fuel line to leak, and t
I NOTICED FRESH SMELL OF GASOLINE EVERYTIME I START THE CAR. I LOOK AT THE FUEL LINE AND ITS SIPPING FUEL.
SUBARU OF AMERICA RECALL WVK-21 OCCURED WHILE DRIVING AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE, CAUSING SMOKE TO RISE FROM ENGINE BAY. SUBARU OF AMERICA REFUSED TO FIX THE ISSUE AS MY VIN DID NOT COME UP IN THEIR SYSTEM WITH THE RECALL.
ON THE NIGHT OF 12/6/2020 I WAS BACKING OUT OF A FRIENDS DRIVEWAY TO DRIVE HOME, WHEN I REACHED THE STREET, I HEARD A LOUD CLUNK AND A GRINDING NOISE. I GOT OUT OF MY CAR TO INVESTIGATE WHAT HAD JUST HAPPENED AND THE FRONT PORTION OF MY PASSENGER SIDE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM HAD COMPLETELY LOST ALL STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY. FORTUNATELY MY CAR WAS AT A LOW SPEED AND I DID NOT LOSE CONTROL (PICTURES ATTACHED). HAD THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE AND I WOULD HAVE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE THE EVENTS ON 12/6/2020 INDICATES THE REMEDIATION STEPS PROPOSED BY SUBARU ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE AS THIS PART FAILED CATASTROPHICALLY AFTER THESE STE
HEAD GASKET ISSUE. WEEPING OIL BETWEEN THE HEADS AND THE BLOCK. NO LONGER OWN VEHICLE.
2003 Subaru Impreza questions
Does the 2003 Subaru Impreza have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2003 Subaru Impreza: Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Tailgate:Latch; Seats; Vehicle Speed Control:Cables. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Subaru Impreza?
Based on 62 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (13), Fuel System, Gasoline (13), Fuel/Propulsion System (12).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Subaru Impreza has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.