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Recalls are issued for a make, model and model year. Whether the repair has already been done on one specific car is known only to its manufacturer and dealers. Check your vehicle's official status at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a dealer.
US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2001 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport.
Owner complaints (11)
Owners filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport (5 crashes, 3 injuries reported). Among 35 model years of this model, it ranks #30 for the most complaints (median 56).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 3 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 3 | |
| Air bags | 2 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Electrical system | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2001 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impreza AWD 2.2 L Automatic 4-spd | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Impreza AWD 2.2 L Manual 5-spd | 20 | 27 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Impreza AWD 2.5 L Automatic 4-spd | 20 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Impreza AWD 2.5 L Manual 5-spd | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Impreza Wagon AWD 2.2 L Automatic 4-spd | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Impreza Wagon AWD 2.2 L Manual 5-spd | 20 | 27 | 22 | $3,050 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.