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2000-2001 · 2 model years

Subaru Esteem Problems by year

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the Subaru Esteem across 2 model years, and it has 0 recalls. The 2000 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2). The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the electrical system.

Most complaints for its age20002 complaints · 0 recallsSee the 2000
Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Esteem complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20011000Acceleration & cruise control-
20002000Brakes-

Most common Esteem problems

Latest Esteem complaints

2001 Subaru EsteemAcceleration & cruise control

Engine continues to run at 3,000 rpm when foot is off accellerator, will not return to idle speed unless car ignition is turned off. *Ak

Filed Incident Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 751945
2000 Subaru EsteemBrakesTransmission & drivetrain

When vehicle is driven on wet pavement traction is very poor, causing extended stopping distance to occur. Please give any further details.*Ak

Filed Service brakes, hydraulic · Power trainNHTSA 885236
2000 Subaru EsteemElectrical system

The dealer said it was a none problem, it's not very good for the battery life. *Ak

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 717237

Questions about the Subaru Esteem

Which Subaru Esteem years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2000 (2), 2001 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2000 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

What are the most common Subaru Esteem problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (1), electrical system (1), acceleration & cruise control (1) most often.

How many recalls does the Subaru Esteem have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for any Subaru Esteem model year on file.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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