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Vehicle safety record
2001 Subaru Esteem Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2001 Subaru Esteem with NHTSA, most often about the acceleration & cruise control (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2000 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2001 Subaru Esteem problems
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No recalls for the 2001 Subaru Esteem
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2001 Subaru Esteem. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 2001 Subaru Esteem
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Subaru Esteem: every year compared
All Esteem years2001 Subaru Esteem vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Subaru Esteem | 1 | 0 | - | |
| 2001 Subaru Outback | 170 | 4 | B | Compare |
| 2001 Subaru Forester | 142 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2001 Subaru Legacy | 80 | 8 | C | Compare |
| 2001 Subaru Impreza | 11 | 3 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2001 Subaru Esteem
Does the 2001 Subaru Esteem have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2001 Subaru Esteem right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Subaru Esteem?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the acceleration & cruise control (1).
How many complaints has the 2001 Subaru Esteem had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 8, 2001 and the latest on September 8, 2001. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Which Subaru Esteem years have the most complaints?
2000 (2), 2001 (1). See every Subaru Esteem year compared.
What should I do if my 2001 Subaru Esteem has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data