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2003 Subaru Impreza

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

4

4 current

Combined

11.1L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,796

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 2011344 · manufacturer campaign WVX-34

19 September 2011

Transport Canada lists: Forester 2003–2008 · Impreza 2002–2007

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the front lower control arms could corrode due to exposure to humid environments and road de-icing chemicals. Over time, corrosion could progress causing thinning and perforation of the steel, which could allow the control arm to fracture near the forward pivot attachment to the chassis. Lower control arm failure could result in a loss of vehicle control and a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the front lower control arms and, depending on the degree of corrosion exhibited, will either rustproof or replace them.

59,432 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Other

Transport Canada recall 2008090 · manufacturer campaign WVD-14

19 March 2008

Transport Canada lists: Impreza 2002–2003

What is wrong

On certain Impreza wagon, the liftgate stay damper bolts may not have received adequate tightening torque during vehicle assembly. After repeated rear gate operations, loose stud bolts can cause the welded nuts to fail, allowing the liftgate to drop suddenly, and placing anyone underneath or near the gate at risk of personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect and repair as necessary.

7,185 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2004242

13 July 2004

Transport Canada lists: Impreza 2002–2003

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the left front bolt that retains the forward part of the driver's seat to the seat slide rail may loosen due to stress forces applied to the seat as the seat is used. If the seat slide rail retaining bolt loosens and falls out, there is the possibility that the seat may separate from the seat slide in a crash, which might cause more severe injuries to the driver.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will install a new left hand driver's seat rail mounting bolt.

11,934 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2002200 · manufacturer campaign WWK-94

5 November 2002

Transport Canada lists: Baja 2002–2003 · Forester 2002–2003 · Impreza 2002–2003 · Legacy 2002–2003 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, the parking pawl actuating rod ("parking rod") spring retainer may be defective. The parking pawl may not engage the parking gear fully and could cause the vehicle to move if the parking brake is not applied.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the automatic transmission parking rod assembly. Replacement parts will not be available until January 2003.

11,597 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Station wagon: Small
In its class
More efficient than 42% of 45 2003 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
255 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2003 Subaru Impreza have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 4 recalls on record for the 2003 Subaru Impreza. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2003 Subaru Impreza get?
NRCan rates the 2003 Subaru Impreza at 11.1 L/100 km combined, emitting 255 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2003 Subaru Impreza for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,796 in fuel, producing roughly 4,166 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.