2003 Acura RSX vs 2003 Subaru Impreza
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Acura RSX | 2003 Subaru Impreza |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 25 | 62 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 71 | 143 |
| Investigations | 0 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–26 | 20–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 68,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura RSX | Subaru Impreza |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 13 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 0 | 13 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 0 | 12 |
| Air Bags | 7 | 4 |
| Power Train | 8 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 | 2 |
2003 Acura RSX
2003 Subaru Impreza
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.