2003 Subaru Impreza service brakes, hydraulic problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2003 Subaru Impreza — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Approaching stop light on surface street; dry conditions, flat road; approx 30 mph; anticipating stopping. Lift foot off accelerator and apply brakes to slow down; car does not slow; feels out of control & unable to stop; turn car to right to get off road to avoid hitting cars ahead; turn into a…”
filed Oct 7, 2004
“Had to brake hard on semi-bumpy pavement and abs activated and lost all stopping power. Abs is way too sensitive and over-reative. I ended up slightly crashing into vehicle in frot of me. This abs problem has occurred numerous times and I was well aware of it, however I was still unable to…”
filed Aug 3, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Impreza years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Impreza | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 Impreza | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 Impreza | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 Impreza | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 Impreza | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 Impreza | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 Impreza | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Impreza | 6 | 3% |
| 2006 Impreza | 4 | 7% |
| 2005 Impreza | 2 | 3% |
| 2004 Impreza | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 Impreza | 56 | 19% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Subaru Impreza
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.